Practitioner: Jeni Shaw

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A Healthy Mind Insures a Healthy Body

BACH FLOWER REMEDIES (essences) were created in the early 1930’s by Dr. Edward Bach, a Harley Street consultant, bacteriologist and homeopath. His philosophy was, 'A healthy mind insures a healthy body.'

Dr. Edward Bach devised a system of seven major emotional classification groups, such as fear, uncertainty and loneliness. He then categorized 38 negative states of mind under these groups. Then, using his knowledge of homeopathy formulated plant or flower-based remedies to balance each of these emotional states. This complete system of 38 flower formulations are known as the BACH FLOWER REMEDIES, used worldwide to help us live emotionally healthy lives.

Dr. Bach lived and worked at the Edward Bach Centre in Mount Vernon, Oxfordshire, London England, where in the surrounding fields and hedges he discovered his beloved healing flowers. To this day the very same wild-flower locations are harvested in the preparation of the Bach Flower remedies by present-day custodians dedicated to maintaining the simple methods and uses of the remedies as intended by Dr. Bach.

BACH FLOWER REMEDIES help in coping with the emotions which we face every day. These can range from lack of confidence to feeling restless or irritable. We all go through difficult patches when we are feeling unable to cope, whether it be related to family issues, work, financial concerns or relationship trauma. You will be able to find a remedy to suit your needs.

The remedies don't treat physical complaints directly but rather, work at creating a positive outlook within all negative emotions helping you gain control of your life and making you feel good about yourself through promotion of emotional wellness and empowerment.

Agrimony: those who hide worries under a brave face Aspen: apprehension for a known reason Beech: critical & intolerant of others Centaury:  weak willed, exploited, imposed upon Cerato: those who doubt their own judgement always seeks confirmation of others Cherry Plum: uncontolled irrational thoughts Chestnut Bud: refuses to learn by experience, makes same mistakes over again Chicory: over possessive, self centerd, clinging of loved ones Clematis: inattentive, dreamy, absent minded, mental escapism Crab Apple: the “cleanser” self disgust, ashamed of ailments Elm: overwhelmed by inadequacy & responsibility Gentian: despondency Gorse: pessissim, defeatism Heather: talkative, obsessed with own troubles Holly: hatred, envy, jealousy, suspicion Honeysuckle: living in the past – nostalgic, home sickness Hornbeam: “monday morning feeling”, procrastinates Impatiens: impatience &  irritability Larch: lack of self confidence, feels inferior, fears failure Mimulus: fear of known things, shyness, timidty

Mustard: sadness, depression covered in a dark cloud for no reason Oak: normally strong & courageous but no longer able to struggle bravely against illness or adversity Olive: fatigued – drained of energy Pine: guilt complex, blames self even for mistakes of others, always apologizing Red Chestnut: obsessed by care & concern of others Rescue Remedy: all purpose emergency composite, comforting calming, reassuring Rock Rose: suddenly alarmed, scared, panicky Rock Water: rigid minded, self denying Scleranthus: uncertainty, indecision. fluctuating moods Star of Bethlehem: shock or fright Sweet Chestnut: utter dejection, bleak outlook Vervain: over enthusiasm, fanatical beliefs Vine: dominating, inflexible, tyrannical, autocratic, arrogant, usually good leaders Walnut: assist in adjustment to transition or change Water Violet: proud, reserved enpoys being alone White Chestnut: persistent unwanted thoughts, preoccupation with some worry or mental arguments Wild Oats: helps determine one’s intended path Wild Rose: resignation, apathy Willow: resentment, embittered

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