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| A Look at Bach Flower Remedies |
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Bach Flower Remedies were developed in the early twentieth-century by
the Edward Bach, an English doctor. He was trained initially in
orthodox medicine, but later shifted to the more holistic form of
homeopathy to treat the whole person. He created thirty-eight flower
remedies that are still used in various forms of holistic healing
today.
The process of procuring a plant’s healing properties in these remedies is different to aromatherapy. Nevertheless, they are also compatible with them and can be used at the same time with aromatherapy oils.
In aromatherapy, steam or alcohol distillation is used to extract the oil from the plant, while in Bach Flower Remedies; the properties are taken after floating the plant on spring water and exposing them to sunlight, allowing the nutrients to transfer into the water. After this process, the concentrated amount of the plant extraction and an equal amount of brandy is added together.
This mixture comprises the main bottle of which further tinctures can be made. Several drops from the first bottle, added with more water and brandy to dilute the mixture become the basis of Bach Flower Remedies.
Every remedy is associated with a certain emotional state, and people react differently to a particular remedy. Dr. Bach believed that this affected the way that different people reacted to different illnesses. Some well trained homeopaths attest to knowing the necessary flower remedies just by ascertaining the personality of their patients.
Different combinations of Bach Flower Remedies can be used in different times and in different circumstances. The remedies are now featured in many health food stores and can also be found in popular drugstores in the United Kingdom.
The Rescue Remedy is the most popular and well known of the Bach Flower Remedies. This remedy contains a mixture of several plants, and can be in times of emergency. It also does not need any specialized knowledge to be used.
It can be used before a traumatic event, such as an operation, and can also be taken before an exam or interview. It is one of the best antidotes for treating shock or fear such as the fear of flying and other phobias. It is use as a simple get well- drop that is taken with a glass of water or can be placed under the tongue. It can be dabbed on the lips and absorbed, if the sick person taking it is unable to swallow.
After several decades, Bach Flower Remedies remain very popular today and now number into the hundreds. Their effectiveness for treating a range of both physical and mental ailments can be measured by their lasting power.
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