Did you know that flowers can yield healing effects, too? Along with their relieving beauty and aroma, plant blossoms can also provide physical and psychological relief. That is made possible by therapeutic properties inherent in botanical life. Consequently, the same concept has been introduced in the floral treatment popularly known as Bach Flower remedies.
Bach Flower treatment was launched by
Dr. Edward Bach in 1930. Dr. Bach studied the healing effects of flowers using his expertise in bacteriology, pathology, and homeopathy. The floral remedy is grounded on the concept of water memory claiming that water can retain special elements of dissolved substances. The fluid, in particular, is supposed to hold therapeutic properties of flowers upon contact. Flower-cured water, by virtue of vibrational medicine, is supposed to bring back physiological balance for prompt treatment.
Although Dr. Bach has an impressive scientific background, he relied on self intuition in order to come up with Bach Flower remedies. As a matter of fact, he believes that an illness is brought about by an ongoing internal war in one’s soul. Such conflict triggers energy imbalance that is likely to end up in a disease. Now to restore internal balance, he contends that flowers emit certain energies that can stabilize the human body.
Using his psychic ability in plants, Dr. Bach was able to come up with 38 flowers corresponding to 38 mental and psychological conditions. He personally picked the popular
Bach plant blossoms selection based on his personal experience. Whenever he feels bad, Dr. Bach would simply place his hand over each flower to determine specific emotional relief conveyed by each plant. The next thing he knew, he’s already got a collection of plant blossoms associated with the relief of certain conditions.
Dr. Bach’s flower remedies include an array of plant blossoms. Agrimony provides peace of mind for people suffering from mental torture cloaked in humour. Clematis fuels the human will to work toward achievement of goals. Mustard drives away mystical gloom for radiant outlook. The list is further comprised of Aspen, Beech, Chicory, Elm, Gorse, Holly, Impatiens, Larch, Mimulus, Oak, Pine, Rose Water, Sweet Chestnut, Vine, Walnut, etc.
Traditional preparation of
Bach Flower remedies involves collecting dew drops from flowers. According to Mr. Bach, morning is the best time to harvest dew drops when sunlight has already kissed the petals of plant blossoms. Sunlight happens to be a significant agent that transfers the healing power of flowers into the water. Unfortunately, the harvesting procedure is not that practical in gathering massive amount of floral moisture. As a result, boiling of plant blossoms was favoured over sunlight exposure.
As soon as dew drops are gathered, the solution is prepared by adding equivalent drops of brandy. That explains why
Bach flower solutions may not exhibit botanical aroma. Most likely, the healing fluid is taken orally either in pure solution or in conjunction with some other herbal remedies. For instance, there is the Rescue Remedy combination characterized by Cherry Plum, Clematis, Impatiens, Rock Rose, and Star of Bethlehem. Most, if not all of these botanical drops provide remedy in anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress, and many other mental and psychological disorders.
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