Women discuss bush essences

Local women have been invited to attend a discussion session on Australian bush flower essence remedies in Ettalong on Saturday, March 20.

Practitioner Ms Kathy-maree Bartle said Australian bush flower essences could be used for a variety of health and wellbeing issues including ADHD, menopause, menstruation, fertility, cancers, stress and anxiety to name a few.

Originally used by Aboriginals, Ms Bartle said the essences worked on physical, emotional and spiritual levels of the body in both humans and animals.

"I had a severe illness five years ago and was looking for an alternative to normal medicines," Ms Bartle said.

"A Bowen therapist from Davistown used Australian bush flower essences and they worked so well I decided to become a practitioner.

"This took a period of 18 months where I became a level three advanced practitioner and I have now been practicing for four years.

"The flowers used for remedies range from Waratah, She Oak, Crowea, Flannel Flowers and many other beautiful Australian flowers found in our beautiful country.

"They are made from a stock remedy which is made where the flowers are grown.

"They can take up to 24 hours to make.

"These are then preserved in Australian brandy and Australian mineral water.

"Once these are made individual remedies are made for the clients to their needs."

Ms Bartle said the upcoming discussion group was for women of all ages with any type of health concern.

"I have several clients on Australian bush flowers.

"This day is just for women and it is great to see an extra alternative to traditional medicine to make our lives a little bit better and easier to cope," Ms Bartle said.

"There will be other discussions throughout the year on other issues that anyone can attend."

Clare Graham, 4 Mar 2010 Interviewee: Kathy-maree Bartle, Ettalong