Bach florals are essences of flowers and plants that can be used as a complementary treatment against diseases and emotional imbalances. They have no side effects or contraindications, and can be used by all ages, even children.
The flower therapy is completely natural and uses 38 types of essences in all, each essence having a different indication and can be taken alone or mixed depending on the symptoms or emotions felt at the time.
One of Bach's flower principles is that the individual's emotional state influences physical well-being by producing or curing illness. Positive thinking is thought to help heal illnesses and promote well-being, and negative thoughts can cause physical or emotional illness. Based on this principle, Bach's floral doctor has developed various essences which, when ingested, can assist in curing physical or emotional illnesses.
Main types of floral therapy
Bach Flower Rescue
The Bach flower rescue remedy is indicated for emergencies such as serious accidents, distress, fear or terror, being composed of the following essences: Rock Rose, Impatiens, Star of Bethlehem, Clematis and Cherry Plum. This floral gives comfort, balance and calm but should be used for a short time, not replacing common sense and responsibility for your own physical and mental well-being.
Bach flower for better sleep
Some examples of Bach flower for insomnia are:
- White Chestnut floral essence;
- Aspen floral essence;
- Rock Rose Floral Essence;
- Agrimony's floral essence;
- Scleranthus floral essence;
- Walnut floral essence;
- Willow's floral essence;
- Impatiens floral essence.
These flowers are indicated for the combat of insomnia, improving the quality of sleep, but should only be used under the guidance of the herbalist.
Bach Flower for Anxiety
Some examples of Bach floral for anxiety are:
- Agrimony's floral essence;
- Impatiens floral essence;
- Larck's floral essence;
- Red Chestnut floral essence.
These floral remedies are helpful in combating anxiety, helping the individual to be calmer, but sometimes it is necessary to supplement the treatment with the use of medicines that are bought in pharmacies.
Bach flower for depression
Some examples of Bach flowers for depression are:
- Essence of Gentian;
- Essence of Gorse;
- Essence of Mustard;
- Essence of Star of Bethlehem;
- Olive's Essence.
One of the options is to use one of these essences in isolation, but you can use the mixture of these 5 flower essences to boost the results. Although it is useful in combating depression, sometimes it is necessary to use the drugs that are bought at the pharmacy.
How to take Bach's floral
To use the Bach flower, one should buy a package with the ideal essence for its treatment, and dilute 2 drops of the essence in a little water and then drink 2 times a day. It is advisable to take the same essence for at least 2 months and then evaluate the results.
Price and where to buy
The price of Bach flowers vary between 10 and 20 reais and can be bought at natural products stores, drugstores or the internet.