Bach Flower Remedies

By Madison Miller | January 21, 2021

There is so much that goes into health that sometimes we overlook one of the most important aspects, our emotional health. It can be time consuming and hard to embrace this aspect of our health; that’s where Bach Flower Remedies can come in as a very useful tool. Bach Flowers help to balance your specific emotions and needs, so you can work in harmony with your body and balance your emotional wellbeing. 

Below is a list of the different Bach Flowers and the ways each of them help aid your emotional wellbeing. Like your very own flower potions!

  • Agrimony 
    • Communicate Openly 
    • Encourages the positive potential to open up, as well as communicate your real feelings
    • For those who hide a mountain of thoughts and inner turmoil behind their smile 
    • Leave emotional discomfort in the past; face your emotion freely
  • Aspen
    • Feel Secure 
    • Encourages the positive potential to maintain a state of inner peace and security, regaining assurance of mind
    • For when apprehensions consume your mind, and unsettling feelings leave you on edge
    • Face the unknown with your head held high, and take on any moment throughout your day with confidence
  • Beech
    • Be More Tolerant 
    • Encourages the positive potential to see the good in others despite imperfections, to release rigid attitudes, and build a sense of compassion 
    • Ideal when meeting with people you know who get under your skin 
    • Maintain a sense of tolerance, make allowances, and strengthen your relationships
  • Centaury
    • Be Assertive
    • Encourages the positive potential to not deny your own needs. 
    • You can express and defend your opinions, uninfluenced by others. 
    • For when you are finding yourself drained by others, struggling to say no, and feel imposed on. 
    • Follow your own path unconstrained by others’ thoughts and feelings. 
    • Prevent weak-willed and subservient tendencies; don’t be scared to say “No.”
  • Cerato
    • Trust Intuition 
    • Encourages the positive potential to encourage strength of mind, find trust in your own inner wisdom, and follow it
    • Stop doubting yourself, be more decisive and self-assured
  • Cherry Plum
    • Be In Control 
    • Encourages the positive potential to find clarity in chaotic moments, and to think rationally 
    • In life there may be hectic times when you feel like you might lose control, during those times extra support is vital to regain courage, and start to see the lighter side
    • Stay cool, act rationally, and be in control
  • Chestnut Bud
    • Learn From Mistakes 
    • Encourages the positive potential to learn from past mistakes, gain knowledge and wisdom to move forward in life 
    • For those who wish to stop making the same mistake over and over
    • Brings insight to your every day and helps you learn from past difficulties
  • Chicory
    • Love Unconditionally
    • encourages the positive potential to selflessly take a step back and care for others without expecting anything in return 
    • Care for the ones you love without becoming manipulative or overprotective
    • Take a step back, and love unconditionally
  • Clematis
    • Have Focus
    • encourages the positive potential to find concentration, and stay focused on the task at hand
    • Combat dreaminess and find interest in daily tasks 
    • Leave daydreaming for times when life is not full of things you need to get done
  • Crab Apple
    • Accept Imperfections
    • encourages the positive potential to embrace your body and mind, and accept your imperfections 
    • Obsessive thoughts over imperfections can lead to a poor self-image and a feeling of uncleanliness 
    • Learn to accept yourself
  • Elm
    • Be Efficient
    • encourages the positive potential of self assurance, keeping perspective, and returning to efficiency 
    • Struggling to keep perspective leads to a sense of being overwhelmed 
    • Don’t get overwhelmed: handle hectic days
  • Gentian
    • Accept Setbacks
    • encourages the positive potential to put mistakes in context, cope with setbacks, pessimism, and negative outlooks 
    • From small upsets to large difficulties, and when challenges build up, keep Gentian at hand 
    • Approach all challenges with conviction
  • Gorse
    • Have Hope
    • encourages the positive potential to regain the willpower to fight on, regaining faith and hope 
    • In times when you need to find the sunshine at the end of a dark period, don’t give up hope
    • Feel brighter despite current physical, emotional, or other worldly problems
  • Heather
    • Empathize and Listen
    • encourages the positive potential to be heard, assisting you in developing a voice without appearing needy 
    • Having conversations that are two-way and genuine is a vital part of open communication
  • Holly
    • Goodwill Towards Others
    • Encourages the positive potential to be generous-hearted without making demands 
    • Curb the tendency to be jealous and full of suspicion 
    • Open your mind to others’ lifestyles and needs without judgment
  • Honeysuckle
    • Embrace the Now
    • Encourages the positive potential to live in the present and not be held back
    • The past is what makes us who we are; however the ability to move forward in life, without regrets, does not always come easy
    • Reflect and learn from the past, leaving the regret behind
  • Hornbeam
    • Procrastinate Less
    • Encourages the positive potential to be certain in your ability, and “face the day ahead.” 
