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Essence of Bach Flower Remedies
Dr. Rita Sangtani
M.D. Hom, Ph.D Guide.
Professor And HOD in Physiology
Dr D. Y. Patil Homoeopathic Medical College, Pune
Abstract: Flower therapy is a gift of nature to the mankind. Flowers have the power to heal the body at
physical, mental and spiritual level. Humans of all ages are drawn to flowers like a moth to a flame.
These flowers in vibrant colors touch our spirits. They add colors to the life, bringing abundant joy and
happiness. Flowers carry specific healing energy information which when given for a particular ailment
will align the vibrations within the organism bringing balance in an individual and harmony of mind,
body and spirit. With each dose taken the energy signature of the flower will assist in healing the body.
This new method of therapy was discovered by Edward Bach, a doctor who discovered that flowers and
plants have the power to soothe and stir the soul. It was a completely different healing method which he
decided to name it as Bach Flower Therapy. And so, it became a complementary and alternative system
of healing the sick individual. Flower therapy is the administration of essence that is obtained from
flower by boiling or by exposing them to the sunshine. These are then administered orally to calm or
enhance the particular emotional state. It is simple, safe, easily administered, without any side effects,
and given in a standard dose.
Keywords: Bach Therapy, Flower, Essence. Healing, Remedies.
I. INTRODUCTION
Flower Therapy helps to maintain psychological, emotional and physical well-being. This brings harmony between
body, mind and soul. Flower Remedies work in specific patterns covering various emotional problems. The flowers are
especially picked during specific flowering times, so that the energetic principles are enclosed within inside. They are
kept in a glass bowl on the surface of pure spring water.
The bowl is left in the sunshine for a couple of hours or until the petals begin to fade. The flowers are lifted out and
kept in bottle containing water and brandy as a preservative. Some remedies cannot be prepared using the sunshine
method and therefore the boiling method is utilized, the tree’s portions that are required are boiled for 30 minutes in
spring water. Then, this fluid is strained off and poured in bottles and the same amount of brandy is added. Each
remedy undergoes a dilution process. This is the second preparation or stock essence.
II. DISCUSSION
Dr. Edward Bach, discovered the Bach Flower Remedies, which is an alternative world of drugs in which the
extracts from flowers, wild trees and bushes are taken in the form of liquid, to treat various mental and emotional
ailments. He is called as father of Bach flower remedies, he understood that the disease lies in a personality of a human
being. There are 38 remedies which are used in many countries along with all possible combinations to treat the patient.
Bach Flower remedies are capable of treating various conditions like addiction, anger, anxiety, depression, fears and
phobias, grief, isolation and loneliness, low self-worth, mental exhaustion, sleeplessness, stress, suicidal tendencies and
trauma, and many other that are prevalent at the workplace and home.
Besides this Bach Flower therapy also helps in managing various physicalailments caused by suppressed emotions
like allergy, arthritis, gastritis, hypertension and so on. The flowerheals the individual and a combination of these
essence are prescribed to bring balance and harmony at all levels.
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III. BACH FLOWER REMEDIES
There are seven emotional groups devised by Dr Bach and he categorized 38 individual flower remedies, each
related to a specific emotional state.
Following are the Bach Flower Remedies as described by the findings of Dr Edward Bach
3.1 Agrimony
Behind the cheerful face is hidden mental torture. The person is cheerful, happy, fun-loving who love peace and
easily get distressed by argument, fights or quarrel. They will agree to give up all this to avoid conflicts. They worry
too much and are restless, they hide all this distress behind a happy face showing their fun side to everyone. They make
good friends. Often, they start taking alcohol and drugs to help them cope with the stress and strain.
3.2 Aspen
Fear of Unknown Things
Always having vague fears of unknownorigin, there’s no explanation nor any reason to be fearful about. Thinking
that something terrible is going to happen, they are haunted by these thoughtsevery day and night and are unable to talk
about their sufferings to others.
