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Flower Essence Studies
The various families of flower essences continue to be tested in clinical trials throughout the world. These are just a few highlights from recorded studies. North American (FES)
A presentation of Dr. Jeffrey Cram, Ph.D’s findings during the “2002 North American Flower Essence Society” training reviewed three studies.
Study One
Dr. Cran conducted double-blind studies with flower essences using two FES formulas. In the first study, subjects were exposed to an impossible arithmetic problem during which time their muscle tension was studied. The outcome found that flower essences appeared to help the participants let go of distractions and foster a sense of calm, which enabled them to concentrate on the math problem.
Study Two
A researcher measured the brain waves in subjects under relaxed conditions, then under the stress of harsh fluorescent lighting. The first group received one of two different flower essence blends and the second group a placebo. The group that received flower essence blends had little reaction to the lights. The group that received the placebo underwent an activation of the frontal lobes of the brain (the part of the brain responsible for the "fight or flight" syndrome). Dr. Cram concluded that the study may provide evidence of the ability of flower essences to strengthen emotional equilibrium and equanimity in the face of environmental stresses.
Study Three
Dr. Cram used the Beck Depression Inventory and Hamilton Depression Scale to assess mild to moderately depressed individuals. Participants received a flower essence blend based on each client’s personal issues (no two clients received the same essence blend). After one month the depressive symptoms dropped 40%, after two months, there was a 50% drop. The reduction in depressive symptoms remained at 50% after a full three months.
The Bach Centre England)
This case-study analysis indicated the potential of Bach flower remedies as a means of pain relief. Among the 384 subjects studied, 41 suffered from pain. Their response to the therapy was surprising: 46% felt the treatment had relieved their pain. In 49% of the subjects the physical outcome was unknown. The truly astounding finding was that 88% of all subjects, whether they suffered from pain or not, reported an improvement in their emotional outlook.
Swiss Medical Charity (Green Cross)
The Australian combination flower remedy of Electro Essence was used to treat child victims from Belarus who were affected by the Chernobyl (in Russia) disaster. They discovered that between one-third and one-half of the victims radiation levels dropped. Another ongoing trial is underway using the Australian Bush remedy She Oak for treating various hormonal issues.
Hospitals and Clinics Using Flower Essences
When you are admitted to a Danish hospital you can choose to receive secondary treatment from a flower remedy practitioner as an alternative.
Presently, over 16 hospitals across Australia currently offer flower essence treatments to their patients. Several clinics in Western Australia that use flower essences in their drug and rehabilitation services found that generally while 80% of heroin addicts relapsed quickly after treatment, when using flower essences they experienced only a remarkably small percentage who relapsed.
At the University of Sao Paulo, in Brazil, Dr. Katia Kuchler used Australian Bush Essences to treat diabetes and discovered a significant reduction in glucose levels, pain, infection, and insomnia. In their burn unit, the flower essence fireweed is used to promote healing.
Both the Cancer Care Center in Ft. Worth, Texas and Baylor Medical Center, in Dallas, have cancer support programs that use the American Petite Fleur flower essences for vomiting, nausea, anxiety and stress, helping people with adverse reactions to chemotherapy.
In Japan the Niwa Clinic in Tokyo and Ando Clinic in Chiba-kin use flower essences in a variety of capacities.
Lar Do Nenen Children’s Shelter
Suzana Loreto Maia (who has a degree in Psychology with a specialization in Psychomotricity) conducted a 2-year study at Lar Do Nenen, a children’s shelter in Recife, Brazil. The shelter looks after children from birth to 2 years old, who have either been abandoned or are at risk.
Throughout the two year period, Maia put the flower essences in the children’s bath, misted the air with essences, and used them in topical creams. In the beginning she noticed small changes in their behavior, such as their ability to remain seated while looking at pictures in a book and an improvement in their overall behavior. A few weeks later she noticed the children having fun organizing games among themselves, something she hadn’t observed before.
The analysis of the data was done in two ways: one group, at the beginning, during, and end of the period of use and between two groups, at the beginning, and after 6 months.
In conclusion, Maia observed that the children who had been taking flower essences for almost six months did not need to be on people’s laps as much. They also showed an increased interest in learning games and in listening to music. Those who didn’t take flower essences continued to show a lack of interest in learning and playing. Maia also observed that children who took flower essences generally fell ill less often and had fewer skin problems.
Italian Studies
In Italy, Dr. S. Calzolari, a pediatrician, studied flower essences on 417 children with emotional difficulties. He concluded that they were very helpful and effective. Drs. D’Auria and Pezza also suggested that flower essences are supportive, especially to control the psychological aspects of pain.
Another Italian study, conducted in 1997, included 115 subjects who suffered from anxiety, depression, and stress. The subjects were treated with flower essences over a period of three and a half months. The results showed positive improvement for 89% of the patients, especially those suffering from anxiety. Children and adolescents, tended to respond more quickly to the treatment. Almost 95% of the subjects, who declared themselves (initially) skeptical about flower essence therapy, also enjoyed improvement in their conditions.
German Studies
A Hamburg psychiatrist and psychotherapist, Dr. Karin Hauffe, has been using flower essences for learning and behavioral problems in children. Dr. Hauffe elucidated: "I also use them [flower essences] for trauma and bad dreams. Recently, I saw a little boy who had been run over and was frightened of loud noises. After three days' treatment with the Australian Bush Flower Essences Emergency Essence and Bush Fuchsia he was fine."
In 1996, a study was conducted at the University Hospital for Women in Heidelberg. Twenty-four women in the first trimester of their pregnancies were studied. Two professors, one from the Heidelberg University Hospital for Women and another from the Institute of Psychology in Tubingen, supervised the study. The twenty-four women were divided into three groups: Group 1 received flower essences, Group 2 received psychological counseling, and Group 3 received "strict care" by an obstetrician. The results found that: Group 1, which used the flower essences, delivered infants with significantly less assistance than the “obstetrician control Group 3.” More significantly, the flower essence Group 1 needed fewer drugs, exhibited less tension, decreased pain, and felt reduced levels of anxiety than did both Group 2 and Group 3. It was concluded that the use of flower essences during pregnancy resulted in an easier delivery among the women studied.
