Flower Essence

The 38 Bach Flower Remedies

Dr. Edward Bach created 38 Flower Essences, which he divided into 7 catergories to describe the major positive qualities that he saw in humanity

The ability to be Self-Reliant

To Lead and Inspire others

To be Aliveand to Learn from each Moment

To Love and Serve others

To be in Charge of our Own Destinies

And to Confront Fear with Faith and Courage

Millions of sick people the world over have been enabled to regain their own Unique, Positive potential - through the use of the 38 Bach Flower Remedies

The 38 Bach Remedies

They were organized in groups according to 7 different character types

Each remedy is shown with the Positive Characteristics of their type

and then the Negative Characteristics

These negative characteristics will dominate if the person is out of balance

Remedies For Loneliness

Heather: pos. True interest and connection with others neg. Self-centered,unable to relate to others

Impatiens: pos.Relaxation, Cooperation,Balanced poise neg. Impatience leading to physical, emotional or mental tension

Water Violet: pos. Approachable, Connected to others neg. Overly self-reliant, Sense of superiority

Remedies For Lack of Interest in Present Circumstances

Chesnut Bud: pos.Is able to learn from experiences neg. Makes the same mistakes again and again

Clematis: pos. Alert, Grounded, Able to realize vision neg. Daydreamer, Ungrounded, Impractical

Honeysuckle: pos. Able to find Joy in the present neg. Caught up in the past

Mustard: pos.Understands reason for moodiness,Cheerful neg. Gloomy, depressed feelings for no known reason

Olive: pos. Spiritual renewal, Proper use of energy neg. For exhaustion, Depletion, unwise of energy

White Chesnut: pos. Uncluttered mind, Peace neg. For people whose thoughts constantly spin

Wild Rose: pos. Enthusiasm, Purposefulness neg. For Resignation, Apathy

Remedies Overcare For The Welfare Of Others

Beech: pos. See that the world is good neg. Over-meticulous, Critical

Chicory: pos.Generous Love neg. Emotional neediness, manipulation, Overattachment

Rock Water - potentized springwater: pos. Kind to oneself, Open-minded neg. Overly elf-critical, Has rigid beliefs

Vervain: pos. Self-contianment & Relaxation neg. Overenergetic Enthusiasm & Idealism

Vine: pos. Desire to give genuine service to others neg. Domineering or controlling

Remedies For Uncertainty

Cerato: pos. Wise discrimination, Self-Reliance neg. Lack of trust in won wisdom

Gentian: pos. Revives courages and strength neg. Becomes discouraged by setbacks

Gorse: pos. sees hope neg. Feels that it is pointless to try

Hornbeam: pos.Strengthens belief in the abiltiy to cope neg. Finds it hard to face the day's work

Scleranthus: pos. Clear, balanced overview neg. Indecisiveness an inabillity to choose between alternatives

Wild Oats: pos. Clarity of purpose, contentment neg. Confusion about one's direction in life

Remedies For Those Oversensitive To Influences & Ideas

Agrimony: pos. Honesty toward self and others, Inner peace neg. For those who hide their feelings behind a happy face

Centuary: pos. Balanced service and trueness to own needs neg. For people who serve others to their own cost

Holly: pos. Love, Humility, Tolerance neg. For jealousy, hatred, Suspicion

Walnut: pos. Skillful change toward new and true goals neg. For Stressful change and major life transitions

Remedies For Fear

Aspen: pos.Grounded in oneself, trusting in the unknown neg. Vague fears of unknown things

Cherry Plum: pos. Trust in higher benevolent power neg. Fear of losing self-control, giving way to harmful impulses

Mimulus: pos.Faces up to things bravely neg.Nervous, shy and afraid of known things

Red Chestnut: pos.Can keep a boundary between self and others neg.Overanxious about the welfare of others

Rock Rose: pos.Courage, peace an mental clarity neg.Terror and panic

Remedies For Despondency & Despair

Crab Apple: pos.Cleansing, Inner purity, Spiritual Evolution neg. Feeling unclean or impure

Elm: pos. Strengthens the ability to carry on neg. For people who become overwhelmed temporarily

Larch: pos. Self-conficent, Self-expressive neg. For lack of confidence to try

Oak: pos.Flexible strength, Support of oneself neg. For exhausted people who struggle on

Pine: pos. Sense of proportion, Release of self-blame neg. For people who feel guilty for everything

Star of Bethlehem: pos. Peace, Tranquillity, Soothing neg. For Shock,Trauma

Sweet Chestnut: pos. Restoration of faith in life and in self neg. For deepest despair, complete anguish

Willow: pos. Self-responsibility, acceptance neg. Bitterness and resentment, feelings of victimization