Similarly to homoeopathic medicines and the more well known 'Bach' flower remedies, the Australian Bush Flower Essences can be given internally, or applied to the external body and to 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. These remedies are also currently utilised in nine of Perth's hospitals.

The Australasian Flower Essence Academy in Western Australia have carried out presentations to all the major nursing conferences in Australia over the last two years, explaining the unique techniques for their use. Presently, over 16 hospitals across Australia are currently offering these treatments to their patients.

The Western Australian flower essences and their specific application techniques are compatible within the hospital environment because they are considered to be 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.

Source : Use of Western Australian flower essences in the management of pain and stress in the hospital setting. Balinski AA
Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery, 4:111-7, 1998 Aug