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Bach Flower Remedies
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Here are some images of the Bach Flowers in Kirlian photography. This system involved placing a tiny drop of Bach Flower essence onto a special film. This method has shown that each of the the 38 flower essences has a distinctive, characteristic bioenergetic radiation pattern some are reproduced here to share the beauty and wonder of the flower power.
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| Between the years 1930 and 1936, Edward
Bach, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R,C.P, D.P.H., found, perfected,
and put into use a system of medicine as simple as it has proved
effective. After a successful career in London, he abandon a lucrative
practice to seek and find herbs which would heal the sick, but from
which no ill-effects could be derived. Dr. Bach taught that the basis of disease was to be found disharmony between the spiritual and mental aspects of a human being. This disharmony, to be found wherever conflicting moods produced unhappiness, mental torture, fear, or lassitude and resignation, lowered the body's vital and allowed disease to be present. For this reason the remedies he prepared were for the treatment of the mood and temperament of the patient, not for his physical illness; so that each patient becoming more himself could increase his or her own vitality and so draw from an inward strength and an inward peace the means to restore health. "Each patient must lead his own life and learn to lead it in freedom. Each was a different type, a different individual, and each must be treated for his personal mood and the need of the moment, not for his physical disease." Bach wrote in his book, The Twelve Healers and Other Remedies, 'In treating cases with these remedies, no notice is taken of the nature of disease. The individual is treated and as he becomes well the disease goes, having been cast off the increase in health.’ ‘All know that the same disease may have different effects on different people; it is the effects that need treatment, because they guide to the real cause.’ 'The mind being the most delicate and sensitive part of the body, shows the onset and the course of disease much more definitely than the body, so that the outlook of mind is chosen as the guide as to which remedy or remedies are necessary.” Dr. Bach stressed that his remedies could be used in conjunction with any other form of treatment, and would not clash or interfere. Equally, they could achieve great results used alone. While Bach Flower Therapy might serve in the prevention of physical illness, and as a support to a more traditional Specialized Medical therapy, it should not replace it. When we discuss factors such as diagnosis, patient, therapy, or healing regarding Bach Flower therapy, it should not be interpreted as a prescription. Readers should also understand Bach Flower Therapy cannot be used in place of treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. “The Bach Flowers are thirty-eight subtle, specific, harmonious energy frequencies, obtained by infusing flowers in spring water to form liquid solutions charged with subtle plant energies that act as catalysts and influence the human energy field. The thirty-eight flowers, from wild plants and trees of "the higher order," correspond to thirty-eight specific emotional energy potentials (attributes of the soul) in the human energy field. The goal of Bach Flower Therapy is the re-harmonizing of the personality's negative moods (fear, mistrust, inferiority complexes) that hinder the emotional and spiritual development of the personality and also trigger physical illness. This brings about a reconnection to the being's God-like core and through it, the releasing of a deepening of consciousness, raised self.-awareness, and increased self-recognition, self-development, and self-healing. They are able, like beautiful music or any glorious, uplifting thing which gives us inspiration, to raise our very natures, and bring us nearer to our souls; and by that very act, to bring us peace and relieve our sufferings. By flooding our bodies with the beautiful vibrations of our Higher Nature, disease melts away as snow in the sunshine. There is no true healing unless there is a change in outlook, peace of mind, and inner happiness.” Edward Bach Dr. Bach described some of the remedies by way of a story, each character representing a different remedy and illustrating the positive side of the nature as well as the characteristic negative outlook. He called it "The Story of The Travelers:" 'Once upon a time; and it is always once upon a time, sixteen travelers set out to journey through a forest. At first all went well, but after they had journeyed some distance one of the number, Agrimony, began to be worried as to whether they were on the right path. Later in the afternoon as they went deeper into the shadows, Mimulus began to be afraid, afraid that they had lost the road. When the sun set and the shadows deepened and the night noises of the forest were heard