Bach flower Therapy are dilutions of flower material
developed by Edward Bach, an English physician and homeopath, in
the 1930s. The remedies are used primarily for emotional and
spiritual conditions, including but not limited to depression,
anxiety, insomnia and stress.
The remedies contain a very small amount of flower material in a
50:50 solution of water and brandy. Because the remedies are
extremely dilute they do not have a characteristic scent or taste
of the plant. Vendors state that the remedies contain something
called the "energetic signature" of the flower, and that this can
be transmitted to the user.Use of Bach flower therapy
Each remedy is used alone or in conjunction with other
remedies, and each flower is believed by advocates to impart
specific qualities to the remedy. Bach flower remedies are also
used on pets and domestic animals. Remedies are usually taken
orally.
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Remedies may be prescribed by a naturopath or doctor, or
recommended by a trained Bach flower practitioner after an
interview. An individual may also choose the combination they feel
best suits their situation. Some vendors recommend dowsing to
select a remedy. The most well known flower remedy is the Rescue
Remedy combination, which contains an equal amount each of Rock
rose, Impatiens, Clematis, Star of Bethlehem and Cherry Plum
remedies. The product is aimed at treating stress, anxiety, and
panic attacks, especially in emergencies. Rescue Remedy is a trade
mark and other companies produce the same formula under other
names, such as Five Flower Remedy.
Rescue Cream contains the same remedies in a cream form, with the
addition of Crab Apple, the only one of Bach's remedies that works
directly on the physical body as well as with the emotions, to be
applied externally to treat minor skin problems such as itches,
cuts, stings, pimples and burns.
Research on the effects of a particular remedy is done by case
reporting with consensus review by other users. Results found in
this manner are often skewed by a confirmation bias, a tendency to
search for or interpret new information in a way that confirms
preconceptions and avoid information and interpretations which
contradict prior beliefs. |
