Simplicity, humility and compassion
Such was Dr Edward Bach’s motto. Unsatisfied with the health system by then, between 1928 and 1935, developed a system treating the patient and not the disease. Convinced that nature would offer everything he needed to reach his objective, that’s where he collected his 38 remedies.
The complexes
The only mix developed by the Docteur Bach was the crisis remedy which we see blooming everywhere under many forms (drops, cream, spray, chewing-gum, … ). The crisis remedy is an emergency complex which contains 5 different flowers. The mix should be taken punctually, in stressing circumstances, under choc or in a panic. His role is to help the natural healing process.
If the emotions persist, it’s important to turn to other flower remedies. The origins of insomnia, stress, depression or a disease will vary from a person to another, it’s then impossible to create generic complexes suitable for everybody.
Contraindications?
The remedies combine with any allopathic treatments.
No contraindication known so far.
The remedies never replace your medical treatment.
Treat the patient, not the disease
Docteur Bach claims it’s necessary to treat fears, worries, anxiety, … which are the result of an emotional imbalance from the patient, and not cure the manifestations of it : the disease. Indeed, when an emotion occurs, if it’s not listened and balanced, the healing system is disturbed in its functioning.
Bach believes that the patient is responsible of his emotions – like a gardener from his garden, would say Jacques Salomé – and therefore the disease caused by an imbalance of these. This affirmation requires awareness and investment from the patient. First if all, it opens to an encouraging perspective : if the patient is responsible for his disease, he is also responsible for his healing.
During his many getaways in nature, and after trial and error, Doctor Bach selected 38 remedies which cover all the emotional states. The flower remedies are provided in liquid form, preserved in alcohol. You may take one flower remedy or mix up to seven.
The remedies are suitable at all ages : babies, young children, adults and even pregnant women. Animals and plants may also benefit of the remedies.
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