BACH FLOWER ESSENCE REMEDIES

To use the list below, find your symptoms and the "becoming" result that you'd like. Take the appropriate remedy. You can combine more than one.

The first remedy in the list, Rescue Remedy, is a combination of five flowers and is good for shock and injury. It can also be bought in cream form, which can be applied directly to the injury.

Rescue Remedy Combination

Cherry Plum, Clematis, Impatiens, Rock Rose, Star of Bethlehem.

Agrimony

Restlessness, worry, mental torment concealed by cheerfulness.
Becoming: Inner peace.

Aspen

Vague, unexplained anxiety, apprehension.
Becoming: Faith, fearlessness, openness to life.

Beech

Intolerance, judgmental criticism.
Becoming: Acceptance, understanding, forgiveness.

Centaury

Weakness, submissive servitude, over-trying to please.
Becoming: Strength, willpower, determination.

Cerato

Mistrust of self, advice seeking.
Becoming: Self-confidence, trusting inner voice.

Cherry Plum

Fear of losing control of mind, destructive impulses.
Becoming: Courage, sanity, mental balance.

Chestnut Bud

Failure to learn by experience, repetition of mistakes.
Becoming: Careful observation of life.

Chicory

Possessiveness, selfish concern, fussiness, demanding attention.
Becoming: Calm, selfless, caring.

Clematis

Unconcern, spacey dreaminess, unconsciousness.
Becoming: Presence, attentiveness, zest for life.

Crab Apple

Despondency, physical healing

the "cleansing remedy".
Becoming: Inner harmony and purity.

Elm

Despondency from temporarily feeling overwhelmed by responsibility.
Becoming: Confidence, strength, knowledge that needed help is available.

Gentian

Feeling discouraged, doubt, depression after setback.
Becoming: Perseverance, confidence, reassurance.

Gorse

Hopelessness, despair.
Becoming: Faith, hope.

Heather

Excessive self concern, self-centred talkativeness.
Becoming: Selfless compassion, ability to listen.

Holly

Anger, hatred, jealousy, suspicion.
Becoming: Universal love, opening of the heart.

Honeysuckle

Nostalgia, homesickness, obsession with past.
Becoming: Present centrelines.

Hornbill

Fatigue, weariness, disinterest with work

"Monday morning remedy".
Becoming: Confidence with one's strength and ability, involvement.

Impatiens

Impatience, haste, irritability, nervous tension.
Becoming: Patience, tolerance, and acceptance.

Larch

Self doubt, anticipating failure.
Becoming: Self-confidence, optimism, and self-expression.

Mammals

Specific fears and worries, shyness.
Becoming: Courage, understanding the divine nature of all.

Mustard

Melancholy, gloom, unexplained depression.
Becoming: Serenity, joyfulness.

Oak

Despondency in struggling bravely against difficulty.
Becoming: Strength, energy to persevere.

Olive

Complete exhaustion from long-suffering.
Becoming: Energy, vitality, zest for life.

Pine

Guilt, self-blame, condemnation.
Becoming: Self-acceptance, faith in inner self.

Red Chestnut

Worry, anxiety, and fearful anticipation about others.
Becoming: Ability to send calm, healing, helpful thoughts to others.

Rock Rose

Terror, panic, extreme fright.
Becoming: Self transcending courage.

Rock Water

Self-repression, over-strictness with self, spiritual pride.
Becoming: Self-nurturing, flexibility, openness.

Scleranthus

Uncertainty, hesitancy, indecision.
Becoming: Certainty, decisiveness, stability.

Star of Bethlehem

Trauma, after effects of shock.
Becoming: Calm, soothing comfort, no longer affected by shock.

Sweet Chestnut

Unbearable anguish, extreme despair.
Becoming: Faith, inner peace.

Vervain

Strain, tension, over-enthusiasm, extremism.
Becoming: Relaxation, balance, inner peace.

Vine

Inflexible, dominating, wilful.
Becoming: Wise, sensitive guidance.

Walnut

"The link breaker"

over-sensitivity to outside ideas.
Becoming: Constancy, inner-directedness, protection from adverse influences.

Water Violet

Pride, aloofness.
Becoming: Service, involvement with others.

White Chestnut

Persistent worrying thoughts, mental conversations.
Becoming: Still mind.

Wild Oat

Dissatisfaction, uncertainty about life's direction.
Becoming: Clarity, fullfilment, purpose in life.

Wild Rose

Resignation, apathy.
Becoming: Interest, vitality.

Willow

Alienation, resentment, bitterness, blame.
Becoming: Acceptance, taking responsibility, cheerfulness

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