The Agrimony person is worried and restless in both mind and body. A feeling of inner suffering and torment is hidden behind a mask of cheerfulness and humour and they always maintain a smile. This remedy helps them to relax and share problems, to put these into perspective, and assists in creating a sense of peace.
The Cherry Plum person fears loss of control and reason. They fear insanity and their mind being taken over by sudden violent impulses. This remedy assists in restoring the feeling of self-control and a desire to be responsible for their actions.
Infusions of Sweet Chestnut, Bluebell, Orange Hawkweed, Yarrow and Red Chestnut, with Star of Bethlehem, Impatiens, Cherry Plum, Clematis and Rock Rose.
This special combination of five flower essences was known as Dr. Bach's Rescue remedy.
Contains a combination of:
240 parts Brandy to one part flower essences: Cherry Plum, Clematis, Impatiens, Rock Rose and Star of Bethlehem. Made to Dr Bach's Original Method. 40% Alcohol by volume.
This is the remedy for shock in any form and is indicated whenever there is trauma to the system - both mental and physical - for example from an accident, a bereavement or any emotionally disturbing news which causes great distress. Star of Bethlehem helps to stabilize the mind and body - especially where sudden emotional shock has caused a convulsion of the system - and also assists in acceptance of the inevitable.
Sweet Chestnut is the remedy for those who are in deepest despair with this hopelessness leading to an inner void. They have reached the limits of their emotional endurance and no longer wish to go on as they feel their situation is beyond help. The Sweet Chestnut remedy helps to raise the curtain of despair, enabling them to see the larger picture and restores faith in their self.
A wonderful remedy for feelings of despair, self-hatred and disgust with a sense of being unclean, both in mind and body, including impure thoughts or bad moods. This remedy helps us to accept and see things clearly, in their true proportion, free of shame and cleansed.
The Vervain person has fixed principles and ideas that cannot be changed, because they are confident they are correct, never considering an alternative. They feel compelled to convert people to their way of thinking and, consequently, overwork themselves to the point of exhaustion. This remedy helps them to wind down, to rest and relax in order to accept new ideas and viewpoints.
Infusions of Sweet Chestnut, Bluebell, Orange Hawkweed, Yarrow and Red Chestnut, with Star of Bethlehem, Impatiens, Cherry Plum, Clematis and Rock Rose.
Hornbeam helps enable those of us who think we have not sufficient strength, mentally or physically, to carry the burden life has placed on us. We experience weariness and fatigue from the thought of what lies ahead. That ‘Monday morning’ or ‘morning after’ feeling. This remedy assists in giving emotional strength to those who cannot face the day ahead or who cannot raise enthusiasm for a given project or duty.
White Chestnut is the required remedy when we cannot unwind and the mind is assaulted by constant spiralling thoughts. These thoughts, ideas and arguments are constantly spinning and repetitive. Dr Bach called this the ‘gramophone record remedy’ as it helps to relieve this mental whirlpool and restore peace of mind.
Infusions of Agrimony, Chestnut Bud, Crab Apple, Chicory, Tansy, Gentian, Self Heal, Morning Glory and Walnut, with Impatiens, Star of Bethlehem, Cherry Plum, Clematis and Rock Rose.
Gentian persons are easily discouraged and full of doubt regarding their ability to succeed, after an initial failure. Any encounter with external difficulties creates self-doubt and dejection. This remedy will assist with positive thinking and acquiring the necessary faith and courage to triumph.
Rock Water people are very strict with themselves and their lives, often denying the joys and pleasures of life because they consider it might interfere with their work. They are hard on themselves and expect perfection in all they do. This remedy helps them to be less focused and more flexible and to consider all of their needs.
