What is the Bach Rescue Remedy

asks Streetgang:
A. It's one of the Bach (pronounced 'Batch') Flowers Remedies, which have been designed to treat emotional, rather than physical states.

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Q. Who was Bach
A. Dr Edward Bach created the Remedies in the 1930s. Although a successful Harley Street doctor, he wasn't happy with the way medicine focused on physical symptoms and decided that a new system could be found in nature.

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Q. Are the remedies really made from flowers
A. Yes, and plants. Dr Bach took years to find a flower or plant for the 38 emotional states he wanted to treat.

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Q. How do the Remedies work
A. Dr Bach discovered that when he treated the feelings of his patients with his remedies, their physical symptoms improved. The theory is that they transform negative emotions into positive ones which, in turn, releases the body's potential to heal itself.

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Q. Does it work
A. It seems to work extremely well for some people and not at all for others. There have been no clinical trials but lots of anecdotal evidence. For example, many people swear by Rescue Remedy (a blend of five Flower Remedies for use in a crisis) to help them deal with their fear of flying.

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Q. Can anyone take them
A. Yes, including children and animals.

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Q. How do you know which ones to take
A. You choose, based on how you are feeling. Charts are available wherever the remedies are on sale to help you find the ones you need. Or you can see a Bach Flower Remedy practitioner, or you can read one of the many books available.

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Q. How can I find out more
Visit the Bach Flower Remedy website.

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Top Ten Bach Flower Remedies

• Olive for when you feel exhausted to the point of tears
• White Chestnut for constant worrying thoughts
• Larch for when you feel inferior and won't try something because you're sure it'll fail
• Mimulus for fears of everyday things such as travelling or going to the dentist
• Walnut for when you find it hard to deal with major life changes
• Crab Apple for feelings of self disgust
• Star of Bethlehem for coping with the result of an accident or bad news
• Impatiens for when you are easily irritated and feel impatient with others
• Rock Rose for when you feel threatened or terrified due to an accident or illness
• Holly for when you are suspicious and anger towards others, and are unable to love.

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By Sheena Miller

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