Definition
Floral therapy (FT) is a popular therapeutic resource used either complementary to other medical systems or as a mild, noninvasive treatment for many health conditions and emotional afflictions. It is based on a set of 38 vibrational remedies created by Edward Bach. Each essence captures the vibrational imprint of a flower and interacts with the subtle energy fields of cells. Nowadays, remedies are available in supermarkets, new-age stores, and alternative medicine pharmacies all over Latin American cities. Medical prescription is not required. Combinations of up to six essences can follow medical prescription, but each can also be bought pure or in well-known mixtures like the “rescue” or the “exam formulae” in pharmacies and other stores.
The Holistic Approach
In integrative uses, floral remedies complement medical systems like homeopathy or Chinese traditional medicine, but one might also receive a prescription from biomedical specialists like pediatricians, oncologists,...
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Pedraza Gómez, Z. (2015). Floral Therapy and Body/Emotional Awareness. In: Gooren, H. (eds) Encyclopedia of Latin American Religions. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08956-0_7-1
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