Bach Flower Remedies are extracts of flowers picked from trees, shrubs and plants. To transfer the energy from the flowers Dr. Bach did not use alcohol. He used water and sunlight. The way of preparation was very simple and can be done by anyone. It was Dr. Bach intention that everyone should be able to help themselves so he made no secret in how Bach Flower Remedies are made. He picked the flowers of the plants when they were in full bloom and placed them in a bowl of water. He left the bowl standing in the sunlight for three hours. This was sufficient time to transfer the energy of the flowers into the water. Up to this point no alcohol is involved yet.
The other method of preparation, the cooking method as well does not involve the use of alcohol. Here as well the flowers are picked when they are at their best and put in a bowl. In stead of exposing them to the sun, they are put on the stove and boiled for half an hour. This is sufficient time to transfer the energy of the flowers into the water.
Now the only thing left was for Dr. Edward Bach to find a way to preserve the energy of the flowers in the water. Therefor he used brandy. So the brandy was only used to preserve the energy of the flowers, this way the healing effect of the flowers is guaranteed no matter how old they get. To this day flower extracts still exist which Dr. Bach made himself in the Bach Centre in England. The effect of these flowers remains intact.
The amount of alcohol used to make the Bach Flower Remedies combinations is negligible. There are two to fourteen drops of alcohol used and mixed in 30 ml of water.
Still certain people can object to taking even the smallest amount of alcohol, even if it is only a few drops. The solution is to heat the Bach Flower Remedies combination so the brandy evaporates. The effect of the flowers remains intact but the combination will not keep. So this method can only be applied when the flowers are used immediately. The shelf life is about three weeks.
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Tom Vermeersch is a certified Psychologist and Bach flower expert with more than 30 years of experience.
How long should I take the Bach Flower remedies?
This is a question that people ask a lot and no exact answer can be given. Bach Flower therapy is not an exact science because it involves people and their emotions.
Dr. Bach created a unique system of natural healing
Dr. Edward Bach was born in Worcestershire, England in the year 1886. He became a surgeon in 1912 and worked at University College Hospital in London. His private medical practice was held at the world-famous Harley Street.
Can Bach Flower remedies be used for children as well?
This is why it was necessary for him that they were completely harmless and that everyone, including children and elderly could use them without any risk.
Which flowers are used for the Bach Flower therapy?
The flowers that are used come from plants, shrubs and trees that Dr. Edward Bach mainly found in England. There are only two flowers who were found in other countries,....
What is the difference with homeopathy?
Bach Flower therapy and homeopathy have certain similarities but also have some important differences.
The main component of the Bach Flower remedies is water. This means that the Bach Flower remedies drops have a very neutral taste.
What can you do with Bach Flower remedies?
The flowers used in Bach Flower therapy work on the emotional and mental state of the person. They are able to bring difficult feelings and emotions, ...
How should I take the Bach Flower remedies?
The Bach flowers combinations come in bottles of 50 ml. This consists mainly of water. There is a handy eyedropper included as well; this makes it easy to count the amount of drops.
What are Bach flowers? How should you use Bach flowers? Who uses Bach flowers and why? The answers to all of these - and other - questions can be found on this infographic.
Bach Flower Therapy works with Bach flowers. Dr. Edward Bach, who lived in the beginning of the previous century, discovered Bach Flower Therapy.
Bach Flower Remedies are extracts of flowers picked from trees, shrubs and plants. To transfer the energy from the flowers Dr. Bach did not use alcohol. He used water and sunlight. The way of preparation was very simple and can be done by anyone. It was Dr. Bach intention that everyone should be able to help themselves so he made no secret in how Bach Flower Remedies are made. He picked the flowers of the plants when they were in full bloom and placed them in a bowl of water. He left the bowl standing in the sunlight for three hours. This was sufficient time to transfer the energy of the flowers into the water. Up to this point no alcohol is involved yet.
The other method of preparation, the cooking method as well does not involve the use of alcohol. Here as well the flowers are picked when they are at their best and put in a bowl. In stead of exposing them to the sun, they are put on the stove and boiled for half an hour. This is sufficient time to transfer the energy of the flowers into the water.
Now the only thing left was for Dr. Edward Bach to find a way to preserve the energy of the flowers in the water. Therefor he used brandy. So the brandy was only used to preserve the energy of the flowers, this way the healing effect of the flowers is guaranteed no matter how old they get. To this day flower extracts still exist which Dr. Bach made himself in the Bach Centre in England. The effect of these flowers remains intact.
The amount of alcohol used to make the Bach Flower Remedies combinations is negligible. There are two to fourteen drops of alcohol used and mixed in 30 ml of water.
Still certain people can object to taking even the smallest amount of alcohol, even if it is only a few drops. The solution is to heat the Bach Flower Remedies combination so the brandy evaporates. The effect of the flowers remains intact but the combination will not keep. So this method can only be applied when the flowers are used immediately. The shelf life is about three weeks.
This is a question that people ask a lot and no exact answer can be given. Bach Flower therapy is not an exact science because it involves people and their emotions.
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Dr. Edward Bach was born in Worcestershire, England in the year 1886. He became a surgeon in 1912 and worked at University College Hospital in London. His private medical practice was held at the world-famous Harley Street.
Read the complete article
This is why it was necessary for him that they were completely harmless and that everyone, including children and elderly could use them without any risk.
Read the complete article
The flowers that are used come from plants, shrubs and trees that Dr. Edward Bach mainly found in England. There are only two flowers who were found in other countries,....
Read the complete article
Bach Flower therapy and homeopathy have certain similarities but also have some important differences.
Read the complete article
The main component of the Bach Flower remedies is water. This means that the Bach Flower remedies drops have a very neutral taste.
Read the complete article
The flowers used in Bach Flower therapy work on the emotional and mental state of the person. They are able to bring difficult feelings and emotions, ...
Read the complete article
The Bach flowers combinations come in bottles of 50 ml. This consists mainly of water. There is a handy eyedropper included as well; this makes it easy to count the amount of drops.
Read the complete article
What are Bach flowers? How should you use Bach flowers? Who uses Bach flowers and why? The answers to all of these - and other - questions can be found on this infographic.
Read the complete article
Bach Flower Therapy works with Bach flowers. Dr. Edward Bach, who lived in the beginning of the previous century, discovered Bach Flower Therapy.
Read the complete articleBach Flowers are not medicinal but harmless plant extracts which are used to support health.
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