Flower Essences
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(PDF Version - 107 K)This monograph is intended to serve as a guide to industry for the preparation of Product Licence Applications (PLAs) and labels for natural health product market authorization. It is not intended to be a comprehensive review of the medicinal ingredients.
Notes
- By submitting a PLA referencing this monograph, the applicant is attesting that the product will comply fully with the recommended conditions of use outlined in this monograph. The conditions of use include methods of preparations, source materials, doses, durations of use, combinations of medicinal ingredients, and risk statements.
- Text in parentheses is additional optional information which can be included on the PLA and product label at the applicant's discretion.
- The solidus (/) indicates that the terms and/or the statements are synonymous. Either term or statement may be selected by the applicant.
- The use of the electronic Product License Application form (ePLA) is not possible for products associated with this monograph.
Date
June 24, 2013
Proper name(s), Common name(s), and Source material(s)
| Proper name(s) | Common name(s) | Source material(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Aesculus carnea | Red Horse chestnut | Twigs with flowering pyramids and young leaves. |
| Aesculus hippocastanum | Horse chestnut | Buds and twigs |
| Aesculus hippocastanum | Horse chestnut | Flowers |
| Agrimonia eupatoria | Agrimony | Flower |
| Aqua petra | Rock water | Well or spring water |
| Bromus ramosus | Wild oat | Flowering spikelets |
| Calluna vulgaris | Heather | Flowering sprays and leaves |
| Carpinus betulus | Hornbeam | Young twigs with leaves, and flowers |
| Castanea sativa | Sweet chestnut | Young twigs with leaves, and flowers |
| Centaurium umbellatum | Centaury | Flower |
| Ceratostigma willmottianum | Cerato | Flower |
| Cichorium intybus | Chicory | Flower |
| Clematis vitalba | Clematis | Flower |
| Fagus sylvatica | Beech | Flower |
| Gentianella amarella | Gentian | Flower |
| Helianthemum nummularium | Rock rose | Flower |
| Hottonia palustris | Water violet | Flower |
| Ilex aquifolium | Holly | Flowering twigs |
| Impatiens glandulifera | Impatiens | Flower |
| Juglans regia | Walnut | Young shoots, leaves and flowers |
| Larix decidua | Larch | Twigs with the young green leaf-tufts, and flowers |
| Lonicera caprifolium | Honeysuckle | Flowering clusters with stalk and leaves |
| Malus pumila | Crab apple | Leaves and flower clusters |
| Mimulus guttatus | Mimulus | Flower |
| Olea europaea | Olive | Flower clusters |
| Ornithogalum umbellatum | Star of Bethlehem | Flowering clusters |
| Pinus sylvestris | Pine | Young shoots with flowers |
| Populus tremula | Aspen | Catkins |
| Prunus cerasifera | Cherry plum | Flowering twigs |
| Quercus robur | Oak | Catkins |
| Rosa canina | Wild rose/Dog rose | Flowers and leaves |
| Salix vitellina | Willow | Catkins |
| Scleranthus annuus | Scleranthus | Flowering stems and leaves |
| Sinapis arvensis | Mustard | Flower-heads and seed pods |
| Ulex europaeus | Gorse | Flowers |
| Ulmus procera | Elm | Twigs with flower clusters |
| Verbena officinalis | Vervain | Flower |
| Vitis vinifera | Vine | Flowering clusters |
Route(s) of administration
- Oral
- Topical
Dosage form(s)
- The acceptable pharmaceutical oral dosage forms include, but are not limited to granules, liquids or lozenges.
- The acceptable pharmaceutical topical dosage forms include, but are not limited to creams, ointments or liquids.
- This monograph is not intended to include foods or food-like dosage forms such as bars, chewing gums or beverages.
Use(s) or Purpose(s)
Statement(s) to the effect of
Flower Essence preparation/remedy/medicine
Dose
Statement(s) to the effect of
Subpopulation(s)
Adults (≥ 18 years)
Potency
The dilution for each medicinal ingredient must be equivalent to 5X.
Method of preparation
The method of preparation must be one of the following:
- BHomP Method Br 9
- BHomP Method Br 10
Directions for use
All products
Take as directed by a health care practitioner.
Specific products
Liquids:
2 drops in water and sip at intervals throughout the day or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Granules:
5 granules, twice per day, before lunch and evening meal or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Lozenges:
1 or 2 lozenges, twice per day or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Cream/ointment:
Clean affected area and then apply cream/ointment to area thoroughly. Cover with a bandage if necessary.
Duration of use
No statement required.
Risk information
Statement(s) to the effect of
Cautions and warnings
- If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a health care practitioner.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.
Contraindications
No statement required.
Known adverse reactions
No statement required.
Non-medicinal ingredients
Must be chosen from the current NNHPD Natural Health Products Ingredients Database (NHPID) and must meet the limitations outlined in the database.
Specifications
- The finished product specifications must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the NNHPD Quality of Natural Health Products Guide.
- The medicinal ingredient must comply with the requirements outlined in the Natural Health Products Ingredients Database (NHPID).
References reviewed
- Bach E. The Twelve Healers and Other Remedies. Saffron Walden (GB): The C.W. Daniel Company Ltd, 1999.
- BHomP 1999: British Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia. London (GB): British Association of Homoeopathic Manufacturers, 1999.
- Justice Canada.
Food and Drug Regulations (C.R.C., c. 870) [Internet]. Ottawa (ON): Justice Canada.[Current: 2013 May 20; Last amended: 2013 March 21; Accessed 2013 May 29]. - Ramsell J. Questions and Answers: Explaining the Basic Principles and Standards of The Bach Flower Remedies. Saffron Walden (GB): The C.W. Daniel Company Ltd, 1996.
- Scheffer M. Bach Flower Therapy: Theory and Practice. Rochester (VT): Healing Arts Press, 1998.
- Weeks N, Bullen V. The Bach Flower Remedies: Illustrations and Preparations. Saffron Walden (GB): The C.W. Daniel Company Ltd, 1998.
- Wheeler FJ. The Bach Remedies Repertory. Saffron Walden (GB): The C.W. Daniel Company Ltd, 1996.