Bach Flower Remedies are excellent for helping with the emotional healing process and developing balance between mind and body.
Bach Flower Remedies are a therapeutic method developed by Dr. Edward Bach, which is based on the use of medicinal flower essences to develop balance between the mind and body. The therapy is completely natural and, in fact, its main argument is the fact that our emotional state influences physical well-being, producing or curing illnesses.
In total, there are 38 different types of essences, each indicated to alleviate a specific negative emotion, such as insomnia, anxiety, fear, worry and indecision. In fact, it is worth remembering that Bach Flower Remedies must be used under the supervision of a floral therapist and that they cannot replace other medications recommended by your doctor.
Furthermore, were you curious to know a little more about Florals? So, continue here and discover the countless benefits of this method for the health of the mind and body.
Bach Flower Remedies: Origin
Bach Flower Remedies were developed by the English doctor, bacteriologist and researcher Edward Bach. During his creative research, Dr. Edward found 38 negative states of mind, so he created a flower essence for each one.
Most essences are made by flowers, however, only one of them is developed from a pure and healing spring water called “Rock Water”.
The research into the creation of the florals was carried out in a small chalet called Mount Vernon which, by the way, is currently called The Bach Centre.
What are florals for?
According to the creator of Bach flower remedies, Dr. Edward Bach, emotions can often be responsible for the appearance and cure of different problems. Therefore, when someone is feeling fear, anger or insecurity, for example, it is possible for physical illnesses to arise.
Therefore, therapy using Bach Flower Remedies serves to restore this balance, helping the patient to accept and work on their feelings. Furthermore, there are some benefits to adopting this method, check them out below:
- Bach flower remedies are 100% natural, meaning they can be used by anyone;
- They help in the treatment of illnesses, such as anxiety and depression;
- They are an excellent alternative to help us deal with everyday stress.
How are Bach flower remedies made?
Firstly, essences can be extracted using two methods: solar and boiling. When the solar method is used, the flowers are exposed in a glass of mineral water for three hours. By boiling, the flowers are boiled in a pan of water for half an hour.
After extraction, the essences are diluted and receive x amount of grain alcohol, brandy or cognac, or even glycerin.
Bach flower remedies, how to take them?
It is recommended to use 4 drops, 4 times a day, on the tongue or sublingually. However, this amount may vary depending on your therapist’s instructions. Furthermore, it is possible to use it by diluting it in a glass of water, which consists of diluting 2 drops of each floral essence in a glass of water (350ml).
How do you know which Bach flower remedies are ideal for you?
Finally, Bach flower remedies are divided into 7 groups. Therefore, each group corresponds to an emotion. Furthermore, find out which group you fit into and which essence is ideal for you:
Fear Group
- Mimulus: fear of known things and shyness.
- Rock Rose: terror and paralyzing fear.
- Cherry Plum: fear of losing control.
- Aspen: fear of unknown things.
- Red Chestnut: excessive concern for the well-being of those close to us.
Lack of interest group
- Clematis: dreaming about the future, however, without working in the present.
- Olive: exhaustion after mental or physical exertion.
- Chestnut Bud: Inability to learn from your own mistakes.
- Honeysuckle: living in the past.
- Wild Rose: feeling of being adrift, apathetic and resigned.
- Mustard: deep sadness for no apparent reason.
- White Chestnut: unwanted and uncontrollable thoughts, mental conflicts.
Florals for indecision and insecurity
- Cerato: lack of confidence in your own decisions.
- Scleranthus: difficulty choosing.
- Gentian: discouraged at the first/after a setback.
- Gorse: I despair.
- Wild Oat: doubts about which direction to take in life.
- Hornbeam: feeling of tiredness.
Loneliness group
- Impatiens: impatience.
- Water Violet: to balance reserved and distant personalities.
- Heather: excessive self-concern and selfish personality.
Hypersensitivity to influences and opinions group
- Agrimony: bad thoughts and inner restlessness behind a cheerful appearance.
- Centaury: difficulty saying no.
- Walnut: protection from unwanted influences and, in addition, for cases of change.
- Holly: hatred, envy and jealousy.
Florals for discouragement and despair
- Oak: supports beyond the limits of its capabilities.
- Elm: feeling of being overwhelmed by excessive responsibility.
- Larch: lack of confidence.
- Pine: culpa.
- Willow: self-pity and resentment.
- Sweet Chestnut: Extreme mental anguish.
- Crab Apple: for cleansing and, furthermore, for the feeling of self-rejection.
- Star of Bethlehem: shock and trauma.
Excessive worry group
- Beech: intolerance.
- Chicory: selfishness and possessiveness.
- Rock Water: self-denial and repression through rigidity.
- Vervain: excess enthusiasm.
- Vine: excess of authority, despotism.
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Sources: Tua Saúde, Essentia, Biologica Net.
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