What are Bach Flower Remedies and how do they work?
You've heard of them, but can't quite imagine how they actually work?
What are flower essences and how can they help a person?
Bach flower essences, Bach drops, or simply "Bach remedies" are a natural way to address health and psychological issues using extracts from wild-growing flowers, plants, and trees.
This method was discovered by the world-renowned doctor and English homeopath Dr. Edward Bach in 1928. In his practice, he noticed that the traditional approach to treating patients focused on symptom management, or more precisely, the suppression of the symptoms of health problems.
Dr. Bach was one of the first to shift his attention towards finding the root cause of the problem.
Through his research, he came to the realization that:
"Health depends on whether our body is in harmony with the soul."
He decided to find a way to help people restore the lost harmony and balance. When the body is out of balance, symptoms of illness manifest.
How can we explain this philosophical and, for its time, rather ahead-of-its-time perspective today?
Dr. Bach believed that when treating a patient, it was not enough to only focus on the body and address the consequences and symptoms of an illness. He sensed that a person is more than just a physical body.
Dr. Edward Bach’s therapeutic approach was rooted in his belief in the connection between emotions, mental state, and physical health.
Bach believed that most illnesses and physical ailments have their roots in mental and emotional imbalances.
He believed in the healing power of nature and the conviction that plants have the ability to transfer their energy to individuals.
He selected specific flowers of plants and trees based on their ability to influence certain emotional states and mental characteristics.
Dr. Bach was a very sensitive person. He perceived what the human eye cannot see. Thanks to his empathy, he was able to connect with each individual and, through his relationship with nature, he felt which plant could help them. Put simply, Dr. Bach was like a modern-day herbalist or herb woman. While grandmothers would make herbal tea for us, Dr. Bach created essences from them.
In order to make this treatment transferable and accessible for anyone in the world, he created a system that is now taught at the Bach Centre in London.
Those who earn Level 1 and Level 2 certificates from the Bach Centre in London and meet strict food safety and hygiene standards, for which they must obtain authorization, are then able to mix and administer Bach flower remedies to others.
Bach selected 38 different flowers, each representing a specific emotional state or mental characteristic.
In addition, he selected one essence, called Rescue Remedy, which combines several flower essences and is intended for emergency situations or crisis states.
Michaela E.G. Mašková, however, created her own emergency blend
It is her original formula of 6 Bach flower essences.
MEG Bachovky Acute Crisis – SOS are unique drops with their own trademark.
They are specifically designed for immediate relief in challenging situations – for both the mind and the body.
This unique product provides instant relief during stress, emotional fluctuations, and pain.
The selection of flowers was based on the idea that each flower has a specific energetic resonance or vibration that can influence our emotional and mental states. Bach believed that this energy could help balance imbalances and restore harmony in an individual’s emotional state.
After preparation, the essences are mixed with a preservative (alcohol or glycerol for babies and pregnant women) and are available in drops.
The user can place the drops directly under the tongue or dilute them in a glass of water, which is then consumed immediately (it's not recommended to drink it, for example, during the morning).
The use of these essences can help overcome negative emotional states and strengthen positive mental characteristics.
You can choose from pre-prepared flower essence blends in the Specific Drops category, such as Specific Drops – Sleep or Specific Drops – Weight Loss.
If you have multiple concerns, we recommend having the drops custom-made for you.
After completing a simple questionnaire, Michaela E.G. Mašková will create a tailored formula for you, just as Dr. Bach did.
How do Bach Flower Essences work?
Dr. Bach worked with 7 emotional groups
- Fear
- Uncertainty
- Indifference
- Loneliness
- Oversensitivity
- Despair
- Overcare
These groups serve to categorize emotions and to mix custom drops.
The essences work with negative thoughts, aiming to completely eliminate them.
An example could be stress, which can trigger issues like hair loss, poor sleep, or acne. Common medications are just symptom relievers, but Bach Flower Essences address the root cause of the problem/block.
Bach Flower Essences go deep and remove the source of your current suffering, which is often caused by long-term blocks and negations.
They can remove up to 7 blocks at once.
It doesn’t just mask symptoms, instead, it addresses the root cause.
Thanks to the fact that they first remove the negative, you can once again experience peace, joy, gratitude, and well-being in life. With Bach's essences, your body and mind are once again in balance.
Dr. Edward Bach's philosophical approach was based on his belief in the connection between emotions, mental state, and physical health.
Bach believed that most diseases and physical issues have their roots in mental and emotional imbalances.
Here are the key elements of his philosophy:
- Holistic approach
Bach advocated for a holistic approach to healing, meaning he saw a person as a whole organism made up not only of the body but also emotions, mind, and soul. His goal was to treat not only physical symptoms but also address the roots of emotional imbalances that can affect overall health. - Natural healing forces
Bach believed in the healing power of nature and the belief that plants have the ability to transfer their energy to individuals. He selected specific flowers based on their ability to influence certain emotional states and mental characteristics. - Prevention
Bach emphasized the importance of prevention. He supported the idea that individual awareness of one's emotions and mental states could prevent the onset of diseases and contribute to overall health. - Respect for individuality
Bach considered each individual to be unique and stressed that healing should be individualized. This means that flower essences should be chosen based on the specific needs and conditions of each individual.
Overall, Bach's philosophical approach to healing was based on a belief in the power of nature, a holistic view of the human being, and an emphasis on individual needs and the expression of emotional states.
