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FLOWER ESSENCES NATURALLY NURTURE CHILDREN

A SUMMARY OF THE 38 FLOWERS AND THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BEHAVIORS IN CHILDREN

FLOWERS FOR MOOD

FLOWER ESSENCE FORMULAS
FOR STAGES OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Children between 0 and 3 years

ABOUT GABRIELA OLMEDO

FLOWER ESSENCES NATURALLY NURTURE CHILDREN

Raising children to be happy, healthy, and sensitive human beings, is not easy for any parent. The growth process is difficult for some children due to the amount of emotion they must handle. Seemingly, those who need help most would be those who are very sensitive and quiet in their apparent suffering. However, those who are stronger, safer or fighters, may also need to learn to use their mental, physical or emotional skills and learn to master them.

Childhood is extremely difficult and full of change, both for the child and the parents. It is important to determine what is most meaningful and relevant at this stage to be able somehow, to help both children and parents cope while utilizing more consciousness and well being.

Bach flowers provide a natural and safe support for these stages of development. It is important to emphasize that the flowers help to create the virtues needed by both parents and children, though they will not change the “essence” of either.

Children respond very quickly to flower essence treatment, not being as entrenched in their behaviors and habits as adults. It is advantageous and desirable to prevent instilling children's behavior patterns that may become rigid and then transformed into more comprehensive conflict situations.

Those with acute symptoms, such as fear of a situation, circumstantial jealousy at the birth of a sibling, etc., react to the flower remedies in no more than three days after taking a formula. In such cases, one can stop after the first bottle, if the situation is resolved.

In cases involving chronic situations, such as psychosomatic symptoms, treatment should be for a longer time and include at least one parent to break the vicious cycle certainly created from symptoms over longer periods of time.

To determine which flowers to use for young children, it is preferrable to observe their behaviors. This can be done through the mother, a person who has been with the child, or a therapist: How does she play? Is she bothered when a game doesn’t turn out as she wished? Does she lose interest easily? Does she throw things? Cries and seeks refuge with someone? Asks for help to achieve what is proposed? Is she patient, careful, "very sensitive," possessive, highly dependent or independent? Does she share her toys? These types of questions will guide us to where the child is , and we can then prepare a formula.

A SUMMARY OF THE 38 FLOWERS AND THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BEHAVIORS IN CHILDREN

AGRIMONY
Extremely cheerful and happy disposition, seems to be always in a good mood.
This flower helps these children to relieve their inner confusion, share it and let go, calms and brings comfort.

BEECH
Children who find it difficult to be tolerant with other children; their "way" is the only correct way of doing things.
This flower helps them develop the ability to better understand others, empathy. It is also very useful for reflux in babies.


CENTAURY
Placid nature and generous. It is difficult for them to defend themselves, they become victims.
This flower helps them not to be servile in the face of anything, to recognize the genuine need to discern when and where it is necessary to say no.

CERATO
They doubt their own judgments, they imitate their peers, are easily influenced.
This flower helps children to know their own minds, to trust their own beliefs and follow their intuition.

CHICORY
They are affectionate and loving and look to their parents and families for similar affection. They do not want to be ignored. Unable to share their toys.
This flower helps provide great strength and great capacity for love, without seeking anything in return. Great power of discernment and relentless determination.

CLEMATIS
They are dreamers, imaginary games with imaginary friends. Lack of concentration.
This flower helps channel their imagination, so that it is a satisfactory and uninhibited expression.



CRAB APPLE
Children who are extremely neat and clean, it disgusts them to play in the dirt.
This flower helps them accept all as it is; it's the cure for diseases.

ELM
Children who are overwhelmed by responsibility, at school or at exam time.
This flower helps to rekindle the faith of the children in their ability to handle pressure.



HEATHER
Children who are hypochondriacs, are “chatterboxes,” for those who are self-centered.
This flower helps to have great empathy and willingness to help others.

IMPATIENS
These children are bored or angry if they cannot do something fast enough. Are eager to do something. They are restless or excitable, quick-minded. For babies who sleep restlessly, are irritable and toss and turn at night in bed.
This flower helps develop a smooth rhythm of personality that can relax and allow time for everything. They are capable and determined.


LARCH
These children lack self-confidence, fear failure and are shy to speak.
This flower helps to find the courage to take that step.

MIMULUS
Children who are fearful, timid, afraid of older children and teachers.
This flower helps to understand their fears and develop a deep understanding of others who live in the same type of situation.

OAK
Children who are able to detach from the importance of things. Are positive but have a tendency to work too much, may be exhausted.
When the inner strength begins to decline, this remedy is necessary.



PINE
Children who blame themselves, they say "sorry" for everything.
This flower helps relieve a guilty conscience.



RED CHESTNUT
Children who are concerned about the welfare of others, of parents. Fearful of accidents and illnesses of loved ones.
This flower helps to see the correct perspective for unfounded fears.



