The work of healing from trauma is often fraught with depression, anxiety, and other negative emotional states. Your efforts to heal these negative states may be enhanced with the use of Bach Flower Remedies. These homeopathic preparations of flower essences were developed by an English physician, Dr. Edward Bach, and are used all over the world by alternative practitioners. Using these preparations may help assist you in managing your feelings.
CAUTION: These simple remedies are not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental or physical illness. If you are on medication, you should consult your physician or appropriate health care professional before making any changes in your medication regimen.
What is Bach Flower Therapy?
Bach flower therapy is a form of energy medicine that can be used in conjunction with other forms of therapeutic intervention for releasing mental blocks and negative emotions. It offers a natural alternative for treating daily stress, mild to moderate mood concerns, fears and anxieties and other mental/emotional issues.
A Bach flower “remedy” consists of water that has been patterned with the energetic vibrations of one of 38 different flowers. Bach Flower Therapy is named after Dr. Edward Bach, whose research led to its development in England in the 1930’s. Like other energetic healing modalities, this therapy seeks to create balance in areas of energetic disruption and addresses the Emotional Body. Its purpose is to restore emotional harmony.
A questionnaire is available to help you determine which remedies may be beneficial for you. You can use this questionnaire to guide your selection; find it at Bach Flower Questionnaire.
All 38 of the remedies are listed with three questions that you should answer using a 1-5 rating system (1 is the least, 5 is the most). Place a number from 1-5 beside each question that applies to you. If the question does not apply, leave it blank. After completing the questionnaire, narrow your selection by adding up the points for each remedy and finding those that rank highest. These are the remedies you should use. Note: It is best to limit your remedy bottle to no more than 5-7 remedies.
Remedies may be used singly or in combination. A customized remedy bottle may include up to 5-7 flower essences combined in a personal remedy bottle. Click HERE to learn how to prepare a customized remedy bottle. Dr. Bach developed a combination formula called Rescue Remedy; which is especially helpful for times of stress. A complete description of the 38 flower remedies and purchasing information is available at The Original Bach Remedies.
Books to learn more:
The Bach Flower Remedies by Edward Bach & F.J. Wheeler; this is a complete reference guide written by the original developer of the flower remedies.
Bach Remedies and Flower Essences: The Transforming and Healing Power of Nature by Vivien Williamson; this is an excellent reference for developing your own personal remedy bottles, including specific formulas (found on page 53 of the hard copy) for addictions, fear, depression, insomnia and a history of abuse, as well as other conditions.
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