BACH FLOWERS

WORDS FROM DR EDWARD BACH

Dr. Edward Bach

"They are able, like beautiful music or any glorious uplifting thing which gives us inspiration, to raise our very natures, 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." 

                                                      Dr. Edward Bach (1886-1936)  

  ABOUT BACH FLOWERS


This method of treatment consists of 38 remedies. They are all prepared from the flowers of wild plants, bushes or trees. None of them are toxic, harmful or habit forming.

They are not selected  due to a specific physical complaint, but rather according to the person's state of mind, moods, fears, worry, anger, depression at the time of the complaint or illness.




An inharmonious state of mind will not only hinder the recovery of health but is the primary cause of illness.

We have all experienced that under times of "stress", grief, worry, strife, we are more inclined to get sick and not be able to ward off the infection as we usually can.

Dr Edward Bach discovered this and set out to find non toxic natural substances to help us find our inner balance, strength and peace. Bach Flowers are safe for all ages even babies and easy to select. There is no negative effect of trying the "wrong" essence. All that will happen is, "nothing" as you don't need for example self-confidence (Larch) if you already have enough.

Taking the 4 drops 4 times daily will have you feeling more happy, energetic, easy going and calm after a few days.

RESCUE REMEDY

Almost everyone has heard of the fabulous Rescue Remedy which comes in drops, creme, candy and spray form. I highly recommend having your own bottle in your home, car, first aid kit, handbag.

Try using it externally for: burns, blisters, bruises, insect bites, rashes or pains, colicy baby tummies

Put a few drops either directly on your tongue, in  a glass of water, or in your water bottle. I have used Rescue Remedy during labour and my husband before fainting while supporting me during labour. Also after accidents, arguments, before visiting the dentist, before exams, public speaking, cough spasms, etc. The list is endless!

You can purchase your 20mls bottle with the 5 flowers for only $20 from me.

Give Rescue Remedy a go and when you are convinced how wonderful this mixture of 5 flower essences is, imagine what a mixture made especially for YOU could achieve in balancing your emotions.


CHOOSING YOUR FLOWERS

Here are some brief indicators to help you understand what kind of emotions, issues the flower essences can help with. Obviously there is more to each one than listed below.

Agrimony - mental torture behind a cheerful face, "clown"
Apen - fear of unknown things, "ghosts under the bed"
Beech - intolerance towards others and self
Centaury- the inability to say 'no' , urge to keep peace and please
Cerato - lack of trust in one's own decisions, "what do you think?"
Cherry Plum - fear of the mind giving way, anger, restlessness
Chestnut Bud - failure to learn from mistakes
Chicory - selfish, possessive love
Clematis - dreaming of the future without working in the present, daydreaming
Crab Apple - the cleansing remedy, also for self-hatred
Elm - overwhelmed by responsibility, the task at hand
Gentian - easily discouraged after a setback
Gorse - hopelessness and despair, chronic illness
Heather - self-centerdness and self-concern, attention seeking, can't be alone
Holly - hatred, envy and jealousy
Honeysuckle - living in the past, homesickness
Hornbeam - tiredness at the thought of doing something
Impatience - impatience, itch
Larch - lack of confidence
Mimulus - fear of known things
Mustard - sadness for no reason
Oak - the plodder who keeps going past the point of exhaustion, workaholic
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, need to have control
Scleranthus - inability to choose between alternatives
Star of Bethlehem - shock, emotional hurt
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, helps to achieve goals
Water Violet - pride and aloofness, you put up emotional "protection barriers"
White Chestnut - unwanted thoughts and mental arguments, can't get thoughts, song out of head
Wild Oat - uncertainty over one's direction in life
Wild Rose - drifting, resignation, apathy
Willow - self-pity and resentment

YOUR PERSONAL BACH FLOWER MIXTURE

After a brief talk about how you are feeling and what your current issue is, you will have the chance to look at cards with photos of the 38 Bach Flowers. You can then choose the ones that stand out in a positive or negative way. While doing that I will make my selection. Then I will explain to you each of the flowers that you have selected. There is usually a 70-80% match between our choices.

This method works especially well with younger children who often have difficulty expressing their emotions.

I also have a chart of the body divided into zones which correlate to the Bach Flowers. So if there is a pain, itch, rash, injury, boil, etc. in an area,  the indicated  Bach Flower can be added to the mixture.

For external use I can prepare a lotion with Bach Flowers to also relieve the pain or irritation.

The 50mls bottle is made up of distilled water with a little alcohol and usually 5-8 Bach Flowers. The recommended daily dose is 4 drops 4 times daily and will last you 4-6 weeks. 
The cost is $35/50mls

This is not only safe, effective and natural healing of mind and body but also very affordable. Usually 1 bottle is enough until another issue requires other flowers.


EXAMPLES HOW BACH FLOWERS CAN HELP

Here are just some of the issues that can improve with Bach Flowers.

Anyone: anxiety, anger, problems with sleep, rashes, sadness, grief, homesickness, lack of confidence, fear public speaking, exam fright,  ...

Children: behavioural problems, jealousy, biting/hitting, fears (dark, ghosts, robbers), eating disorders, biting nails, nightmares, learning problems, poor concentration

Teenagers: Who am I? , What do I want to do?, I'm too tired!,.............................................


And so much more!