7 Flower Remedies That Deal With Depression

Flower remedies are one of the easiest ways to deal with depression. They are also safe to use. Flower remedies are the herbal infusions made from the flowering part of a plant. Flower essences are used to heal and balance emotions and the spirit. Their vibrational energy can heal chakras and etheric bodies. With depression, flower essences help clear up the mind and emotions, so you can access your spiritual information. Are flower remedies difficult to make? Not at all. They're really easy, and the internet has information on how to create your own flower essences.

To pick the flower essence that will work best for you, you need to know the vibrational energy the flower brings and the personal problem you want to heal. This requires honesty on your part, with self reflection on your life experiences, strengths, weaknesses, and goals. Here are seven flower remedies that deal with depression.

Lavender

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Lavender flowers contain a volatile oil which has a rejuvenating scent. Among the flower remedies for depression, lavender essence is the one most strongly recommended. Lavender works on the brain where information is received by influencing the peptides in your brain. Lavender calms your mind. When you’re stuck in repetitive thought, lavender changes the peptides stream and focuses your thoughts into a peaceful, relaxed flow. Pour 2-3 drops of this essence into your bath water or simply add it to aroma lamps. The effects are instant. Your muscles may get so relaxed that you drift off to sleep. Make lavender tea, sleep pillows, sachet bags or potpourri. Lavender opens up your seventh chakra, the crown chakra that is responsible for connecting you to the Universe or Source Energy.

Borage

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Borage flower is also known as star flower. It is the flower essence that brings courage to a person by helping the person move towards positivity. Borage is an emotional cleanser and balancer, useful when a person feels like a victim. This victim feeling happens when a person feels it is his or her duty to take responsibility for a given situation, and then resents the role taken. There is a sense that every detail must be looked after or there will be a catastrophe. By working to help others, the person fails to take care of own self. Borage works with the sinuses, throat and voice chakra area by unblocking them. Encourages vocal expression of ideas. During hot weather, borage flower aids depression treatment when served as a garnish to drinks. Borage makes the mind feel light and thought process clearer.

Mustard

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Mustard essence works when you suddenly feel sad for no reason or are depressed. This type of depression comes out of nowhere, and affects a person who seems to ‘have it all’. Some speculate that this sudden depression is emotional baggage from a past life that is triggered or comes out because the soul wants to deal with the issue. Mustard has a stimulating effect and can help promote a more open and optimistic world view. Mustard helps open the solar plexus, the central chakra, so you may discover the inner strength that lives deep within the core of your self. Mustard can be combined with other flower essences to optimize its effect on different levels of depression, or sadness that comes from grief or worry.

Sunflower

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Sunflower is a flower which we associate directly with sunshine, hope and life. Sunflower essence balances the Third Chakra, the energy centre of the body located between the navel and the heard. It helps you find a healthy way to express your sunlike radiance by purifying your heart chakra. Sunflower works on father issues lodged in your heart, especially the ones created by fathers who are domineering. Sunflower essence helps you stand up for yourself, restores the connection with the father archetype and helps you release father-related anxieties and problems. Sunflower restores self esteem, balances ego, allows you to access your higher spiritual self, and opens up your compassion and wisdom.