Bach Flower Essences

Within each one of us lies a divine blueprint for our lives. We each have a plan and purpose; our soul knows exactly why we are here. Everyday life and its worries can cloud over our true being. Family, friends and work make demands on our time and energy, leaving us drained and fustrated. World situations and personal circumstances create anxiety, worry, fear and sleeplessness. As all the stresses of daily life mount, we may even find ourselves despondent, with no energy or enthusiasm for life. Yet, the soul within us remains, calling us to shine our light. And the Bach Flower Essences can help us. 

What are the Bach Flower Essences?

A natural system of stress management, the Bach Flower Essences were discovered by a physician named Dr. Edward Bach, in the 1930's. Dr. Bach was a physician, surgeon, homeopath, bacteriologist and immunologist. In working with his patients, he found that their physical illnesses were exacerbated by their mental and emotional states and so set to discover a system of healing that would be safe and simple, with no side effects. He located 38 flowering plants and trees which balanced specific negative emotions and formulated them into dilute homeopathic mixtures. These liquids, known as the Bach Flower Essences, can be used in combination to address over 200 million states of mind. Best of all, they are safe, non-toxic and do not interact with any form of treatment. The Bach Flower Essences are manufactured under strict guidelines for safety and purity (GMP) which are established by the World Health Organization and are available in 66 languages. 

How do they work?

How do they work? These flower essences, like other forms of natural medicine, take effect by treating the individual, not the disease or the symptoms of the disease. They work specifically on the emotional condition of the person concerned. Thus two people with the same complaint, e.g. arthritis, may benefit from quite different essences. One may be resigned to the illness, while the other may be impatient with it, so different essences will be appropiate in each case. The effect of taking the essences is not to suppress negative attitudes but to transform the physical system to engage fully in fighting disease and stress. People do not have to be physically ill to benefit from the essences, many of us go through times of difficulty and fatigue when negativity creeps in; at these times the essences are invaluable in restoring the balance before physical symptoms appear.



Do they have a placebo effect?

No more than any other medicines, the essences are very effective with both animals and babies, as well as in helping sceptial people who try them as a last resort. Plants also benefit from the essences; gardeners find that giving Rescue Remedy on re-potting, for example, helps the plants to flourish after being moved.

What is a Bach Flower Consultation?

During a Bach Flower Consultation you will be guided to assist your current situation to determine which essences will help you. You will receive instruction on how to take the essences and what to expect of the healing process.