Achieve more balance with Bach flower therapy

A flower for every emotion

Bach flower therapy is one of the most well-known healing methods in alternative medicine. But is it really as effective as popular opinion suggests? Its creator, the British physician Edward Bach, was convinced that any illness triggered by a mental imbalance could be cured through the therapeutic effects of certain flowers. Between 1928 and 1930, he identified 38 flowers that are now recognised worldwide as the Bach flowers. However, the healing properties are not based on the ingredients, but rather the energy contained within these specific flowers. These produce positive vibrations that interact with the frequency of a patient and therefore create a psychological balance.

What is Bach flower therapy?

38 emotional states, 38 flower essences. According to Bach flower therapy, physical ailments can often be the result of psychological ailments. By treating the mind, positive effects are also manifested on a physical level. The 38 Bach flowers can be divided into seven groups, each one targeting a different set of moods and emotions. There are flowers for anxiety, insecurity, loneliness, oversensitivity, despair, worry, and for living more in the present moment. Additionally, the Bach flowers are divided into 12 healing, 4 helping, and 22 supplementary flowers. Due to the precise classification, it’s easier for a therapist to adjust treatments to suit each patients’ specific needs. Also of interest are the guidelines which, according to Bach, are important when picking the flowers for the production of therapeutic essences. To obtain a particularly potent spirit, it is recommended to harvest the blossoms in the early morning hours on clear days, selecting only the fully blooming flower heads.

What are the positive effects of Bach flower therapy?

The 38 flower essences identified by Bach have the ability to dissolve mental blocks and restore emotional balance. Emotional negativity is harmonised, and self-healing powers are activated. Here are a few examples: Rock Rose is recommended for paralyzing anxiety and panic states that hinder clear thinking. Agrimony also works for anxiety. For those who are very shy, Mimulus is recommended, and for those who need to make an important decision, Ceratus can help. Honeysuckle, on the other hand, is advised for processing traumatic experiences from the past. It should be noted that the effectiveness of Bach flower therapy is not scientifically proven. Therefore, it should never be used as a standalone treatment method, but only as an additional supportive measure. However, this does not diminish the fact that natural substances can be very powerful. At Belvita Leading Wellnesshotels Südtirol, we use high-quality beauty products that contain effective herbal essences.