What is Bach flower therapy?
The English physician Edward Bach (1886-1936) began his research from the idea that a change of mind or spirit lies at the root of every physical complaint; his work gained recognition worldwide. Holding that states of mind such as fear, insecurity, loss of joy and self-confidence, loneliness, oversensitivity, imbalance, inconsistency and despair cause physical and mental illness and hinder recovery, he looked for solutions in nature and, after years of work, identified the 38 flowers used in Bach flower therapy and obtained "essences" from them by simple methods.
Bach flower therapy is used to transform certain negative feelings, thoughts and behaviours; it encourages and supports the person's own power of suggestion. Its basic principle is that when the state of mind is balanced, organic complaints also improve. The positive results have been confirmed repeatedly in thousands of applications in many countries.
The system rests on the idea that people in the same personality group respond to illness, whatever its name, with the same behaviour, mood and state of mind. Its aim is to help the person recognise and transform this pattern.
How are the essences used?
Success depends on recognising the person's feelings and mood well and choosing the right essences. The mixture prepared for the person is taken 4 to 5 times a day, 3 to 4 drops in any drink or directly on the tongue.
Are there side effects?
There are no side effects; the essences can be used in children, babies, animals and plants.