Using Flower Essences for Emotional Wellbeing

 

 

 

 

The Flower Essences were discovered by bacteriologist, Dr Edward Bach in the early 1900's. Bach believed that the mind and emotions played an important role in illness and that if he could rebalance a person's emotions, then their illness would improve. The Flower Remedies act as a catalyst for the body to release unhealthy emotional and mental patterns.

 

The following is a list of some of the flowers discovered by Bach whose tinctures came to be known as the Bach Flower Remedies:

Rescue Remedy:

Rescue Remedy is a combination of Clematis, Cherry Plum, Impatiens, Rock Rose and Star of Bethlehem. It is taken for shock, stress or trauma and its calming effects can be noticed within about 15 to 20 minutes from ingestion. 

Rescue Remedy is also available as a cream and contains Crab Apple which has a cleansing action. It is useful in the treatment of insect bites, bee stings, burns, cuts, bruises and skin irritations.

 

Agrimony:

Vibration: Joy

Uses: To release painful memories or repressed feelings.

 

Clematis:

Vibration: Creative Idealism

Uses: To improve concentration and bring about a renewed zest for life.

 

Crab Apple:

Vibration: Purity

Uses: For those with a negative body image.  Also helps to alleviate guilt.

 

Gorse:

Vibration: Hope

Uses: For helplessness and depression.

 

Honeysuckle:

Vibration: Capacity for change

Uses: To release the painful memories of previous relationships.

 

Hornbeam:

Vibration: Inner vitality

Uses: For mental or physical weariness or fatigue.

 

Impatiens:

Vibration: Patience

Uses: To bring about tolerance and understanding.

 

Oak:

Vibration: Endurance

Uses: To bring balance to negative emotional states.

 

Rock Rose:

Vibration: Steadfastness

Uses: Helps to release fear, terror and panic after a crisis situation. 

 

Star of Bethlehem:

Vibration: Restoration

Uses: Eases feelings of grief after an emotional separation or the loss of a loved one.

 

Walnut:

Vibration: Unaffectedness

Uses:  Eases the stress that goes with significant transitions in life.

 

White Chestnut:

Vibration: Tranquillity

Use: Aids in releasing obsessive thoughts and brings about peace of mind.

 

Wild Rose:

Vibration: Inner Motivation

Uses: Stimulates feelings of hope in desperate situations.

 

Willow:

Vibration: Personal Responsibility

Uses: For the release of bitterness and resentment.  Helps those who want to let go of blame and take responsibility for their lives. 

 

The Bach Flower Essences do not produce immediate results and must be taken for at least six to eight weeks for maximum effect. Changes start taking place after about two to four weeks, and although very subtle can have a profound impact over a period of time. The dosage and remedy may require adjustment as each new challenge arises.  

Although many new Flower Essences have been discovered since Dr Bach, the Bach Flower Remedies are still the most widely used today. Flower essences are available at most health shops and pharmacies and sold without prescription.