    • Shake off that “Monday morning feeling,” cope with the demanding day ahead and face whatever obstacles are on your schedule, without hesitation
  • Impatiens
    • Have Patience
    • Encourages the positive potential to think and act in less haste 
    • We all become overly irritable, impatient and nervous from time to time 
    • Find ease in how you deal when life, people, and situations slow you down
  • Larch
    • Have Confidence
    • Encourages the positive potential to approach different situations with confidence and determination
    • Are you nervous to try new things due to a lack of confidence, or need a boost to your self-esteem? 
    • Find your inner confidence
  • Mimulus
    • Face your Fears
    • Encourages the positive potential to face your fears and difficulties with courage
    • Stand up to what fears or difficulties you have 
    • Enjoy your life without living in fear
  • Mustard
    • Be Joyful
    • Encourages the positive potential to return to joy 
    • Everyone faces occasional sudden gloomy feelings 
    • When you are feeling down, bring joy back into your daily life
  • Oak
    • Restore Endurance
    • Encourages the positive potential to remain strong while understanding your own limits
    • When the struggle is real and you are exhausted but push on anyway 
    • Recognize your need to recharge
  • Olive
    • Restore Energy
    • Encourages the positive potential to revitalize yourself after making an effort 
    • For times when all reserves of inner strength and energy have run out 
    • Let go and allow yourself to revitalize and restore your mental energy
  • Pine
    • Have Self-Respect
    • Encourages the positive potential to accept and respect yourself as you would others
    • For times when you feel full of guilt and blame yourself for anything the goes wrong
  • Red Chestnut
    • Peace of Mind
    • Encourages the positive potential of peace of mind, to care for others with compassion but without the worry 
    • Often a temporary feeling, anxious thoughts and worries can impact our relationships 
    • Overcome the feeling of anxiety around others, and comfort your mind
  • Rock Rose
    • Have Courage
    • Encourages the positive potential of strong will and courage, especially in the face of emergencies
    • For times in your life when a sense of panic and helplessness is replaced by calm and courage
  • Rock Water
    • Flexible Mind
    • Encourages the positive potential of a flexible attitude when striving for your goals
    • Stop tying yourself down to inflexible and overly high standards
    • Open up to new ways of thinking and living
  • Scleranthus
    • Be Decisive
    • Encourages the positive potential of certainty and decisiveness
    • For those who are viewed as unreliable, moody, and often change their mind when making decisions between two possibilities
    • Be more spontaneous when making decisions
  • Star of Bethlehem
    • Neutralize Grief
    • Neutralizes the effects of grief and encourages the positive potential of inner strength 
    • Deal with the aftereffects of a life-altering experience
    • Have comfort and soothe your pain and sorrows
  • Sweet Chestnut
    • Be Optimistic 
    • Encourages the positive potential of hopefulness
    • Face extreme feelings of hopeless despair with a clear mind
    • Regain control over your daily life with peace of mind 
  • Vervain
    • Relax and Calm
    • Encourages the positive potential of serenity, wisdom and tolerance 
    • Remain enthusiastic towards the world around you while not imposing your views on others
  • Vine 
    • Motivate Not Dominate
    • Encourages the positive potential of determination, without domination 
    • Be flexible, expressive and share your opinions without seeming dominant
    • Lead without intimidation
  • Walnut
    • Adapt to Change
    • Encourages the positive potential to move forward and make changes in your life with a sense of constancy
    • Life is full of change. Instead of being taken off guard, support your mind in learning to adapt
    • Whether it’s physical, environmental or influential, move forward in life with a sense of consistency
  • Water Violet
    • Connect with Others
    • Encourages the positive potential to find warmer relationships with others in a calm, relatable way
    • Allow yourself to reach out and connect with others
    • Cultivate and connect with the people that surround you
  • White Chestnut
    • Calm the Mind
    • Encourages the positive potential to find tranquility and peace of mind
    • Don’t let those repetitive thoughts cloud your mind and get in the way of your focus
    • Reclaim your day and cope with the hectic world around you
  • Wild Oat
    • Decide Your Path
    • Encourages the positive potential to decide on the right path for your future 
    • When you are uncertain of what you want in life, and are faced with an important decision to make regarding your path
    • Find inner clarity
  • Wild Rose
    • Show Enthusiasm
    • Encourages the positive potential for enthusiasm and a lively interest in life 
    • Reignite your passion for life, and find enthusiasm for the world in general, work, and those you care about
    • Take initiative, and make some changes
  • Willow
    • Forgive and Forget
    • Encourages the positive potential to forgive and forget past injustices and enjoy life 
    • Combat negativity, the consequences of resentment, and regain a sense of humor when life presents shortcomings
    • Don’t be a victim, control your own destiny

You can get the Bach Flowers that work to aid your individual wellbeing here at Simply Health!

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