ROCK WATER
Children who set high standards and are highly self-disciplined. Seem tense and are perfectionists.
This flower helps to align the pressure and helps maintain high standards but not at the expense of their health.


SCLERANTHUS
It's good for any imbalance, dilemmas and indecision, and for kinesthetic disorders, dizziness and mood swings. Children who are hesitant and unsure.
This flower helps to stabilize fluctuating thoughts and establish more certainty and balance in mind.


VERVAIN
In the young child, shown as traits of hyperactivity, as older children, impatience, but these are feelings of yearning and enthusiasm. Have protective instincts.  Re-balance from tension, frustration or anxiety.

VINE
Have a strong will and determination to go their own way. They can be aggressive and give orders to those around them. They have tantrums to get what they want.  This flower helps to replace this negative energy for the positive qualities of Vine.

WALNUT
Childhood is a series of changes over a short period of rapid growth and development. This flower helps children adapt to these periods of change. The Walnut child knows what to do, but falters when presented with an alternative approach. The remedy provides the necessary protection against these influences and helps them follow their own paths.

WATER VIOLET
They are sure of themselves and independent, make very few friends, preferring to play alone and not be disturbed, tend to suffer in silence, they become lonely.
The remedy helps them generate qualities of humility, love and wisdom. Presents an image of security, discretion and modesty.



WILD ROSE
Accepts without objection their destinies, do not show much ambition, they have an attitude of indifference.
This flower helps to regain freedom and flexibility to create every day, enjoying an interesting and beautiful life. They feel entitled to whatever they want from life.

FLOWERS FOR MOOD

ASPEN
Sense of apprehension associated with the vague fear of the unknown, and a source of anxiety for no apparent reason, e.g., visit to the dentist, exams.

CHERRY PLUM
Children who are hysterical, delusional. When there is loss of self and the child has an angry outburst.
This flower helps to calm fearful and perverse thoughts and produces a sound mental state.

CHESTNUT BUD
For those who repeat the same mistakes again and again
This flower helps to appreciate the significance of every experience.

GENTIAN
For children who are put off or feel down facing different circumstances, like the loss of a toy; does not go play with their friends.
This flower helps children deal with similar situations in a more positive way.

GORSE
Not commonly used for children, but can be used for crisis at home or school.
Gorse helps spark the return to intention.

HOLLY
For children with the tendency to pinch, bite, etc. Also for jealousy of friends, toys or household.
Helps to be less angry and better able to be at peace with others.

HONEYSUCKLE
Not a usual remedy for children because they live in the present, however, it can be used when a child has lost a loved one and is still clinging to the past.

HORNBEAM
When they feel overwhelmed by any task that has not yet been done and there are feelings of lethargy; energy returns if they find something more interesting to do.
This flower helps give strength to face what is routine work; everyday activities become interesting rather than monotonous.

MUSTARD
When there is a depression that descends for no apparent reason; it is more common in adolescence and puberty.

OLIVE
Genuine fatigue due to excessive work, when they sleep infrequently. It is useful for when the child is recovering from illness.

ROCK ROSE
For terror and panic. Used for nightmares.

STAR OF BETHLEHEM
For shock or grief, helps them deal with the sadness of their loss. It is also used for falls or accidents.

SWEET CHESTNUT
It is not normally used with children, however, with the loss of a pet or a loved one, it is given along with Star of Bethlehem and is a good choice to have hope again.

WHITE CHESTNUT
Repetitive thoughts and recurring concerns, capable of causing anxiety and sleepless nights, i.e., worry over exams, dental visits, delivery of work.

WILD OAT
Not for children, rather it is for teens, having to look at future vocation or the direction they want to take in their lives.

WILLOW
For children who are resentful of parents and friends, when their behavior becomes dramatic as a result of being reprimanded.
This flower helps to return to the lighter side of life, promotes optimism, acceptance of the blame, being able to say "sorry" and forgive easily.

RESCUE REMEDY/FIVE-FLOWER FORMULA
Star of Bethlehem: for shock
Rock Rose: for terror
Cherry Plum: panic and hysteria
Clematis: feeling dizzy and stunned
Impatiens: for the agitation and anger that so often are associated with pain

FLOWER ESSENCE FORMULAS FOR STAGES OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Children between 0 and 3 years

ABOUT GABRIELA OLMEDO

Gabriela Olmedo specializes in working with children ages 0 to 5 years. She began working with her own child, and saw incredible results for physical conditions such as reflux, constipation, teething, and in emotional stages such as, attachments, etc. She then began to practice with children in gymboree class. Gabriela has a Food Science, Human Nutrition and Psychology degrees and extensive training in flower essence therapy and other modalities such as aromatherapy, reiki and kinesiology. She lives in Atizapan de Zaragoza, Mexico. Write to Gabriela.