Define Bach Flowers
Bach Flowers, also known as Bach Flower Remedies® and Bach Flower Essences, are a set of 38 tinctures created by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s for alleviating emotional suffering and bolstering mental health.
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History
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Chicory, One of the Bach Flower Essences In 1930, Dr. Edward Bach left his lucrative London medical practice because he felt traditional medicine treated only the symptoms of disease rather than addressing the emotional and mental states of the patient. Building on the tenants of homeopathy, Dr. Bach believed that 38 distinct personality structures governed differing reactions to illness and subsequent emotional or mental suffering.
Creation
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Larch, One of the Bach Flower Essences Bach Flower Essences are made by sun-steeping the flower in spring or mineral water or boiled, filtered water that has cooled. The resultant liquid is often combined with a preservative such as brandy or vegetable glycerin. A few drops of the Essence can be placed under the tongue or in a glass of water.
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The 38 Bach Flower Essences
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Cherry Plum, One of the Bach Flower Essences Agrimony
Elm
Mustard
Vervain
Aspen
Gentian
Oak
Vine
Beech
Gorse
Olive
Walnut
Centaury
Heather
Pine
Water Violet
Cerato
Holly
Red Chestnut
White Chestnut
Cherry Plum
Honeysuckle
Rock Rose
Wild Oat
Chestnut Bud
Hornbeam
Rock Water
Wild Rose
Chicory
Impatiens
Scleranthus
Willow
Clematis
Larch
Star of Bethlehem
Crab Apple
Mimulus
Sweet Chestnut
Safety
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Gorse, One of the Bach Flower Essences Because Bach Flower Essences are made from edible flowers steeped in water, they are considered 100% safe for both humans and animals.
Fun Facts
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Beech, One of the Bach Flower Essences Rescue Remedy, a combination of five Bach Flower Essences, is often used for stress relief in pets.
Rock Water is the only Bach Flower Essence not derived from a flower (it's from rock springs).
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References
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