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What are the "Bach Flower" remedies?
"There is no true healing unless there is a change in outlook,
peace of mind, and inner happiness." Dr. Edward Bach, 1934
Edward Bach, medical doctor, bacteriologist, and homeopathic
physician, dedicated his life to discovering a system of healing
which would go beyond the diagnosis and treatment of physical
symptoms to address the emotional and mental roots of disease. He
came to realize that when people were treated on the basis of
distinctive personality characteristics, rather than according to
their disease, true healing could occur. Convinced that he would
discover what he sought in nature, he began to explore the fields
and forests of England in search of Essences which would be
effective, pure, and inexpensive.
One day, the sight of dewdrops glistening on flower petals
inspired him with the idea that the heat of the sun, acting through
the dew, must draw out the healing essence of each flower Through
the development of a method for extracting this essence and
self-experimentation with the resulting essences he isolated
flowers which addressed a broad range of psychological conditions.
These became known as the Bach Flower Essences.
View a list of Essences and the symptoms they address here:
Stress related remedies click here Depression related remedies click here
How They Heal
Dr. Bach believed that the source of all illness is conflict
between one's higher self, which wishes to realize its full
potential, and the personality (or ego) which may obstruct this
realization through limiting beliefs and actions. This obstruction
expresses itself through blockages which prevent the wishes of the
higher self from being heard, as illustrated in this case
history.
Susan deeply wishes to do volunteer work at a local animal
shelter in order to deepen her bonds with animals and to be of
service to them. Her mother, bored and lonely, demands all of
Susan's free time. Susan, feeling obliged to meet her mother's
needs, blocks the energy of the impulses which come from her higher
self. She thus both prevents herself from using this energy for her
personal growth and uses additional energy in trying to avoid
recognition of her feelings of frustration and dissatisfaction.
The Bach Flower Essence Centaury is for those who (in Bach's
words) "become more servants than willing helpers," thus neglecting
their own purpose in being. Willow would be helpful if Susan feels
resentful; Pine could alleviate guilt about living her own life;
while Chicory would be useful in helping Susan's mother let go of
her daughter.
Because each essence has the same energy as that of the desire
the higher self wishes to fulfill it is able to make direct contact
with this energy, strengthening the higher self to dissolve the
energy blockages.
Virtuosity does not represent that Bach Flower Essences should replace medical attention or treatment where appropriate. When in doubt, consult your medical practitioner.
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