Bach flower remedies were developed by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s. The flower remedies are a collection of 38 flower essences. Each flower essence is used for a specific mood or mental state. Flower essences act to gently bring you back into emotional balance. When the emotions are in balance, physical ailments are more easily healed.
Dr. Edward Bach
Dr. Edward Bach was a trained homeopathic medical doctor. He was also famous for his work as a bacteriologist. Eventually, he left his medical practice to develop the Bach Flower Essences. Bach believed that physical states are caused by mental conditions. With this philosophy, Bach began exploring the plants of his native England for their healing properties. He developed the 38 flower remedies by diligent trial. He would put himself in an emotional place, and then experiment with different plants until he found one that worked.
How Essences are Made
When Bach was first working with the flower essences, he would collect the dew off the flower petals. The sun shining through the water onto the petal infuses the water drop with the vibration of the flower. As the essences gained recognition, higher quantities were required. Bach found that he could achieve the same result by placing the flower petals in a clear glass bowl of fresh water and placing in the sun for three to four hours.
Emotional Balance
Flower essences work to sooth specific emotions. If you are feeling overwhelmed by work or personal obligations, taking Elm Bach flower essence can help you to relax and complete your tasks in a calm and confident way. If you find yourself feeling irritable and impatient, taking Impatiens flower essence can help you to relax into the flow of daily life. Whatever the emotional state, there is a flower essence that will help to sooth your mind, your body and your soul.
The 38 Remedies
The 38 remedies are from England. Among the essences are such English natives as Beech, Chestnut bud, Elm, Gorse, Heather, Wild rose and Willow. Visit the Dr. Edward Bach Center at http://www.bachcentre.com/centre/remedies.htm for a complete description of the essences and the emotions they balance. Since Bach's pioneering work in this field, many people around the world have worked to develop essences from the plants they find growing in their back yard. From cactus essences from the southwest, to mango flower essence form the tropics; there are now flower essences from all over the globe.
Rescue Remedy
In addition to the 38 flower remedies, Bach developed a combination of five flower essences called Rescue Remedy to be taken in times of trauma or severe stress. The combination of Cherry Plum, Clematis, Impatiens, Rock rose and Star of Bethlehem can help bring calmness and poise in times of great emotional stress. When circumstances have created feelings of panic, disorientation, acute trauma and even loss of consciousness, Rescue Remedy can help you regain your strength and stability.
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