Bach Flower Remedies are the original form of Flower Essence Therapy, which Dr. Edward Bach originated.
Flower essence therapy is a form of alternative medicine which uses diluted homeopathic tinctures of 38 different flowers. Each remedy is used alone or in conjunction with other remedies. Each flower is believed by advocates to impart specific qualities to the remedy. They are generally specially prepared by a naturopath or other healer for each patient to meet his/her individual needs (including nervous conditions such as depression, anxiety, insomnia and general stress).
The best-known Bach flower remedy is Rescue remedy, a pre-blended combination of Rock Rose, Impatiens, Clematis, Star of Bethlehem and Cherry Plum extracts. Rescue Remedy is so-called because the ingredients are believed to relieve acute stress, anxiety, and panic attacks, especially in emergency situations. Rescue Remedy is taken at need, and it is available either in a small spray-bottle, in a glass bottle with an eye-dropper, or as a 'rescue cream' to be rubbed onto the skin. Drops are generally taken under the tongue, as needed.
Rescue Remedy and other Bach flower remedies can be used on household pets and domestic animals, and it has been reported to be quite successful in calming them and improving problem behaviours.
Bach Flower Remedies contain no artificial preservatives or additives. By themselves, the tinctures are extremely perishable so they are mixed with a grape-alcohol or other alcohol carrier (usually brandy or cognac mixed with water) to act as a preservative.
There are makers of Flower remedies all over the world. Bach was the originator of an idea that has spread far and wide. The principles are the same throughout the world.
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The Dr. Edward Bach Centre in the UK presents this list of the 38 remedies discovered by Dr Bach and directed at a specific characteristic or emotional state.
List of Bach Flower Remedies
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