Bach flower therapy

Bach flower therapy introduction

The Bach Flower Therapy was by the English doctor. Edward Bach (1886-1936) developed. He worked as a doctor in the hospital and was a pathologist and bacteriologist. It was important for him to treat diseases causally.

In search of suitable methods, Dr. Bach first with homeopathy and developed the named after his name "Bach nosodes". He had great success with these homeopathic remedies. Nevertheless, Dr. Do not cease the search for other naturopathic methods that can help in the treatment of causes. For Dr. med. Bach's illness was a disturbance of the balance of body, soul and spirit. As the cause of physical suffering he suspected negative moods, such as fears, worries, grief or dissatisfaction. In order to be able to treat such mental states, he continued to search for natural forms of therapy. Since he was extremely close to nature, Dr. Bach continued his search in the open air, picked one or the other plant, smelled it and analyzed it down to the last detail.

Dr. Edward Bach was a very sensitive person and at the sight of a plant he was able to recognize its effect and vibration. This helped him to find plants that had a positive effect on patients' states of decline. He found the so-called 38 Bach flowers, which are indispensable in today's naturopathic practices.

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Production of Bach flowers
Bachblütentherapie video
Effects of Bach flowers
Selection of the individual Bach flowers
Making a Bach flower mixture
Dosage of Bach flower drops
Examples of application

Production of Bach flowers

1st sun method
The respective flowers are picked in full sunlight and then placed in a glass bowl with fresh spring water. It is best to use spring water, which is located near the picked flowers. The filled glass dish is exposed to sunlight for about two to four hours. After Dr. Bach, the sun has the ability to transmit the vibration of the plant to the water. Then the Bach flowers are removed from the water and added to the preservation alcohol (brandy). This results in the so-called mother tincture. This is diluted again, mixed with alcohol and then bottled, the so-called Stockbottles bottled.

2nd cooking method
For plants that bloom in a season with little sunlight, the cooking method is used. The necessary parts of the plant are picked and then boiled, filtered several times, as well as, as in the sun method, mixed with brandy and bottled in Stockbottles. The original Bach flower remedies are still produced today according to the guidelines of the British Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia (British Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia).

The appropriate Bach flowers are selected according to the individual needs of the patients. Image: fotomike1976 / fotolia.com

Effects of Bach flowers

Bach flower therapy is suitable for everyone. So it can be used already in infants. It is also used frequently in plants and animals. Dr. Bach's flower therapy, like many naturopathic procedures, is not scientifically justified. Accordingly, the mode of action is difficult to explain. Through the manufacturing process, the so-called vibration patterns of the plants are transferred to the water used, so that each Stockbottle contains a different vibration for a very particular state of mind. The Bach flowers are very fine and sensitive to the psyche of a human, but also on the animals. Negative mental states should not be fought like a symptom, but be redirected into something positive. Dr. Bach has divided the negative mental states into seven major groups. These are fear, insecurity, lack of interest, loneliness, insufficient demarcation, discouragement and too much concern for others.

Selection of the individual Bach flowers

First, the current sensory state of the person to be treated must be recorded very accurately. In this case, one or the other basic property of the person can also be included. Then one or more Bach flowers are selected and put together to a mixture. The Bach flower mixture is taken over a period of time. If there is no change, the funds were not chosen correctly. If an improvement occurs, the mixture is usually used up. Another Bach flower mixture must then be rethought, that is, it will not be used again the same flowers, but adapted to a new mix of the new situation.

Some therapists let the patients "pull" some of the 38 flowers themselves. This means that the patient selects a predetermined number from the 38 flowers, hidden, without knowing which flower it is. This is especially popular with children, as they have a very natural gift, for themselves intuitively, to find the "right" flowers.

For example, if they are fears, Bach flowers, such as Rock Rose, Mimulus, Cherry plum, Aspen and Red Chesnut are consulted. Every flower stands for a certain form of anxiety. Rock Rose is the panic fear, Mimulus the fear of certain things, Cherry Plum a desperate fear, Aspen an indefinable fear and Red Chesnut stands for terrible fears.

Making a Bach flower mixture

One vial of 30 ml is filled three-quarters with boiled water and one-fourth with forty-five percent alcohol (for example cognac). The alcohol is used here for preservation. But it is also possible to use vinegar instead of the alcohol, especially when the mixture is intended for children. For each selected flower, three drops are added to the bottle. The mixture is stable for about four weeks when added with alcohol, with vinegar the shelf life is reduced a bit. In general, if the mixture shows flocculation or discoloration, it should not be used. It is also possible to make a Bach flower mixture without any additives. This will last for about a week. The mixture should be kept cool, dark and not in or next to the fridge.

Dosage of Bach flower drops

An adult usually takes four drops of the mixture four times a day. This can be dripped undiluted on the tongue or diluted in a glass of water without carbon dioxide. In children, the amount is reduced depending on the age. When it comes to infants, topical application is often recommended. Two to three drops of the mixture around the navel are rubbed into the skin.

Examples of application

Dr. Bach has already developed a ready mix. These are the so-called emergency drops or Rescue Remedy No. 39, called. This mix consists of five different flowers, Star of Bethlehem (Golden Star) for shock, Impatiens (gland-bearing balsam) for tension, Rock Rose (Common Sunflower) for fear and panic, Cherry Plum for Despair and Clematis (common clematis) for the feeling of being very far away. The emergency drops are used directly from the bottle. Either undiluted or in a glass of water. Emergency drops come, as the name implies, in an emergency use. Examples are accidents, states of shock, massive fears or fright. However, emergency drops can also be applied externally to insect bites or minor skin reactions. However, the emergency ointment, also known as rescue remedy cream, also performs well for external application. Over the years, the dosage forms of Bach flowers were expanded. There were also Bach flower globules, Bach flowers without alcohol and Bach flowers for animals.

Bach flower therapy is often used today in conjunction with other therapies. For example, there are positive experiences in the use of stone healing together with Bach flower therapy. The Bach flower Mimulus, which is used in certain fears, can be supported for example by the healing stone Sugelith. This combination then corresponds to the essential oil bergamot. In this way, the processes support each other and thus a faster and more intensive effect can be achieved.

Bach flower therapy is also an excellent method that can be used in the context of debt medicine. For example, in fears of surgery, the proper mixture helps to create inner peace and more composure.

For schoolchildren, the Bach flower therapy has taken a permanent place. School anxiety, examination anxiety, learning difficulties belong to the field of application of Bach flower remedies. Children often react even faster to this gentle therapy and usually with great success. (Sw)

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