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Bach
Flower Remedies
What Is It?
How Does It Work?
What Happens During Treatment?
What Is It Used For?
Side Effects/Cautions
Recommended Books
What Is It?
Bach Flower remedies are pure plant essences that are used to treat
emotional problems thought to be the underlying cause of illness.
These remedies were developed in the late 1920s and early 1930s
by English physician Dr Edward Bach who was committed to the belief
that natural plant cures exist for every ailment. Bach believed
that emotions such as fear, depression, anger and worry lowered
the body’s resistance to disease.
Dr Bach experimented with the essences of wild flowers
he found in the English and Welsh countryside, and
identified 38 flowers that appeared to have healing
qualities. Perhaps the most well-known Bach Flower
remedy is the “rescue remedy”, a combination
of five flowers which he recommended in times of crisis
to relieve shock and trauma caused by physical or emotional
injury or illness.
How Does It Work?
No scientific studies have proven the effectiveness of Bach Flower
remedies, but anecdotal evidence suggests they are useful for
relieving emotional problems such as anxiety and depression.
The remedies are formulated to treat the whole person,
rather than just symptoms. They are chosen primarily
to match the mood and psychological outlook of the
patient, because the aim of the treatment is to correct
the emotional imbalance which is thought to be causing
the ailment.
The remedies are generally prepared by floating freshly
picked flowers in a bowl of spring water in sunlight
for a few hours, then mixed with brandy. The mixture
is then diluted before use. Some flowers may also be
boiled to extract their essence.
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What Happens During
Treatment?
Bach Flower remedies are easily available in health stores and
are often self-administered. The store is likely to have information
which will help you choose the remedy which will best treat your
emotional state.
You may like to visit a practitioner trained in the
use of Bach Flower remedies (often a herbalist or naturopath)
who can help you understand the “type” of
person you are - for example fearful, apathetic, jealous,
impatient, and so on - and help you choose the most
suitable remedy for you. If you have any physical ailments
such as allergies, asthma or eczema, the practitioner
will want to discuss any emotions that might be associated
with these.
Bach Flower remedies are usually administered as tinctures,
with a few drops being placed under the tongue up to
four times a day, or diluted in water and sipped. Some
essences are also available as creams. Combinations
of up to seven flower remedies can be taken at one
time.
The remedies are used until the problem is relieved, generally
a few weeks, but up to several months. Practitioners believe that
if your emotional problem is temporary, the remedy should work
immediately, but if it is a more deep-rooted problem, it may take
longer for the remedy to have an effect.
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What Is It Used
For?
Bach Flower remedies have been used to treat stress related problems
such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, headaches, premenstrual
tension and sexual problems. They may also be useful for asthma,
eczema, addictions, allergies and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Side Effects/Cautions
Bach flower remedies are diluted in a small amount of alcohol,
so are best avoided by anyone who should not drink alcohol.
People allergic to certain plants or flowers may be
sensitive to Bach flower remedies, although only a
small amount of the plant may exist in the solution.
These remedies should be viewed as a complementary
treatment and not a substitute for conventional medical
care.
References
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Recommended
Books
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The Encyclopedia of Bach
Flower Therapy
Mechthild Scheffer
The most comprehensive reference on Bach flower
therapy in print. Includes the latest information
on Bach flower remedies, combination remedies,
diagnosis, instructions for preparation, body
maps, and more. Illustrated with colour plates
of the Bach flowers and Kirlian photographs
of the energy signature of each flower. Mechthild
Scheffer's groundbreaking bestseller Bach
Flower Therapy: Theory and Practice revolutionized
the science of Bach flower remedies, detailing
the healing properties of each individual flower.
Now, for practitioner, student, and patient
alike, she offers The Encyclopedia of Bach
Flower Therapy, the most comprehensive and
up-to-date reference available on this gentle,
effective therapy. The first practitioner to
recognize the psychological underpinnings of
the Bach flower remedies, Scheffer demonstrates
that emotional and physical well-being are
inextricably linked and shows how flower therapies
can be a powerful tool for healing individual
symptoms and restoring balance to one's life.
The author provides a therapeutic profile for each remedy
and specific instructions for preparing combination remedies
to heal more complex conditions. Thorough diagnostic guidelines,
interview questions, progress evaluations, and body maps
guide both the practitioner and novice to the proper remedies
for innumerable emotional and physical ailments. The author
also gives advice for using Bach flower remedies in pediatrics
and veterinary medicine. With more than 120 colour photographs,
The Encyclopedia of Bach Flower Therapy is the complete reference
for everyone who studies and practices this therapy.
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The Bach Flower Remedies
Edward Bach
An overview of the natural remedies that have
become legendary for their effective treatment
of common conditions.
"IT IS NOT THE OBJECT of this book to
suggest that the art of healing is unnecessary;
far be it from any such intention; but it is
humbly hoped that it will be guide to those
who suffer, to seek within themselves the real
origin of their maladies so that they may assist
themselves in their own healing." - Edward
Bach
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Advanced Bach Flower Therapy: A Scientific
Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
Gotz Blome
A major advancement in the scientific use
of flower essences. Lists 200 clinically proven
combinations of Bach Flower essences for treating
specific conditions. Targets the source of
problems, not their outer manifestations.
Each of us has a unique psychic structure that affects our
emotions, thoughts, and actions. We can develop harmoniously
or have unbalanced reactions that can cause illness and psychosomatic
conditions. The strength of Bach Flower therapy lies in its
ability to treat these pathologies, restore balance, and
free us from the physical manifestations of problems that
are often psychic and emotional in origin. An indispensable
addition to existing Bach Flower works, Advanced Bach Flower
Therapy contains three significant new features that are
essential for reliable diagnosis and treatment, and make
practical use much easier:
A new comprehensive, psychologically sensitive explanation
for each individual remedy.
A detailed description of more than 200 proven combinations
that target the source of the problem rather than simply
addressing its symptoms.
A comprehensive repertory of symptoms and illnesses with
extensive advice and suggestions for treatment.
User-friendly and scientifically rigorous, Advanced Bach
Flower Therapy is the most important tool yet for anyone
wishing to develop a deeper understanding of the benefits
of floral essences.
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