 By: Gleason Center Editors, E. Bozik Bach Flower Remedies help the body heal itself while gently restoring balance. They were discovered in the 1930’s by British physician, bacteriologist, and pathologist- Edward Bach, M.D. Bach believed the root cause of disease began with negative emotion. Therefore, Bach Flower Remedies are focused on treating a patient’s emotional and mental state. This homeopathic therapy is a powerful tool in healing trauma, managing chronic pain, and promoting self awareness. Bach Flower Remedies include 38 wildflower essences (or remedies) each associated with a basic human emotion: Agrimony - mental torture behind a cheerful face Aspen - fear of unknown things Beech - intolerance Centaury - the inability to say 'no' Cerato - lack of trust in one's own decisions Cherry Plum - fear of the mind giving way Chestnut Bud - failure to learn from mistakes Chicory - selfish, possessive love Clematis - dreaming of the future without working in the present Crab Apple - the cleansing remedy, also for self-hatred Elm - overwhelmed by responsibility Gentian - discouragement after a setback Gorse - hopelessness and despair Heather - self centeredness and self concern Holly - hatred, envy and jealousy Honeysuckle - living in the past Hornbeam - tiredness at the thought of doing something Impatiens - impatience Larch - lack of confidence Mimulus - fear of known things Mustard - deep gloom for no reason Oak - the plodder who keeps going past the point of exhaustion Olive - exhaustion following mental or physical effort Pine - guilt Red Chestnut - over concern for the welfare of loved ones Rock Rose - terror and fright Rock Water - self denial, rigidity and self repression Scleranthus - inability to choose between alternatives Star of Bethlehem - shock Sweet Chestnut - extreme mental anguish, when everything has been tried and there is no light left Vervain - over enthusiasm Vine - dominance and inflexibility Walnut - protection from change and unwanted influences Water Violet - quiet self reliance leading to isolation White Chestnut - unwanted thoughts and mental arguments Wild Oat - uncertainty over one's direction in life Wild Rose - drifting, resignation, apathy Willow - self pity and resentment How do you know which remedies you need? This is based on your personality, current state of health, physical symptoms, and emotional response to illness. A homeopathic practitioner who is trained in Bach Flower Remedies can help select which of the essences may benefit you. Bach Flower Essences are highly diluted and preserved in water and alcohol, usually brandy. Two drops of each remedy (up to six remedies) may be taken orally on the tongue or diluted in a glass of water. Bach Flower Remedies may also be applied topically, rubbed onto temples or wrists. For chronic health concerns, a personal remedy may be designed and taken daily. Bach Flower Remedies are best when taken with intention and in combination with other therapies. They are especially transformative when used alongside positive daily affirmations. No known side effects have been attributed to Bach Flower Remedies. However, patients recovering from alcoholism and addiction should be aware that Bach Flower Remedies contain diluted brandy. The above list of the 38 Bach Flower Remedies has been adapted for educational purposes from The Bach Center. If you like this post, you might also enjoy: The Natural First Aid Kit 
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