around them, Rock Rose became full of terror and was in a state of panic. In the middle of the night when all was blackness, Gorse lost all hope and said 'I can go no further; you go along, but I shall stay here as I am until death relieves my sufferings. Oak, on the other hand, though feeling all was lost and that they would never again see the sunshine said, 'I shall struggle on to the very last,’' and he did in a wild way. Scleranthus had some hope but at times he suffered so from uncertainty and indecision, first wanting to take one road and almost at once another. Clematis plodded on quietly and patiently, but caring oh so little if he fell into the last sound sleep or whether he got out of the forest. Gentian at times much cheered the party, but at others fell into a state of despondency and depression. Others of the travelers never feared but that they would get through and in their own way wanted so much to help their companions. Heather was very sure he knew the path and wanted all the company to take his way. Chicory had no concern about the end of the journey but was full of solicitude as to whether his fellows were footsore or tired or had enough to eat. Cerato had not much confidence in his judgement and wanted to try every path to be sure they were not wrong, and meek little Centaury so wanted to lighten the burden that he was ready to carry everybody’s baggage. Unfortunately for little Centaury, he generally carried the burden of those most able to bear their own because they called the loudest. Rock Water, all afire to help, a little depressed the party because he would criticize what they were doing wrong, and yet Rock Water knew the way. Vervain should also have known the path well enough, but although he had become a little confused, held forth at length as to the only way out of the wood. Impatiens, too, well knew the pathway home, so well that he was impatient with those less speedy than himse/f. Water Violet had traveled that way before and knew the right road and yet was a little proud and a little disdainful that others did not understand. Water Violet thought them a little inferior. |
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And in the end they all came through the forest. Now they go as guides to other travelers who have not made the journey before, and, because they know there is a pathway through, and, because they know the darkness of the forest is but the shadows of the night, they walk as 'gentlemen unafraid,’ and each of the sixteen sojourners teach in their own way the lesson, the example needed. Agrimlony strides along free of all care, and jests on everything. Mimulus can know no fear; Rock Rose in the darkest moments is just a picture of calm, serene courage. Gorse in the blackest night tells them of the progress they will make when the sun rises in the morning. Oak stands steadfast in the strongest gale; Scleranthus walks with perfect certainty; The eyes of Clematis are fixed with joy on the journey's end, and no difficulties or set-back can discourage Gentian. Heather has learned that each traveler must walk in his own and quietly strides in front to show it can be done. Chicory, always waiting to lend a hand, but only when asked, and then so quietly. Cerato knows so well the little paths that lead to nowhere, and Centaury ever seeks the weakest who find their burden heavy. Rock Water has forgotten to accuse, he just spends all the time encouraging. Vervain no longer preaches but silently points the way. Impatiens knows no hurry but lingers amongst the hindmost to keep their pace; and Water Violet, more like an angel than a man, passes amongst the company like a breath of warm wind or a ray of glorious sunshine, blessing everyone.” Edward Bach 1934 These remedies are intended to restore our balance and equilibrium by guiding us through the negative feelings we experience and showing us the light again, so often at the end of a long dark tunnel. Bach Flower Remedies are safe, and are helpful toeveryone –adults, children, even animals and plants, selected always for the person as an individual rather than for any particular physical complaint. Each Flower Remedies are intended to treat the person as an individual for the temperament and personality. They are not a treatment for physical complaints, but because our bodies respond either positively or negatively to the way we think and feel in ourselves, by helping us feel more positive our bodies have a chance to respond equally positively, and thus re-establish a general betterment in our being as a \V hole. Bach Flower Remedies are descriptive of moods and states of mind common to most " of us from time to time. A Few remedies can be given at a time, depending on your needs, up to six or seven. They are quite harmless and so no overdose or conflict can occur. They can be taken quite safely with other medication, and because they are benign in their actions will not interfere with other treatments you may be taking. Take four drops at least four times daily, or more often if required. FLOWER POWER!! |
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