Bach flower remedies are dilutions of flower material developed by Edward Bach, an English physician and homeopath, in the 1930s.[1] The remedies are intended primarily for emotional and spiritual conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, insomnia and stress.
The remedies contain a very small amount of flower material in a 50:50 solution of water and brandy. Because the remedies are extremely dilute they do not have a characteristic scent or taste of the plant. Vendors claim that the remedies contain "energetic" nature of the flower and that this can be transmitted to the user.[2] Although Bach flower remedies often are associated with homeopathy, the remedies do not follow homeopathic precepts such as the law of similars or the assumption that curative powers are enhanced by diluting and shaking ("succussion").
Two systematic reviews of clinical trials of Bach flower remedies found no support for effects beyond a placebo. The placebo effect may be enhanced by the user's reflection on his or her emotional state, by a practitioner's empathy for the user, or by the administration of the remedy serving as a calming ritual
Each remedy is used alone or in conjunction with other remedies, and each flower is believed by advocates to impart specific qualities to the remedy. Bach flower remedies are also used on pets and domestic animals. Remedies are usually taken orally.
Remedies may be recommended by a naturopath or by a trained Bach flower practitioner after an interview. An individual may also choose the combination they feel best suits their situation. Some vendors recommend dowsing to select a remedy.
The best known flower remedy is the Rescue Remedy combination,[5] which contains an equal amount each of Rock rose, Impatiens, Clematis, Star of Bethlehem and Cherry Plum remedies. The product is aimed at treating stress, anxiety, and panic attacks, especially in emergencies. Rescue Remedy is a trade mark and other companies produce the same formula under other names, such as Five Flower Remedy.[6]
Rescue Cream contains the same remedies in a cream form, with the addition of Crab Apple, the only one of Bach's remedies meant to work directly on the physical body as well as with the emotions. It is applied externally in response to minor skin problems such as itches, cuts, stings, pimples and burns.
Research on the effects of a particular remedy is done[who?] by case reporting with consensus review by other users. Results found in this manner are susceptible to confirmation bias, a tendency to search for or interpret new information in a way that confirms preconceptions and avoid information and interpretations which contradict prior beliefs.
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HOW BACH FLOWER ESSENCES WORK
Bach Flower Essences have the quality and ability to change a negative emotion into a positive one. For instance a person with a low self-esteem will, after taking specific flower essences, start to believe in him or herself again and will be more self-confident dealing with the day-to-day things.
Negative emotions are not suppressed but turned into the opposite positive emotional state for example fear of failure into self-confidence or impatience into calmness and tranquility.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Bach Flower Essences are 100 % natural and can successfully be used by children and adults. They are completely safe and harmless. There are no side effects, you cannot over dose and they are not addictive. They can be used in combination with other medication and/or other forms of treatment including homeopathy without interference.
APPLICATIONS AND USAGE
Bach Flower Essences can be applied in a vast number of areas. They work on all aspects of psychological and emotional health. There are 38 different Bach Flower Essences each of them acts on a specific emotional state. Most of the time up to 6 different flower essences are mixed into a treatment bottle which will address a specific problem.
