What are the Bach Flower Remedies®?

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Date Entered: Sep 10, 2009

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The Bach Flower Remedies

Posted by: Beverley Hawkins

Date Entered: Sep 10, 2009

Dr Edward Bach, who discovered the 38 Bach Flower Remedies during the 1930s, believed that all physical disease was a manifestation of disturbances, which emanated from an emotional and Soul level. By bringing these negative moods and emotions back into balance we allow the body to realign itself in health. Focusing on the moods and emotions presently being experienced by the individual allows one to identify the areas of imbalance and as each of the Flower Remedies has it’s own unique Soul quality or virtue it is a simple matter to correlate the correct Flower Remedy with the imbalance identified.

Dr Bach was well versed in Homeopathic principles however he developed his own method of extracting the vibrational energy of the plants used in his Remedies. The Remedies are formed by infusing the plant’s energy into spring water and adding brandy as a preservative. Some of the Remedies use the Sun method while others the boiling method.

How the Bach Flower Remedies work?

Posted by: Beverley Hawkins

Date Entered: Sep 10, 2009

The Bach Flower Remedies work on an energetic level to enhance the positive qualities and virtues needed. While the Remedies are always chosen based on the negative qualities being experienced, they do not suppress the negative state, but rather allow the positive state to enfold, and as this does, there is no longer any room left for the negative state. The effects of the Remedies are often very subtle, however they can be quite dramatic at times. When one is addressing a chronic situation it generally takes longer to bring about balance but when it is an acute situation, it can often be resolved quite quickly. The Remedies are all about changing our attitudes. When we change our attitudes we are able to change our perceptions of the world and thereby often are able to influence others around us to change as well.

Dr. Bach believed that the method should be kept as simple as possible so that everyone could have access to the Remedies. Inside this brochure you will find the Self-Help Questionnaire from Nelson Bach USA Ltd, however, should you require help with your choices I am available for Consultations and mixing of Remedies.

38 Remedies Bach Flower Remedies?

Posted by: Beverley Hawkins

Date Entered: Sep 10, 2009

1. Agrimony - hide problems behind a cheerful face. Mental torment behind a brave face.
2. Aspen - Fears and worries of unknown origin.
3. Beech - Intolerance; intolerant of others; critical of others.
4. Centaury - Weak-willed and easily led, subservient.
5. Cerato - Seek advice and confirmation from others - don’t trust own judgment.
6. Cherry Plum - Fear of losing control.
7. Chestnut Bud - Failure to learn from past mistakes.
8. Chicory - Possessive, Over-protective (selfishly), smother love.
9. Clematis - Dreaminess, lack of interest in present.
10. Crab Apple - Poor Self Image; Sense of Uncleanliness.
11. Elm - Overwhelmed by responsibility.
12. Gentian - Discouragement, Despondency.
13. Gorse - Hopelessness, Despair.
14. Heather - Self-preoccupied; self-centered; self concern; talkative.
15. Holly - Envious, jealous, feelings of hatred.
16. Honeysuckle - Dwells on the past.
17. Hornbeam - Monday Morning Feeling.
18. Impatiens - Impatience.
19. Larch - Lack of Confidence.
20. Mimulus - Fear of known things.
21. Mustard - Deep gloom with no origin.
22. Oak - Exhausted but struggles on.
23. Olive - Lack of energy.
24. Pine - Self-reproach; guilt.
25. Red Chestnut - Fear or over-concern for others.
26. Rock Rose - Terror.
27. Rock Water - Inflexible, self denial.
28. Sclaranthus - Uncertainty, Indecision.
29. Star of Bethlehem - After effects of shock.
30. Sweet Chestnut - Extreme mental anguish.
31. Vervain - Over-enthusiasm, need to convert others to their way of thinking.
32. Vine - Assertive; inflexible, domineering, bullies.
33. Walnut - Protection from change and outside influences.
34. Water Violet - Proud, Aloof.
35. White Chestnut - Unwanted thoughts; mental arguments.
36. Wild Oat - Uncertainty as to the correct path in life.
37. Wild Rose - Resignation, Apathy.
38. Willow - Self Pity; Resentment.
39. Rescue Remedy - For all emergency stress situations. This is the only combination remedy (Cherry Plum, Clematis, Impatiens, Rock Rose, Star of Bethlehem). Rescue Remedy will comfort, reassure and calm those who have received serious news, severe upset, startling experiences causing a bemused state of mind. Rescue Remedy can also be used just before bed to calm a troubled mind or before any stressful situation such as exams, doctor or dentist appoints and public speaking.