3.3 Beech
Intolerance, criticism, everything seems to be wrong there’s no understanding, noleniency, feeling that nothing is
good around, all things should be working to its own perfection.
3.4 Centaury
Inability to say no to anyone or for anything. The sufferers are kind gentle and prefer to remain quiet. They are over
anxious to please and serve others. They become slaves to others whims and fancies. Because of their good nature they
do more than their own share of work and in the end neglecting their own work and their goals in life
3.5 Cerato
Lack of trust, indecisiveness. There’s no confidence in oneself and are unable to make decisions on their own. They
are misguided and always try to seek advice from others.
3.6 Cherry Plum
There is intense fear of losing the mental balance. Overstrain, Fear of reason giving away, fear of doing dreadful
things, and an impulse to really to them
3.7 Chestnut Bud
Does not learn from the mistakes. They do not take advantage even after observing ang having personal experience,
in the bargain taking a longer time to learn the lessons of life. They make the same mistakes again and again and
regretting later on in their lives.
3.8 Chicory
Selfish Person, possessive. Over concern for others including children, relatives, family. They try to correct others
always thinking they are right every time. And they love to correct others, also want their loved ones to remain near
them.
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3.9 Clematis
Always dream about the future without living in the present and doing something about it. They are dreamy, drowsy,
having no interest in life. Quiet people who are never happy in their present circumstances. Living in the hope that they
will be happy one day not appreciating the present life. Have no desire of getting well and even looking forward to
death.
3.10 Crab Apple
It is the remedy of cleansing. Also, for self-hatred. Feeling as something is not clean about themselves, thinking
there’s a serious disease, feels dejected if the treatment fails, and patient believes that some poison has entered in the
body.
3.11 Elm
Overwhelmed by all the responsibility. There are episodes of depression, when the task becomes too difficult to
handle. Hoping to do some good work for the benefit of mankind.
3.12 Gentian
There is discouragement after a setback, easily discouraged. Doubtful and disheartened if there’s any delay in their
progress.
3.13 Gorse
Great hopelessness and despair, they think that nothing can be done for them. They try many different types of
treatments, yet still losing all hope of ever getting well again without any relief.
3.14 Heather
Self-centeredness and self-concern. They want to discuss their affairs with everyone and so they try to seek
companionship of anyone whosoever available. They feel lonely and unhappy if they remain for a longer duration.
3.15 Holly
Hatred and jealousy, thoughts of revenge, suspicion and envy. Suffering from within even when there’s no real cause
for their unhappiness.
3.16 Honeysuckle
They live in the past thinking of maybe good memories and happiness or having lost a great friend or maybe
ambitions which couldn’t be fulfilled. They don’t expect more happiness after having gone through so much in life.
3.16 Hornbeam
Feeling of tiredness at the thought of doing something. They feel that they don’t have enough strength physically or
mentally to carry on the burden of life placed upon them. Doing the daily task becomes a tedious job for them. They
feel that the mind and body need to become strong so that they can complete the given work in time.
3.17 Impatiens
They are impatient and quick in thoughts, action and want to do all the things to be done without any further delay.
When they fall ill, they become anxious as they want to recover fast. Also, they are impatient with people who are slow
and they think that they are wasting time. They prefer to work alone at their own speed.
3.18 Larch
There is lack of confidence, and feel that they will never succeed in life.
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3.19 Mimulus
Fear of known things, illness, pain, accidents, poverty, dark, being alone. They do not speak freely to others.
3.19 Mustard
They are always in a constant gloomy state of mind, and a dark cloud has hidden the light from life taking away the joy.
3.20 Oak
They constantly struggle and fight to get well. They keep on trying one thing after another. They are discontented
with themselves. Always fighting against difficulties, never losing hope.
3.21 Olive
They are exhausted physically and mentally and feel that they have no strength to make any effort. Doing daily work
is hard for them giving no pleasure.
3.22 Pine
Guilt and blaming themselves, even though successful they think they could have done better and are never satisfied
with their decisions.
