Original Bach Remedies

In the 1930s, Dr. Edward Bach, an English homeopathic physician, discovered the healing attributes of flower essences or remedies. By the time of his death in 1936, he had compiled a list of 38 flowers that had a healing effect on the emotions. Since his death, other flower remedies have been discovered. The Bach Original Flower Remedies can be grouped according to the emotional picture they affect.

Remedies for Depression or Despondency

• • Larch is for people who lack self-confidence and expect to fail.

  • Oak is for people who neglect themselves because of their focus on their responsibilities.

  • Crab Apple is for people who are ashamed or embarrassed, or who feel that others judge them because of their appearance.

  • Star of Bethlehem is for people who are in trauma or grief.

  • Willow is for people who harbor unspoken resentment or who have a victim mentality.

  • Elm is for people who are overwhelmed by their responsibilities or feel inadequate.

  • Pine for people who feel guilty or blame themselves excessively, often for things they have not done.

  • Sweet Chestnut is for people who are hopeless and feel they have reached the end of their endurance.

  • Mustard is for people who are down in the dumps for no apparent reason.

Remedies for Lack of Interest or Focus

• • Olive is for stress and exhaustion.

  • White Chestnut is for a restless mind or mind chatter.

  • Wild Rose is for the apathetic and disinterested soul.

  • Honeysuckle is for people who are focused on yesterday.

  • Chestnut Bud helps when the same mistakes are repeated over and over or when insight is needed.

  • Clematis is for people who are dreamy or lacking in focus.

Remedies for Fear

• • Mimulus is for fear or anxiety about something specific or for the shy person.

  • Red Chestnut is for those who fear the worst for others.

  • Cherry Plum is for people who fear loosing control.

  • Rock Rose is for extreme terror.

  • Aspen is for those who are anxious without knowing why.

Remedies for Uncertainty

• • Hornbeam is for procrastinators.

  • Gorse is for those who are hopeless and giving up.

  • Gentian is for discouragement after a setback.

  • Scleranthus is for the vacillating and indecisive person.

  • Wild Oat is used when someone can't find their purpose or calling.

  • Cerato is used for self-doubt.

Remedies for Over-sensitivity

• • Holly is for angry, jealous and resentful people.

  • Centaury is for those who have difficulty saying "No."

  • Agrimony is for those who suppress their needs to keep the peace.

  • Walnut is for those who resist others or are experiencing major life transitions.

Remedies for Excessive Concern

• • Vine is for bossy and domineering people.

  • Vervain is for those who are burned out.

  • Beech is for critical or intolerant people.

  • Chicory is used when there is difficulty letting go of others.

  • Rock Water is for those who are rigid and hard on themselves.

Remedies for Loneliness

• • Heather is for those who are overly talkative and drive others away.

  • Impatiens is for frustrated and impatient people.

  • Water Violet is for those who very reserved and withdrawn

Combination Remedies

• • Rescue Remedy contains Cherry Plum, Clematis, Impatiens, Rock Rose, Star of Bethlehem. It is used to restore a sense of calm, focus and control.

  • Rescue Sleep is Rescue Remedy with White Chestnut added. It is best used when the mind is racing or stress prevents sleep.