Bach Flower Essence Remedies

Edward Bach’s Interpretation

In 1934, Bach wrote the following concerning the way his Flower Remedies work:

“The action of these remedies is to raise our vibrations and open up our channels for the reception of the Spiritual Self; to flood our natures with the particular virtue we need, and wash out from us the fault that is causing harm. They are able, like beautiful music or any glorious uplifting thing which gives us inspiration, to raise our very natures, and bring us nearer to our souls and by that very act to bring us peace and relieve our sufferings. They cure, not by attacking the disease, but by flooding our bodies with the beautiful vibrations of our higher nature, in the presence of which, disease melts away as snow in the sunshine.

There is no true healing unless there is a change in outlook, peace of mind, and inner happiness."

It has been found, however, that today not everyone can grasp and accept the simplicity and greatness of Dr. Edward Bach’s thoughts, written over 70 years ago

Flower Essences are generally prepared from an infusion of wild flowers or pristine garden blooms. Like Homeopathic remedies, Flower Essences influence the human energy field and are vibrational in nature embodying the specific energy pattern of each flower. These patterns do not impact us by direct physical or chemical intervention in our bodies, instead it is the phenomenon of resonance; the way a specific structure and shape of the life force of the flower resonates and awakens particular qualities within the human soul, for example: as when a guitar string sound matches a note sung.

 Single Flower Essence Remedies

Negative state indications - Positive sense of relief

o AGRIMONY- Addictions, hiding pain/feelings – Freedom from Addiction through    understanding deeper issues 

o ASPEN – Unknown Cause of Fear – Feeling Safe and grounded

o ROCK ROSE – Panic – Calm, and centered, ability to cope with acute Feeling of fear 

o MIMULUS – Specific Fears - Able to handle problems pragmatically

o CHERRY PLUM – Feeling Desperate and out of control - Regain perspective

o RED CHESTNUT – Over- care taking and worry about others – Self-care - objectivity

o CERATO – Inability to make own decisions, relies on advice from others – Develop Inner voice

o SCLERANTHUS – Indecision, Confusion – Makes decisions with enhanced clarity and certainty

o GENTIAN – Discouragement – Renewed sense of optimism

o GORSE – Hopelessness and despair – Able to see possibilities and options

o HORNBEAM – Exhaustion on many levels but struggles on – Renewed vitality and energy

o WILD OAT – Uncertain of Life Path or purpose – Realization of motivation and intention

o CLEMATIS – preoccupied, disassociated, inability to focus – Interested, Focused, present 

o HONEYSUCKLE – Thinking often of the past or past events, Nostalgia – Ability to release the past

o WILD ROSE – Apathy – Healthy involvement in relationships, activities or work

o OLIVE – Struggling on without result or reward – Peace, successful result of releasing attachments

o MUSTARD- Depression – Positive attitude, renewed enthusiasm

o CHESTNUT BUD – Inability to change old Patterns – Learning from repetition, completion 

o WATER VIOLET – Aloofness, loneliness – Connection, healthy involvement, social skills

o WHITE CHESTNUT – Worry, unproductive repetitive thoughts – Relaxed mental state, Calm mind

o IMPATIENS – Impatient, Irritable – Realignment with right timing, acceptance, and harmony

o HEATHER – Unhappy being alone, relying on others to fill a inner void – Contentment with self

o CENTUARY – Difficulty saying ‘no’; neglects self - Creating Healthy Boundaries

o WALNUT – Difficulty with transitions - Letting go, Moving On, energetic protection 

o HOLLY – Anger, jealousy, suspicion – Compassion, Understanding, Love

o LARCH – Lack of confidence, fear of failure- feeling capable, determined

o PINE – Guilt, self blame, over apologetic, perfectionists – releasing the past, forgiveness

o ELM – Overwhelmed, over committed to responsibilities and obligations – restore composure

o SWEET CHESTNUT – Grief, desperate anguish “dark night of the Soul’ – restored faith and trust

o STAR OF BETHLEHEM – Old or recent trauma, shock - Restoring, Healing, Integration

o WILLOW – resentment, Bitterness, ‘Poor me’ attitude, negative attitude – optimism, positive view

o CRAB APPLE – poor self esteem, self hatred, shame – Cleansing, acceptance of self, perspective

o CHICORY – Feelings of being unwanted and never having been properly loved – unconditional love

o VERVAIN – Anxiety, strongly opinionated, pushy – relaxed, ability to see others points of view,

o VINE – Controlling, domineering, inflexible, un-cooperative ‘Bossy’ – encouragement of others

o BEECH – Critical / Judgmental, Intolerant, fault – finding – Empathy, tolerance, sensitivity

o ROCK WATER – Feeling Stuck, rigidity, strict standards, alienation – Letting go, flexible, adaptable

    OAK      – For those who keeps going past the point of exhaustion - helps to restore physical strength and encourages us to take it easy at times, as a human being we need this!