Get a better sleep

Unlike pharmaceutical drugs or even herbal medicine, flower essences work on an energetic level to shift negative patterns which effect our emotional well-being.

Rescue Remedy, is the most popular remedy sold globally. But, did you know there are 38 remedies in total? Each have a unique use for emotional support.  Rescue Remedy is great but there are so many other options in the collection which are useful.

Many people take Rescue Remedy for a sleepless night but here’s five other remedies within the Bach repertoire you might consider. There is no one flower essence to help you sleep, but many. That's because the trigger which causes stress for one person may be different than it is for another. So when it comes to looking for a flower essence (or a combination of them) it is beneficial to identify your personal stress trigger.

Below are five Bach flower essences which might be helpful. But, if these don't address the root cause of your unrest, consider a consultation with Kim to help you find the right blend suited to your sleep issues.

White Chestnut (swirling thoughts as soon as the lights go out)

If you can't sleep because your mind feels like a broken record with the same thought or experience constantly running consider trying White Chestnut.  It's like a botanical reset button for internal chatter, it will interrupt the endless loop of replayed dialogues, events and other details of the day that has you mentally tossing and turning.

Red Chestnut (over worrying for others)

If you're staying up at night worrying about something for someone else, such as your teenage child’s test results, your ageing parent's health or the latest crisis and it’s effects on your family Red Chestnut can help! It will rebalance your confidence to allow you to feel more secure about difficult situations. Breathe a sigh of relief for a better sleep.

Aspen (fear of the unknown)

For when you feel anxious or have sudden anxiety out about a situation. This is the type of fear that is groundless and you may not be able to pinpoint the reason. There's something that's just not right and it’s keeping you awake. Aspen is the remedy for sensitive types who sometimes experience a disquieting feeling stemming from a fear of darker haunting type thoughts.

Mimulus (fear of the known)

For some, it's the Aspen-type vague anxiousness that keeps them awake. In contrast Mimulus is for fears of the known type. This can range from any experience a person is thinking about. Here are a few examples: A presentation for the next day, having a car accident, getting sick. If this is the case, Mimulus is a good flower essence to help someone move beyond those anxieties and face crippling fears.

Vervain (over activated mind)

Excitement about a project is great but when you dream about to do lists or completing work in your dreams at night this can be an issue. If you need to calm an over-activated mind to fall off into the quietude of sleep, Vervain essence is for you.