Bach Flower Remedies: the benefits of drops

Bach florals are essences extracted from flowers with the power to transform negative emotions and thoughts. “This type of treatment is called the Law of Opposites, that is, For every negative emotion or state of mind, such as sadness, insecurity, stress or depression, there is an essence that brings the opposite virtues., like the joy of living, courage, security and tranquility”, explains Simone Filkauskas Sequeira, therapist from São Paulo. In practice, what will bring well-being is the vibration (energy) of the flower in contact with the vibrational field (energy) of the person.

Altogether, in the system developed last century by the English physician Edward Bach, there are 38 essences that do not interact or interfere with allopathic or homeopathic medicine. Among them, there are formulas for specific situations, such as separation, grief, losses and changes in life. “Bach only used flowers that had a very high energy standard”, reveals Simone. Hence the success of his therapy – which does not replace medical treatment, but can complement it.

It’s not medicine!

Each floral bottle is prepared, in general, with 7 ml of brandy (good quality cognac, which helps to preserve the floral essence) and 23 ml of still mineral water. A maximum of seven essences can be used in each bottle. Once ready, the floral is stored in amber-colored glass (also to ensure better conservation). If the patient happens to be unable to drink alcohol, even in very low doses, the formula can also be made with apple cider vinegar or vegetable glycerin.

“The flower essence is not a medicine. Therefore, it will not cure gastritis (which must be treated by a doctor), but it will take care of the emotional cause that caused the disease to develop”, explains the therapist. That’s why two people with the same symptom can use totally different remedies.

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People of all ages, animals and plants can benefit from this therapy, which does not change the personality, but makes an adjustment, creating balance. “If you don’t know how to say ‘no’ and feel exploited, with the help of flower essences you will continue to be helpful, but you will learn to set limits for others and for yourself”, reveals Simone. Per being so natural, it is common for people to choose, on their own, the essences they want to take. According to her, this is a mistake🇧🇷 “This procedure compromises the effectiveness of the treatment, because when they choose a formula, they are always basing it on the discomfort they are feeling”, he says. “But only a therapist can identify which are the causes that must be treated and the most suitable remedy for that.” Another common complaint is that remedies don’t work. This is because many people do not return to the therapist – due to lack of time and even cost – and end up taking the same formula for a long time. It is worth remembering that human beings are always evolving. Therefore, a floral indicated for a past problem may not be ideal for the current moment.

Flower essences treat emotions

Bach flower remedies were created in the 1930s by the English physician Edward Bach. He realized that, more important than treating the symptoms presented by patients, was to investigate the emotional causes that generated them and treat them. Bach used to say: “There are no diseases, there are sick people. Treat the sick, not the disease.” Flower essences are not medicine and do not have side effects. Nor are they linked to beliefs or religions. After Bach, people from various places began to research the flowers of their countries and gave rise to other systems. “Like the Californian, Alaskan, Australian and Minas Gerais florals, among many others, such as Saint Germain”, teaches Simone.