Healing with the clean, pure, beautiful agents of nature is surely the one method of all which appeals to most of us.
Dr. Edward Bach
Dr. Bach System of 38 Flower Remedies
Who was Dr. Bach
Dr. Edward Bach was born in 1886 near Birmingham, England. Although he trained in medicine and worked as a consultant pathologist, bacteriologist, and homeopath, he eventually gave up his successful practice to pursue a deep personal conviction: that mental and emotional states profoundly influence our physical health.
He believed true healing must address the whole person — including their emotional well-being — not merely the symptoms of illness.
Dr. Bach became convinced of the healing power of flowers. Devoting himself entirely to this vision, he spent years searching for the right plants. After five years of dedicated work, his system was complete—38 flower remedies, now known as the Bach flower remedies.
With his life’s work fulfilled, Dr. Bach passed away peacefully, his mission accomplished.
Bach Flower Remedies: Emotional Wisdom
Fear, grief, anxiety and many others—these emotions don’t just weigh on the mind; they shape our physical health. Bach Flower Therapy works like gentle, natural “emotional rebalancer”, dissolving blockages that keep us stuck.
For example, Mimulus for known fears,
Star of Bethlehem for past trauma,
Walnut for life transitions,
Rescue Remedy for acute stress
These remedies don’t suppress feelings—they transform them, restoring harmony so we can move forward with courage and clarity.
Healing is a Journey—Not a Destination . True wellness isn’t about quick fixes; it’s about awakening your inner healer.
My mission is to offer you a safe space to open up and release emotional burdens, learn about the flower remedies and, with help of Bach remedies, bring emotions into balance, as well as learn how to maintain balance in the longterm.
Dr. Bach organised 38 flowers into 7 groups, each representing certain type of emotions.
Despondency and despair
Crab Apple
Cleansing
Elm
Overwhelmed
Larch
Lack of confidence
Oak
Perseverance
Pine
Guilt and selfblame
Star of Betlehem
Help with trauma, bereavement
Sweet Chestnut
Despair. Brings hope
Willow
Self-pity and bitterness
Fear
Aspen
Fear and anxiety of unknown origin.
Cherry Plum
For fear of loosing control
Mimulus
Fear of known origin and shynes
Rock Rose
Great fear and terror
Red Chestnut
Fear for loved ones
Insuficient interest in present circumstances
Clematis
Daydreaming
Chestnut Bud
Learning from mistakes
Honeysucle
Leaving in the past
Olive
Exhausten
Mustard
Unknown cause of gloominess
White Chestnut
Repeating thoughts
Wild Rose
Resignation
Loneliness
Heather
Talkative about self
Impatiens
Impatience
Water Violet
Isolation
Over-care for the welfare of others
Beech
Intolerance, criticism brings tolerance
Chicory
Over-care for our loved ones.
Rock Water
Self-control and mental rigidity
Vervain
Over-enthusiasm. Brings focus.
Vein
Dominance
Over-sensitive to influences and ideas
Agrimony
Hiding behind a cheerful face
Centaury
Unable to say no
Holly
Anger, jealousy, hatred
Walnut
Challenging changes and sensitivity to surrounding.
Uncertainty
Cerato
Lack of trust in own judgment
Gentian
Easily discouraged after a setback or delay
Gorse
Hopelesness that there is solution
Hornbeam
Mentally or physical tiredness of daily life; procrastination
Scleranthus
Indecision
Wild Oat
Lack of direction, life path
Collection of 38 remedies
The complete system of Dr. Bach Flower remedies.
There are 37 flower remedies and Rock Water remedy. In addition, there is Rescue Formula for emergencies. It returns calmness, composure and strength when facing crisis or shock.
Flowers images courtesy by Nicola Henefeld.