Bach Flower Remedy

Bach Flower Remedies are a system of 38 plant- and flower-based remedies developed by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s. These remedies are designed to address emotional and mental states rather than physical ailments. Below is a list of the remedies and their primary indications:

1. Agrimony

Indication: Hides worries and feelings behind a cheerful facade; inner restlessness.

2. Aspen

Indication: Fear or anxiety of unknown origin; vague apprehension.

3. Beech

Indication: Intolerance, criticism, and judgmental attitudes toward others.

4. Centaury

Indication: Difficulty saying "no"; overly submissive or eager to please.

5. Cerato

Indication: Lacks self-confidence; seeks advice from others excessively.

6. Cherry Plum

Indication: Fear of losing control over thoughts or actions.

7. Chestnut Bud

Indication: Difficulty learning from past mistakes; repeating patterns.

8. Chicory

Indication: Overprotective, possessive love; selfishness or manipulation.

9. Clematis

Indication: Daydreaming, lack of focus, and living in the future.

10. Crab Apple

Indication: Feeling unclean or ashamed; self-purification.

11. Elm

Indication: Overwhelmed by responsibilities; temporary loss of confidence.

12. Gentian

Indication: Discouragement after setbacks; easily disheartened.

13. Gorse

Indication: Hopelessness and despair; giving up.

14. Heather

Indication: Overly talkative and self-absorbed; need for attention.

15. Holly

Indication: Negative feelings such as jealousy, envy, or anger.

16. Honeysuckle

Indication: Living in the past; homesickness or nostalgia.

17. Hornbeam

Indication: Mental fatigue or lack of motivation for daily tasks.

18. Impatiens

Indication: Impatience, irritability, and frustration with delays.

19. Larch

Indication: Lack of self-confidence; fear of failure.

20. Mimulus

Indication: Fear of known things, such as phobias or social anxiety.

21. Mustard

Indication: Sudden, unexplained sadness or gloom.

22. Oak

Indication: Persistent effort despite exhaustion; overworking.

23. Olive

Indication: Physical and mental exhaustion; fatigue after effort.

24. Pine

Indication: Guilt and self-blame; apologizing unnecessarily.

25. Red Chestnut

Indication: Excessive worry or fear for the well-being of loved ones.

26. Rock Rose

Indication: Extreme fear or terror; panic attacks.

27. Rock Water

Indication: Rigid self-discipline; striving for perfection.

28. Scleranthus

Indication: Difficulty making decisions; mood swings.

29. Star of Bethlehem

Indication: Shock, grief, or trauma, whether recent or old.

30. Sweet Chestnut

Indication: Extreme anguish; feeling of having reached the limit.

31. Vervain

Indication: Over-enthusiasm, perfectionism, or inability to relax.

32. Vine

Indication: Dominant, inflexible, or authoritarian behavior.

33. Walnut

Indication: Difficulty adapting to change or external influences.

34. Water Violet

Indication: Aloofness, pride, or preference for solitude.

35. White Chestnut

Indication: Persistent, unwanted thoughts; mental chatter.

36. Wild Oat

Indication: Uncertainty about life direction or purpose.

37. Wild Rose

Indication: Apathy and lack of interest in life.

38. Willow

Indication: Resentment, self-pity, or feeling victimised.

These remedies can be taken individually or in combination, depending on the emotional state of the individual. The most famous combination is Rescue Remedy, used for acute stress and emergencies, which includes Rock Rose, Impatiens, Clematis, Star of Bethlehem, and Cherry Plum.