Bach Flower Remedies - All You Need to Know

Bach Flower Remedies

'Real health is happiness, and a happiness so easy of attainment because it's a happiness in small things; doing the things that we really do love to do, being with the people that we truly like. There is no strain, no effort, no striving for the unattainable. health is there for us to accept any time we like. It is to find out and do the work that we are really suited for.' From The Collected Writings of Dr Bach

Bach Flower Groups - Dr Bach's Seven Groups

Dr Bach placed his Flower Remedies into 7 groups. Each group of Remedies represents the differing ways a particular mental or emotional state could be seen and experienced in the personality. The Flower Remedies are ideal for treating these patterns. The seven groups are:

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Frequently Asked Questions - A Guide to Bach Flowers

Are there any contra-indications to using the remedies?

• Bach Flower Remedies can be used by anyone safely and easily. They are usually preserved in a small amount of brandy. You only need four drops at a time, so the amount of alcohol is very slight and the drops can be taken in water if you prefer to dilute the taste. If you need to avoid alcohol altogether, ask to have them made up in an alternative medium.

How many can I put in a blend?

• Bach Flower Remedies can be used in combinations of 7 or 8 Remedies at a time for an adult. See below for children and animals.

What is Rescue Remedy™ and can I use it in a blend of Bach Flower Remedies?

• Rescue Remedy™ is a trademarked name for a calming blend of the five Bach Flowers which treat our five most common reactions to shock, stress or nervous anticipation. You can use Rescue Remedy™ or its equivalent such as Emergency Essence or Five Flower Remedy in a blend with other Bach Flowers or on its own in times of stress or shock. If you add it to a blend you won't need to add any of the five flowers it already contains which are: Impatiens, Rock Rose, Cherry Plum, Clematis and Star of Bethlehem. It has different names depending on the brand you use. See below. It is also available from Crystal Herbs as Emergency Essence Cream: a very useful cream for bruises, sprains, scars, spots and all kinds of skin problems. Many teenage clients with erupting complexions swear by it!

Can Bach Flowers be taken if I'm already taking other essences?

• Bach Flower Remedies can be used alongside other essences, just take them 20 minutes away from each other. They work well in combination with deeper acting essences which release issues from the unconscious into the conscious mind. The Bach Remedies are then able to clear the resulting emotional and mental states and patterns as they emerge into our conscious mind, gently and easily.

Will Bach Flowers compromise any other treatment I'm having?

• Bach Flower Remedies won't interfere with other forms of treatment; just leave a 20 minute gap between taking them and any other medication.

I've tried Rescue Remedy and some of the individual Bach Flowers but they don't seem to work.

• This is vibrational medicine, so the way in which essences are made is critical to their effectiveness. If one brand has not had an effect, then change the brand you're using. Please see below for brands I recommend.

Do Bach Flowers have other uses?

• Bach Flower Remedies are very effective with animals and plants as well as adults and children. 'Our farm collie, Hamilton, is definitely better - being calmer and more accepting of visitors, and fitting in more; so I think your attunement drops are working' Sheila Whittaker, sound therapist

What happens if I choose an essence I don't actually need?

• No harm comes from the wrong remedy as it cancels itself out if not needed.

What is the difference between the Bach Flower Remedies and other essences on your website?

• Bach Flowers work wonderfully well in clearing the conscious mind. They work with states which we are aware of and therefore they are easy to self-prescribe, as you know if you are feeling angry, impatient or lonely, for example. As you can see from the website there are many other essences now available which work at a deeper level, where these states originate. They work on the karmic cellular level of our issues, on deep-rooted family patterns, conditioning and beliefs. Since these reside in the unconscious it can be much harder to prescribe for yourself, so you may like to consider a personal attunement if you'd like to work at this level.

Recommended Reading on the Bach Flower Remedies

Essences for Children

Children respond very quickly to essences and for this reason care needs to be taken when prescribing essences particularly for babies and very young children. Here are some general guidelines and suggestions.

