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Bach Flower Remedies are powerful yet gentle healing tools that can catalyse the resolution of deep emotional imbal­ances, as can homeopathy. Where they differ from homeopathy is firstly that being a complete system of only 38 remedies and one combination there is far less choice than faces the homeopath, even for an acute prescription. Second, there seems to be no possibility of a “proving” – that is an adverse effect of creating the medicine picture in a patient by taking a homeopathic medicine day in day out for a period of time – Bach remedies are not potentised sequentially by succussion, merely by the sun or by boiling, and then a one step dilution to stock essence, and one further to treat­ment bottle. Aggravations can occur, but they are rare and short-lived. Third, Bach remedies do not appear to have direct effects on the physical body or physical symptoms, as can homeopathy. Instead, they work through the “men­tals and emotionals” – the more subtle aspects of a remedy picture. Bach categorised his remedies into the Twelve Healers, the Seven Helpers and the Second Nineteen.

Special Precautions of Bach Flower Remedies

If you're a recovering alcoholic or otherwise wish to avoid alcohol, you should be aware that Bach remedies contain diluted brandy. Individuals with emotional problems or serious medical conditions may be harmed if they substitute Bach flower remedies for conventional medical treatment or proven psychological approaches.

Health Benefits and uses of Bach Flower Remedies are

The Twelve Healers

The Twelve Healers are the type essences. They describe your essential nature or “remedy type” - for example how we behave when ill, what we are like under pressure, what qualities we admire or dislike in others. Essence descriptions will show you the relationship between your true nature and the core characteristics of the individual essence. The ‘Key Words’ are general headings which the Bach flower remedies treat. The ‘Themes’ are areas of the personality the remedies help to develop. ‘Use for’ referrers to areas of imbalance the remedies correct.

• Agrimony-(agrimonia eupatoria)

Key Word: Truth Themes:Honesty, authentic humor, openness Use For: masked emotions/inner pain, escapism via addiction

• Centaury-(centaurium erythaea)

Key Word: Dignity; Themes:boundaries, self esteem, self reliance Use for: weak personality, being taken advantage, trouble saying “No”

• Cerato-(ceratostigma willmottiana)

Key Word: Instinct/knowledge; Themes: trusting self, connection with higher self, discernment; Use for discretion, being easily influenced

• Chicory-(chicorium intybus)

Key Word: Love Themes:fulfillment, radiant love, unconditional love; Use for possessiveness, heart ache, manipulative behavior

• Clematis-(clematis vitalba)

Key Word: Integration Themes: grounded present; Use for daydreaming, unable to manifest and ground

• Gentian-(gentiana amarella)

Key Word:Hope Themes: faith and trust in a positive outcome; Use for doubt, pessimism, despair

• Impatiens-(impatiens grandulifera)

Key Word: Compassion Themes: patience, tolerance, harmonious relationship with time; Use for: irritability, developing tolerance, patience

• Mimulus-(mimulus guttatus)

Key Word: Fearlessness Themes: confidence, bravery, security; Use for: fear of known things, timidity, shyness

• Rock Rose-(helianthemum nulmularium)

Key Word: Assurance Themes: calm strength, emotional steadiness; Use for: panic, stuck emotions of terror

• Scleranthus-(scleranthus annus)

Key Word: Decisive Themes: stability, balance, decisiveness, making a decision; Use for: indecisiveness, mood swings, trust in making decisions

• Vervain-(verbena officinalis)

Key Word: Passion Themes: enthusiasm, dynamic optimism; Use for: overly stressed, type A, high strung, righteous indignation

• Water Violet-(hottonia palustris)

Key Word: Unity Themes: gracefulness, quite, integration with group; Use for: feelings of loneliness, pride, isolation, superiority

The Seven Helpers

The Seven Helpers are the essences to be selected for long term emotional states like hopelessness or lack of direction. These are the support essences, most often used in combination with a Bach flower from the Twelve Healers.

The Second Nineteen

The Second Nineteen are the essences to be selected for emotional responses. They help us to develop greater inner strength and fortitude and bring out our best qualities.

The Seven Emotional Groups

Dr Bach grouped the 38 flower remedies into seven emotional groups based around feelings such as loneliness, despair or uncertainty. Looking within each group, detailed essence properties will allow you to choose the right essence for your emotional response.

Five Flower, Exam and Rest

5 Flower ® Essence is the original combination essence. Dr Bach named this combination “rescue remedy” and it can be used in any kind of emergency or when we need immediate emotional help. Use it before or after moments of difficulty or any kind of upset. 5 flower® essence is the first point of call in times of change or transformation.

Exam Essence and Rest Essence are combination essences developed exclusively by Healingherbs Ltd. Use Exam Essence in times of challenge and Rest Essence when you need to relax and unwind.

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