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After years of study in a remote Norfolk village he concluded there were 38 states of mind which, if corrected led to improvement of certain physical conditions. Being ‘psychic’, he claimed to feel the vibrations of plants and their reactions to his body when holding them in his hand; some causing pain, nausea, nervous excitability or producing a fever. He divined the ‘soul’ of a number of different plants, matching each to a particular state of mind.
It was claimed that destructive moods produced body toxins which lowered vitality and natural resistance. He prepared what are now known as the Bach Remedies from the petals of wild flowers with which he overcame depression, fear and abnormal mental states. He treated the attitude of mind, illness being a cleansing process of mind and body. Thus he became the first Holistic practitioner.
He ‘potentised’ remedies by immersing petals in fresh spring water in the sun and preserving. Though his cures are still regarded as ‘anecdotal’, the remedies enjoy world-wide recognition. Dr W.T. Garton writes: “Dr Bach’s remedies have the power to dispel gloom, anxiety, hate and fear, and with them go many of the physical ills which are the natural outcome of such frames of mind. The remedies are not a substitute for courageous living, but may enable us to better cope with life.”
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1. Agrimony. Those who suffer considerable inner torture which they try to dissemble behind a facade of cheerfulness.
2. Aspen. Apprehension and foreboding. Fears of unknown origin.
3. Beech. Critical and intolerant of others. Arrogant.
4. Centaury. Weakness of will; those who let themselves be exploited or imposed upon – become subservient; difficulty in saying ‘no’. Human doormat.
5. Cerato. Those who doubt their own judgement, seeks advice of others. Often influenced and misguided.
6. Cherry Plum. Fear of mental collapse/desperation/loss of control and fear of causing harm. Vicious rages.
7. Chestnut Bud. Refusal to learn by experience; continually repeating the same mistakes.
8. Chicory. The over-possessive, demands respect or attention (selfishness), likes others to conform to their standards. makes martyr of oneself.
9. Clematis. Indifferent, inattentive, dreamy, absent-minded. Mental escapist from reality.
10. Crab Apple. Cleanser. Feels unclean or ashamed of ailments. Self disgust/hatred. House proud.
11. Elm. Temporarily overcome by inadequacy or responsibility. Normally very capable.
12. Gentian. Despondent. Easily discouraged and dejected.
13. Gorse. Extreme hopelessness – pessimist – ‘Oh, what’s the use?’.
14. Heather. People who are obsessed with their own troubles and experiences. Talkative ‘bores’ – poor listeners.
15. Holly. For those who are jealous, envious, revengeful and suspicious. For those who hate.
16. Honeysuckle. For those with nostalgia and who constantly dwell in the past. Homesickness.
17. Hornbeam. ‘Monday morning’ feeling but once started, task is usually fulfilled. Procrastination.
18. Impatiens. Impatience, irritability.
19. Larch. Despondency due to lack of self-confidence; expectation of failure, so fails to make the attempt. Feels inferior though has the ability.
20. Mimulus. Fear of known things. Shyness, timidity.
21. Mustard. Deep gloom like an overshadowing dark cloud that descends for no known reason which can lift just as suddenly. Melancholy.
22. Oak. Brave determined types. Struggles on in illness and against adversity despite setbacks. Plodders.
23. Olive. Exhaustion – drained of energy – everything an effort.
24. Pine. Feelings of guilt. Blames self for mistakes of others. Feels unworthy.
25. Red Chestnut. Excessive fear and over caring for others especially those held dear.
26. Rock Rose. Terror, extreme fear or panic.
27. Rock Water. For those who are hard on themselves – often overwork. Rigid minded, self denying. 28. Scleranthus. Uncertainty/indecision/vacillation. Fluctuating moods.
29. Star of Bethlehem. For all the effect of serious news, or fright following an accident, etc.
30. Sweet Chestnut. Anguish of those who have reached the limit of endurance – only oblivion left.
31. Vervain. Over-enthusiasm, over-effort; straining. Fanatical and highly-strung. Incensed by injustices. 32. Vine. Dominating/inflexible/ambitious/tyrannical/autocratic. Arrogant Pride. Good leaders.
33. Walnut. Protection remedy from powerful influences, and helps adjustment to any transition or change, e.g. puberty, menopause, divorce, new surroundings.
34. Water Violet. Proud, reserved, sedate types, sometimes ‘superior’. Little emotional involvement but reliable/dependable.
35. White Chestnut. Persistent unwanted thoughts. Pre-occupation with some worry or episode. Mental arguments.
36. Wild Oat. Helps determine one’s intended path in life.
37. Wild Rose. Resignation, apathy. Drifters who accept their lot, making little effort for improvement – lacks ambition.
38. Willow. Resentment and bitterness with ‘not fair’ and ‘poor me’ attitude.
39. Rescue Remedy. A combination of Cherry Plum, Clematis, Impatiens, Rock Rose, Star of Bethlehem. All purpose emergency composite for causes of trauma, anguish, bereavement, examinations, going to the dentist, etc. ... bach remedies
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