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Use of Western Australian flower essences in the management of pain and stress in the hospital setting.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9830938     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This article explores the use of the unique flora from Western Australia. These wildflower essences are collected from across the state and are made into flower essences. These essences are made in a form similar to homoeopathy. The essences can be given internally, or applied to the external body and acupressure points. Angela and Craig Balinski have used the Western Australian flower essences in their complementary therapy practice where patients are treated for stress and pain management. This programme is currently being utilized at nine of Perth's hospitals. The Western Australian flower essences and their specific application techniques are compatible within the hospital environment because they are safe, produce consistent results, and take little time to apply to the patient. One of the other outstanding features of these essences is that they can be used without any interference to medical procedures. The Western Australian flower essences and the techniques for their use are unique and have, over the last two years, been presented at all of the major nursing conferences in Australia. At present, across Australia there are over 16 hospitals which are currently offering these treatments to their patients.
Authors:
A A Balinski
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Complementary therapies in nursing & midwifery     Volume:  4     ISSN:  1353-6117     ISO Abbreviation:  Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery     Publication Date:  1998 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1999-11-18     Completed Date:  1999-11-18     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9506953     Medline TA:  Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery     Country:  SCOTLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  111-7     Citation Subset:  N    
Affiliation:
Australasian Flower Essence Academy, Innaloo City, Western Australia.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Female
Hospitalization*
Humans
Medicine, Traditional
Oceanic Ancestry Group
Pain / therapy*
Phytotherapy*
Plant Extracts / therapeutic use*
Stress, Psychological / therapy*
Western Australia
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Plant Extracts

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