The healing power of flowers has been acknowledged but is little understood. This volume explains how flowers heal, and is a guide to flowers used in aromatherapy, flower essences, homoeopathy and herbalism. It includes detailed descriptions of traditional and new flower essences from around the world. Readers learn the simple treatments for physical ailments, as well as emotional problems. The book captures the healing character and therapeutic qualities of around 100 of the most important flowers. Each profile compares the preparation and remedies, describes how they work and indicates how to select the appropriate treatment for a particular ailment. It contains special features on Bach Flower Remedies, and Californian and Australian bush flower remedies.