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Bach Flower Remedies

What Are Bach Flower Remedies?

Developed by British physician Dr. Edward Bach, the Bach Flower Remedies are considered a gentle, non-toxic, subtle method of healing with no known side effects to the active ingredients. It is based on the concept that the natural state of being is that of health, and that situations in everyday life cause emotional imbalance. These imbalances may ultimately lead to physical illness. By using either one of a combination of 38 flower essences, the internal healing mechanism of the body is stimulated and the emotional imbalance is then corrected. The concepts of the flower remedies are based on principles very similar to that of Classical Homeopathy developed by Samuel Hahnemann.

Each remedy is chosen based on it being associated with specific emotional characteristics. For example, the flower remedy “scleranthus” represents the characteristics of someone who vacillates and who is indecisive, nervous, impulsive, restless, erratic, easily distracted, and experiences wide mood fluctuations.

Although remedies are often used reactively, i.e. to treat an imbalance, they can also be used preventatively and be incorporated into everyday lives. In this case, remedies are chosen based on the emotions generated by our predominant personality characteristics.

Bach Flower Remedies be used safely on babies, pregnant women, the elderly, on animals, and even on plants. The preparation methods leave no trace of the original plant, therefore allergies to the plants used in the remedies should not pose any danger. Bach Flower Remedies are often used in conjunction with conventional medicine. Bach recognized that traditional and alternative medicines are each valid in their own ways and recommended the remedies be used in conjunction with a nutritional diet, exercise, fresh air, meditation, orthodox, and complimentary medicines.

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