Science and Research Supporting Bach Flower Remedies

Bach flower remedies are inherently difficult to research in a large sample. Remedies themselves are highly customised to each individual and the effects are subjective. Which is the case for many other supportive psychological tools. Smaller sample studies have revealed that Bach Flowers help with the following:

• effects on intrusive thoughts: A study demonstrated the positive effects of White Chestnut, one of the Bach flower remedies, in reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts
• emotional outlook & pain: Research has highlighted the potential of Bach flower remedies in improving the emotional perspective of individuals experiencing pain
• inflammation & well-being: Some studies have shown potential improvements in spiritual well-being and even indications of reduced inflammation in individuals after the use of Bach flower remedies.
• cardiovascular health: An interesting study even pointed towards the preventive use of Bach flower remedies in controlling risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases.

There’s a wealth of personal testimonies and anecdotal evidence supporting the effectiveness of Bach flowers. Modern science is beginning to explore the possibility that these remedies might work through the effects of nanoparticles on living systems, rather than a vague “healing energy.” Our understanding on exactly how flower remedies assist in regulating our emotions is developing. However, its well established that plants can have a powerful boost to our sense of wellbeing. Bach Flower Remedies are so gentle, inexpensive and accessible that it is allows individuals of all ages and wellness levels to test the effect for themselves.

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Use within sessions with Livvy:

Bach Flower Remedies are just one of the resources in Livvy’s tool kit. After getting to know you and your goals, Livvy may suggest the use of flower remedies. Flower remedies are likely to be used along with other therapeutic tools such as PRT (Perception Repatterning Technique). Use of Flower Remedies are of course entirely up to you and depends on your comfort levels and circumstances.

Remedies are gentle, relative low cost, readily available and easy to administer. Bach Flower Remedies are excellent for:

• children, perhaps because they tend to be more adaptable and less set in their ways compared to adults, often exhibit quicker responses to Bach Flower Remedies. For acute symptoms, such as situational fears or jealousy, children have shown improvements within just a few days of starting the remedy.
• the highly sensitive individual. HSP’s find Bach Flower Remedies very effective. The external world can be particularly draining and taxing for HSP’s, not to mention the complexities of HSP’s relationships, and the demands and expectations they have of themselves. Bach Remedies rebalance and replenish your emotional and mental resources. These remedies are tailored to you individually. HSP’s have reported knowing as soon as they had the first dose that this was the Remedy is exactly what they needed. Others include their Bach Remedy as part of their emergency HSP kit, which is something Livvy recommends to all HSP’s.
• animals benefit greatly from Bach Flower Remedies to help heal from trauma, phobias, separation anxiety and much more. You can read more about using Flower Remedies to help stressed or imbalanced animals here.
• unraveling emotional layers, one gentle remedy at a time. Bach flower remedies can gently address emotional distress in both humans and animals. These natural remedies work on layers of past experiences, underlying beliefs, and imbalances like systematically peeling back the layers of an onion. Remedies can also be useful in times of greater demand such as situational stress or triggers arise such as experiencing sensory overstimulation, changed circumstances, a time of high workload, exhaustion, fatigue and dealing with fears and phobias.

Dosage and Administration: Ideally, the remedies are taken four times a day, with four drops administered either directly on the tongue or diluted in water. If it is not an option to administer the remedy via mouth it can be applied to the skin, hair, clothes or bedding. In periods of heightened stress, the dosage can be increased, but it’s crucial to understand that taking more does not necessarily mean faster healing. The primary aim is to restore emotional balance.

For animals administer directly to the tongue if tolerated, otherwise on the skin, in drinking water and in food.

It’s recommended to store the remedy in a cool place and to refill the bottle with spring water when needed.

Safety and Access: The remedies are known for their safety and can be taken alongside other medications without the risk of side effects. Bach Flower Remedies can be even be taken along with any conventional medications used to treat depression, anxiety, heart disease or cancer. They can be administered to individuals across all age groups, from newborns to the elderly. Due to their gentle nature and lack of side effects, they’re especially effective for children.

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Bach flower remedies offer a natural, gentle, and holistic approach to emotional and spiritual well-being. Backed by both traditional wisdom and emerging scientific evidence, they hold promise as complementary tools in the journey towards holistic health.