Saturday, 31 May 2008

Bach Flower Remedies

The Bach Flower remedies can also be used in a preventative way, when we are experiencing stress and anxiety, and for those who generally feel tired or unwell but do not have a specific medical diagnosis.

If needed they may be taken in conjunction with medical treatments as they will not conflict with any medication, have no side effects and are non addictive.

* "Impatiens" is the Bach Flower remedy for people who are easily irritated. "White Chestnut" is used for people who have obsessive, worrying thoughts, which seem impossible to control.
* "Olive" is used for those who are exhausted in body and mind. This could be due to, for example, a long period of strain through personal difficulties, a long illness or nursing someone for a long time.
* "Hornbeam" is the remedy for weariness, mental rather than physical. For those who wake up doubting their ability to face the day's work.


As well as the 38 individual Bach Flower Remedies, Dr Bach also created one remedy that contained 5 of the flower remedies, (Impatiens, Star of Bethlehem, Cherry Plum, Rock Rose and Clematis) this he called Rescue Remedy. "Rescue Remedy" is for emergency situations, for example; receiving sudden bad news, bereavement, feeling fearful or when in terror. Rescue Remedy may also be taken for a stressful event, such as; a visit to the dentist, sitting an exam and taking your driving test. It will help to calm your fear and nerves. Rescue Remedy is also now available in a convenient spay form and Pastilles form. In addition to this, there is "Rescue Cream" which is useful as a healing ointment for dry and chapped skin.

Several simple books and leaflets are available to help you choose your Bach Flower Remedies. The 38 Flower Remedies details each remedy and how it can help with emotional problems. Each one of these is used for a different emotional state and it is important to choose the correct one for your situation to ensure it works for you.

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