Bachflowers

What are Bach Flowers?

Bach Flowers are essences from wild growing plants, which are dissolved in spring water and taken as drops. The individual flower essences are assigned to certain negative states of mind, which Dr Bach himself categorised at the time. According to Bach, those out of balance states of mind are the reason for the development of all diseases. Through the flower essences it is possible to regulate these negative states of mind and thereby bring about a healing. There are 38 essences in total: One for every unbalanced state of mind.

Where do Bach flowers come from?

Bach flowers do not grow on trees or in rivers: they are produced. There are two processes during which the flowers and plants release their healing energy into the spring water. The more common method involves placing the plants in the water for several hours at the peak of flowering and exposing the mixture to the sun. To preserve the essence, alcohol is then added to the water in a ratio of 1:1. The resulting mixture is then diluted with water in a ratio of 1:240. In the second method, the essence is created by heating the flowers in or with spring water.

What effect do Bach flowers have?

For each of the 38 mood disorders described by Dr. Bach, there is a flower essence that has a positive effect on the respective imbalance. What takes place during the therapy is a positive change in precisely those emotional states which, according to Dr. Bach, manifest themselves in a change in the feelings and ways of thinking of the respective person. The Bach Flowers therefore bring about an improvement in the mental, spiritual or emotional state, even before it can worsen and possibly lead to physical illness (e.g. stomach ulcers caused by stress or anxiety).

What do Rescue drops do?

The Bach Flower Emergency Drops aka Rescue Drops contain the essences of five flowers. Each of these five flowers has a positive effect on emotions that most people experience under enormous stress or in exceptional situations. The emergency drops are intended to help to regain inner balance in a mental emergency situation (for example, a death in the family) instead of “closing”.

How to use them: How do I take Bach Flowers?

The homeopath or the practitioner decides which Bach Flowers to use based on the feelings and moods described by the patient. Traditionally, Bach flowers are given in drop form (two to four drops) directly on the tongue or in a glass of still water for both acute and chronic conditions. However, they can also be administered as globules or used externally (for example as an ointment or on wraps and compresses). It is also possible to apply the Bach Flower remedies to wrists or temples.

How long can I take Bach Flower remedies?

There is no fixed rule as to how long you can or may take Bach Flower remedies. However, as it is a naturopathic preparation with no known side effects, there is no reason why it should not be taken for several weeks or even months. Basically, the following applies: As long as the state of mind for which you started the therapy continues, you should continue taking the Bach Flowers.

Which Bach Flowers do I need?