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Bach Flower Remedies
Bach flower remedies are dilutions of flower material developed by Edward Bach, an English physician and homeopath, in the 1930s. The remedies are intended primarily for emotional and spiritual conditions.
Useful for any emotional or mental condition. In particular:
- Stress
- Fearfulness
- Uncertainty
- Disinterest
- Loneliness
- Despair
- Digestive disorders
- Excessive concern for other people
- Sleep problems
- Skin problems
- Any physical symptom arising from an emotional problem.
How does it work?
Bach Flower Remedies use the life essence of flowers to balance the negative emotions that lead to, and are symptoms of, dis-ease. They are a natural method of establishing personal equilibrium and harmony.
Edward Bach believed there was a crucial relationship between the mental outlook of a person and their physical state. He stated that negative emotions could manifest themselves physically as pain, stress and illness.
Bach Flower Remedies heal the mind in a gentle, natural way, ensuring that the body has the will to heal itself and to right any imbalances.
There are 38 remedies, developed to support every conceivable personality, attitude and negative state of mind.
Experiences
Primarily for self help use but may be used by a practitioner of another therapy, i.e homeopathy or naturopathy.
Bach remedies are sold in a concentrated form that should be:
- Diluted with fruit juice or mineral water
- Rubbed on the lips or behind the ears
- Dropped directly onto the tongue.
Dose is usually 4 drops of solution.
Side effects
Duration and number of sessions
Dose is usually repeated 4 times daily, but for immediate problems, may be repeated every 3 - 5 minutes.
Safety issues
- Safe for every age group.
- Safe for every level of health.
- Will not interfere with any other medication or therapy, but do tell your practitioner if you are taking any medication.
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