Although the Bach Flower Remedies number 38 in all, Dr.Bach separated the remedies into various groups, based on emotions they are said to treat. Edward Bach was a physician who researched flower remedies and the corresponding emotions they were said to relieve. The Bach Centre states that remedies can be added to a glass of water, placed directly on the tongue or mixed in treatment bottles, and can be taken one at a time or mixed.
Fear
Five Bach flower remedies are said to help with different fears an individual may be experiencing: rock rose, mimulus, cherry plum, aspen and red chestnut. Fear that causes an individual to not think clearly or freeze up can be remedied by taking rock rose, whereas fear of a specific thing or event can be alleviated by using mimulus, says Bach Flower Remedies. Cherry plum is said to help reduce fear of losing control of thoughts or actions, and aspen helps control unexplained fear. When an individual is overly worried or fearful for others, red chestnut can help reduce these feelings.
Uncertainty
All individuals feel uncertain at various points in life, and several Bach remedies can help lessen these kinds of feelings. WIld oat, scleranthus and cerato help an individual with making decisions and trusting one's judgement; and gorse or gentian help with feelings of hopelessness or despair about circumstances. If an individual is feeling uncertain about whether she has the strength to persevere in the current situation, Bach Flower Remedies suggests using hornbeam to help alleviate this uncertainty.
Trouble with the Present
A variety of Bach flower remedies exist for individuals who are dissatisfied or experiencing difficulties with their lives at the present time. Clematis and mustard can help reduce depression and unhappiness, and olive or wild rose can help restore energy and enthusiasm for life. Honeysuckle helps an individual let go of the past, and white chestnut helps to clear the mind. For those who make the same mistakes repeatedly, chestnut bud may help, says Bach Flower Remedies.
Loneliness and Despair
Water violet, impatiens and heather are all Bach remedies that are said to help with loneliness and unhappiness about being alone. Despair has a multitude of origins, and different remedies may help with different reasons for the despair, according to Bach Flower remedies. To help restore self-confidence and inner strength, use oak, larch, crab apple, pine or elm; to alleviate sadness when tragedy or misfortune strikes, try willow, star of Bethlehem or and sweet chestnut.
Over-Sensitivity and Self-Care
The remedies agrimony, centaury, walnut and holly can all help individuals who are overly sensitive to distressing events or thoughts and the demands of others. For individuals who hold themselves and others to very high standards and who are critical of themselves and others, the suggested remedies are chicory, vervain, vine, beech and rock water, according to Bach Flower remedies.
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