3.23 Red Chestnut
Overconcern for the welfare of their loved ones and anxious for others.
3.24 Rock Rose
Patient is very frightened or terrified, where there’s no hope especially in case of sudden illness or accident.
3.25 Rock Water
Those who are rigid in their way of living, denying themselves the joys and pleasures of life. They wish to be strong
and active.
3.26 Scleranthus
They are unable to decide between two things, usually quiet and bear their difficulties alone.
3.27 Star of Bethlehem
Great distress and unhappiness because of shock on losing their loved ones, fright following an accident.
3.28 Sweet Chestnut
Great mental anguish which is unbearable, seems as if there’s nothing left in life.
3.29 Vervain
Fixed principles and ideas which rarely change. They want to convert everyone according to their views of life.
There is over enthusiasm, strong will and courageous.
3.30 Vine
Dominance and inflexibility, very capable and confident of their ability. In illness they will direct their attendants.
3.31 Walnut
Definite ideals and ambitions in life, protection from change and unwanted influences.
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3.32 Water Violet
Very quiet people like to be alone, pride and aloofness.
3.33 White Chestnut
Crowding of unwanted thoughts, ideas and mental arguments.
3.34 Wild Oat – uncertainty over one’s direction in life
There’s uncertainty over one’s direction of life. Difficulty in deciding which occupation to follow leading to delay
and dissatisfaction.
3.35 Wild Rose
Apathy, moving on in life without any aim or effort in improving things. They have surrendered to the struggle in
life.
3.36 Willow – self-pity and resentment
Self-pity and resentment in life with much bitterness. They take less interest becoming more inactive.
These 38 remedies are placed in seven groups
Fear Group: Aspen, CherryPlum, Mimulus, RedChestnut. Rock Rose.
Uncertainty Group: Cerato, Gentian. Gorse. Hornbeam.Scleranthus, Wild Oat.
Loss of Interest in Present Circumstances: Chestnut Bud, Clematis, Honeysuckle, Mustard, Olive, White
Chestnut, Wild Rose.
Overcare for welfare of Others: Beech, Chicory, Rock Water, Vervain, Vine.
Oversensitive To Influences And Ideas: Agrimony, Centaury, Holly, Walnut.
Loneliness Group: Heather, Impatiens, Water Violet.
Despondency or Despair: Crab Apple, Elm, Larch, Oak, Pine, Star of Bethlehem, Sweet Chestnut,
IV. CONCLUSION
None of the Bach flower remedies are harmful or addictive. They present no complications, are easy to use.
Dosage given is four times a day where four drops are added to a spoonful of water or directly taken on tongue. In
acute cases the dose is repeated at frequent intervals. Choose a combination of Bach flower remedies and take them for
two to four weeks. Lateron, review the state of mind. It helps to rebalance the thoughts, emotions and to connect with
our true essence They help to instill confidence of overcoming the disease. Remedy is selected on the basis of the
patient’s emotional outlook, mood, temperament and personality. Since Flower remedies work on a vibrational
frequency, they do not interfere with other forms of treatment. Each remedy will transform the negative energy into a
positive energy.
REFERENCES
[1]. The Bach Flower Remedies by Edward Bach.
[2]. Flower essence Repertory by Patricia Kaminski.
[3]. Bach Flower Therapy by Mechild Scheffer.
[4]. www.bachflower.com
[5]. The twelve healers by Edward Bach.
[6]. www Bach flower co.uk.
[7]. Kents Lesser Writings.
[8]. New Bach Flower Therapies by Dietmar Kramer.
[9]. Bach flower essence by Pablo Noriega.
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[10]. Bach flower remedy by Milena Kostic.
[11]. The collected writings of Edward Bach by Julian Bernard.
[12]. The handbook of Bach Flower Remedies by Philip Chancellor.
[13]. The Medical Discoveries of Edward Bach Physician by Nora Weeks.
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