The Connection Between Senses and Emotions

Since childhood, we have been taught about our five senses: sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing. From a young age, we understand that our five sensory organs are essential to exploring the world around us.

But can we say that the senses we perceive with our sensory organs do more than define the world we live in?

Answer: Yes.

In fact, there is a close relationship between the intensity of emotions and the activation levels of sensory cortices. To explain with a simple example: Isn't the purpose of creating an ambiance for a romantic dinner to use the senses as a medium to reach emotions? Otherwise, why would we prefer candlelight over cutting-edge technology?

The things we enjoyed eating as children might now seem too sweet, too flavored, or just different. Our emotions, the way we perceive life, and the periods of our lives evolve. Similarly, a candy we once enjoyed may not taste the same during another phase of our lives.

The Emotional Place of Tea

If you’re wondering what this article, seemingly unrelated to black tea, is about, we can say we are venturing into uncharted waters as a tea company. Tea isn’t a source of calories or a dietary supplement. Why is tea consumed, what needs does it fulfill, and more importantly, what other things could fill the void it occupies?

Our bodies communicate continuously with our brains, and they are filled with nerves. Yet, we may not have given much thought to the physical effects of emotional transitions experienced between two cups of tea during the day.

Feeling different emotions is physiologically normal and inevitable, and frequent emotional transitions are part of daily life. It’s equally possible to feel numb and emotionless. Just as we lose sensation in our foot when it falls asleep, we can feel numb and unresponsive when we lose touch with our emotions.

The Power of Herbs for Emotional Balance

Is it possible to control emotions through the senses? Using the various vibrations emitted by different types of plants to control specific emotions; to restore missing emotions, neutralize excessive feelings, or summon the emotions needed in the moment—can this be achieved with plants? The answer is yes.

Edward Bach, a renowned doctor and bacteriologist from the 19th century, is widely known for his research on plants and their effects on emotions. His study of 38 plants and their emotional effects is known as “Bach Flowers.” Bach Flowers also represent a form of therapy.

Chinese Medicine and Emotions

“Some diseases never manifest; others melt away under the sun like snow.”

(Dr. Bach)

According to Edward Bach, illnesses result from conflicts between the soul and the mind. In traditional Chinese medicine, organs and emotions are interconnected.

For example: A disease caused by happiness might sound strange, but it is true. The issue stems not from happiness itself but from the imbalance created by overstimulation from excessive happiness. Chinese medicine believes happiness is deeply connected to the heart. Excessive excitement can lead to heart palpitations and fever. Irritability and anger are associated with liver weakness. According to alternative medicine, the organ associated with anger is the liver.

The Connection Between Bach Flowers and Emotions

Edward Bach highlighted the importance of plant vibrations in resolving internal conflicts affecting internal organs through his studies. Surviving to this day as a valid treatment method, "Bach Flowers" is a gateway to the mysterious world of plants.

We can imagine our stomach as a pot of emotions. Both heartbreak and excitement manifest in the stomach. Significant disappointments and sadness can lead to loss of appetite, while social pressures, insecurities, and undue worries often reveal themselves through stomach issues. The phrase “I have butterflies in my stomach” as an expression of excitement shows the universality of the relationship between organs and emotions.

Conclusion

In Bach Flowers, willow is suggested as a treatment for those who feel self-pity, guilt, or unfairly treated, as well as for children who constantly complain about their friends. While feeling unlucky and mistreated might seem like a temporary mental burden, these negative emotions can eventually have tangible effects on specific organs.

Believing in the potential for growth through learning, we will continue to research the uses of plants.

With warmth,

Lazika