Grouping Flowers to suit emotions
These are flowers normally used to make up Bach flower remedies for each problem:
Overly sensitive birds = Agrimony, Cebtaury, Holly, Walnut
Fear = Aspen, Cherry Plum, Mimulus, Red Chestnut, Red Rose
Overly concerned birds = Beech, Chicory, Rock Water, Vervain, Vine
Uncertanty = Cerato, Gorse, Hornbean, Wild Oat
Insufficient interest in surroundings = Chestnut bud, Clematis, Mustard, Olive, White Chestnut, Wild Rose
Dispair = Crab Apple, Elm, Gentain, Larch, Oak, Pine, Star of Bethlehem, Sweet Chestnut, Willow
Loneliness = Impatiens, Water Violet, Heather
Overly sensitive birds = Agrimony, Cebtaury, Holly, Walnut
Fear = Aspen, Cherry Plum, Mimulus, Red Chestnut, Red Rose
Overly concerned birds = Beech, Chicory, Rock Water, Vervain, Vine
Uncertanty = Cerato, Gorse, Hornbean, Wild Oat
Insufficient interest in surroundings = Chestnut bud, Clematis, Mustard, Olive, White Chestnut, Wild Rose
Dispair = Crab Apple, Elm, Gentain, Larch, Oak, Pine, Star of Bethlehem, Sweet Chestnut, Willow
Loneliness = Impatiens, Water Violet, Heather
Herbal remedies
Aloe
Boosts the immune system when eaten & can be used to heal cuts & small wounds
Apple Cider vinegar
Packed with vitamins & minerals it’s great for the intestinal system. It can be used for candida, bacterial infections, diarrhea.
Chamomile
Used as a pain relief, a calmer, anti inflammatory & for feather plucking
Dandelion
Used as a diuretic, also used for high blood pressure, yeast infections, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease
Echinacea
Immune booster, viral infections, aids in treatment to PBFD
Elderberry
Anti inflammatory, reduces flu symptoms, aides in viral infections, skin disorders, as a tea it strengthens & balances body functions
Ginseng
Immune & energy booster, anemia, diarrhea, bacterial infections, aides in cancer therapies, promotes longevity in older birds
Hawthorn Berry
Lowers blood pressure, improve the hearts output & is recommended for older birds
Marshmallow
Used for coughs & bronchitis, good for cooling & moisturizing the body, diabetes, ulcurs, protects the liver from toxins, also used for feather plucking
Milk Thistle
Protects liver & heals liver cells, is a potent anti oxidant
St Johns Wort
Used for feather plucking, viral disease & anxiety
Valerian root
Used for feather plucking, fearful birds, traveling & aggressive birds
You can also see a list of herbs here
Eclectus parrots that eat food high in Vitamin A & beta-carotene will result in better immune system response to disease. Most orange, yellow & red vegetables contain vitamin A & beta carotene.
Boosts the immune system when eaten & can be used to heal cuts & small wounds
Apple Cider vinegar
Packed with vitamins & minerals it’s great for the intestinal system. It can be used for candida, bacterial infections, diarrhea.
Chamomile
Used as a pain relief, a calmer, anti inflammatory & for feather plucking
Dandelion
Used as a diuretic, also used for high blood pressure, yeast infections, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease
Echinacea
Immune booster, viral infections, aids in treatment to PBFD
Elderberry
Anti inflammatory, reduces flu symptoms, aides in viral infections, skin disorders, as a tea it strengthens & balances body functions
Ginseng
Immune & energy booster, anemia, diarrhea, bacterial infections, aides in cancer therapies, promotes longevity in older birds
Hawthorn Berry
Lowers blood pressure, improve the hearts output & is recommended for older birds
Marshmallow
Used for coughs & bronchitis, good for cooling & moisturizing the body, diabetes, ulcurs, protects the liver from toxins, also used for feather plucking
Milk Thistle
Protects liver & heals liver cells, is a potent anti oxidant
St Johns Wort
Used for feather plucking, viral disease & anxiety
Valerian root
Used for feather plucking, fearful birds, traveling & aggressive birds
You can also see a list of herbs here
Eclectus parrots that eat food high in Vitamin A & beta-carotene will result in better immune system response to disease. Most orange, yellow & red vegetables contain vitamin A & beta carotene.
These flowers are only a guide. Please consult your avian vet or herbalist for the correct use for your bird.