Bach Flower Essences
The information presented here comes from my casual research and should not be taken as medical advice.
In the 1920’s and 1930’s, a noted physician and homeopath, Dr. Edward Bach, identified 38 basic negative states of mind and developed a system to treat them with “flower essences”. The flower essences are still manufactured today, and distributed by A Nelson & Co, the offshoot of the pharmacy that originally produced them. The flower essences are created from flowers and spring water and preserved in brandy. They are taken by diluting two drops into a glass of water or other liquid. Brief descriptions of the 38 flower essence is provided below, and links to the Bach Centre and A Nelson & Co can be found in the links section at the bottom of this page.
Agrimony - to better express feelings.
Aspen - to overcome fears and anxieties.
Beech - to improve tolerance of others.
Centaury - to find strength to say no.
Cerato - for help in trusting ones own judgment.
Cherry Plum - for help with fear of losing control.
Chestnut Bud - for help learning from past mistakes.
Chicory - for help overcoming possessiveness of others.
Clematis - for help with grounding in the physical world.
Crab Apple - for help improving self-image.
Elm - for help with composure, feeling overwhelmed.
Gentian - for overcoming discouragement, despondency.
Gorse - for help with feelings of hopelessness or despair.
Heather - for help being comfortable with silence or alone.
Holly - for help with feelings of envy or suspicion.
Honeysuckle - for help leaving the past behind.
Hornbeam - for help feeling alert and enthusiastic for life.
Impatiens - for help with impatience, irritability
Larch - for help with self-confidence..
Mimulus - for help with known fears (e.g., of the dark).
Mustard - for help with sudden feelings of gloom.
Oak - for help relaxing.
Olive - for overcoming mental or physical exhaustion.
Pine - for overcoming guilt and self-blame.
Red Chestnut - for overcoming excessive worry for others.
Rock Rose - for overcoming panic or terror.
Rock Water - to help with rigidity, self-repression.
Scleranthus - for help concentrating and making decisions.
Star of Bethlehem - for overcoming trauma and shock.
Sweet Chestnut - for overcoming anguish, improving endurance.
Vervain - for help with accepting other points of view.
Vine - for help with becoming less domineering, more flexible.
Walnut - for easing transitions.
Water Violet - for helping loners interact with others.
White Chestnut - for mental balance, overcoming insomnia.
Wild Oat - for help gaining focus, purpose, direction.
Wild Rose - for help overcoming resignation and apathy.
Willow - for help overcoming resentment and self-pity.
If you have comments, or would like to contribute some information to this site, please send an email to wisdomtoshare@kittyco.net.
Bach Centre
www.bachcentre.com/
A Nelson & Co
www.nelsons.net/
OTHER LINKS:
AFFILIATE LINKS:
amazon.com
By The Planet Health Superstore
www.bytheplanet.com
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