0 - 7 years:- For this age range we recommend that you only use Crystal Herbs Bach Flower Remedies. A well-chosen combination of not more than 4 or 5 remedies will very quickly help to bring children back into balance. Most children enjoy taking their drops directly onto their tongues, however you could also add them to their drinks if necessary. 4 drops 4 x a day is normally enough at this age. For babies the remedies can be added to the bath water or dabbed on the pulse points on the body.
To decide which remedies would most help your child, observe how he or she reacts to the situations around them. You will see that, like adults, each child in a family reacts differently to the same circumstances. For instance one might react with fear while another reacts with anger and yet another might become clingy. By choosing the remedies that will help to balance the states that you observe, you'll greatly help your child to cope with life and its inevitable ups and downs.

A few Bach flower suggestions to get started:-
Emergency Essence - always handy for bumps, bruises accidents and shocks. Also helpful for night terrors along with Aspen and Mimulus.
Agrimony, Larch & Mimulus for the generally fearful and timid child.
Vervain helpful for the hyperactive state.
Holly, Walnut and Vine for temper tantrums.
Chicory, Willow & Holly For sibling rivalry.
Clematis helpful for the dreamy inattentive child.
Emergency Essence cream always useful for children & adults alike.

8-12 years:- Bach Flower Remedies are also very effective with this age group, however we suggest that you increase the frequency of the dosage to 4 drops 6 x a day. You could also introduce some of our individual flower and crystal essences at this age. Start with one at a time, 4 drops 2 x a day. This will probably be enough for most children. Towards the top of this age range you could mix up to 3 individual essences into a combination maximum dosage 4 drops 3 x a day.

Suggestions for individual flower and crystal essences:-
Pansy This is an excellent remedy for all, to help boost the immune system and to clear viruses. We have found that it has been particularly beneficial for children who are susceptible to colds, sore throats and viruses and infections of all kinds.
Celandine Helpful for those who have difficulty assimilating information.
Harebell Helpful for the very shy.
Petunia Helpful for impish and hyperactive children
Nettle Helps children with the stress and trauma related to family problems like divorce or adoption.

Age 12 onwards:- After the age of twelve you can start to introduce The Combinations for Self-Treatment, Chakra Combinations and Inner Child Essences in the Crystal Herb range, however reduce the dose to 4 drops 2 or 3 x a day.

NB:- We do not recommend that you give Crystal Herbs Karmic Essences to children under 14 years old or Light Body Essences to children under 16 years old.
NB:- Using essences is not a substitute for medical attention - if your child is ill consult a medical practitioner.

Dosages

How many Essences can I take at a time?
This depends on which of the essence groups you wish to work with. Check here.

Bach Flower Remedies We recommend that you use these remedies made up into combinations of 7 or 8 individual remedies. It's better not to include essences from other groups in these combinations. However a well-chosen combination of Crystal Herbs Bach Flower Remedies can often be very helpful when taken alongside one of our deeper acting combinations. See the explanation above.

Brands - Choosing an Effective Brand

Please be aware that not all Bach Flower brands contain the same level of energy. They need to be made following Dr Bach's original instructions with the right energetic intention. Essence producers are subject to changes in management and production which can affect this. I currently recommend Crystal Herbs (pictured at the top of the page) and Healing Herbs as retaining the original strength of the Bach Flowers.

As a rule of thumb, steer clear of mass-produced brands you find in chemists and health food chains; they are likely to be ineffective. Often specialised independent retailers have more awareness of the best ranges to stock. Ordering online is also quick and easy. Both Healing Herbs and Crystal Herbs will deliver within one or two working days and can give advice and take orders over the phone, if you'd rather speak to a human being.

Rescue Remedy™

Please note that Rescue Remedy™ is a trademarked name for a blend of the five Bach Flowers which treat our five most common reactions to shock or stress. It is called Emergency Essence in the Crystal Herbs range and Five Flower Remedy by Healing Herbs.

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