You have surely heard more than once about Bach flowers. Maybe you’ve even tried using them to process your emotions. But, Do you really know what Bach flowers are and how many there are?
On this occasion we wanted to bring you closer to this subject which can be interesting, especially since we are talking about combining emotions and gardening. Want to know more? Take a look at the following.
What are Bach flowers
The first thing you need to understand about Bach flowers is their meaning. These are named after Edward Bach, an English doctor who studied the properties of flowers in the English countryside. And he found a relationship between the aromas they gave off and human emotions.
Afterwards, what he did was create flower elixirs through natural herbal preparations and brandy to treat emotional issuessuch as sadness, fear, depression, anxiety, despair, etc.
Each of these essences is made up of a specific herb, and can be mixed together, although it’s best to try them individually to see the results that occur (not everyone works the same way).
According to Bach, there are seven emotional categories in every person:
- Solitude.
- Sensitivity.
- Excessive worry.
- Lack of interest.
- Sadness.
- To fear.
- Uncertainty.
Each human being has a different intensity and based on these seven emotions he created 38 Bach flowers.
What are Bach flowers made of?
As we have already told you, Bach flowers are made from plants in the English countryside. All of them have been mixed with brandy and other components to obtain a floral essence that helps this person to control different emotions depending on the goal he is pursuing.
Thus, the plants that were used were:
Agrimony
Or Agrimony. It is a flower that focuses on people’s anxiety as well as fear.
He seeks this person to show himself as he is, thus controlling the fear and fears he may experience.
aspen
It is made of aspen and, as the name suggests, it treats fear of the unknown, or in general.
In this case, this essence will be responsible for giving the courage to take the first step and move forward.
Beech
Made with beech, it is indicated for people who are too critical of others. They are intolerant people who are embarrassed by the failures of others and also find it difficult to express how they feel.
Knapweed
Made from the knapweed flower (Centaurea cyanus, cornflower), it’s ideal for those who can’t say “no” when asked. This gives them the courage to think of themselves before others.
Cerato
If you still have doubts about yourself, or your qualities, and you need the approval of others to face your insecurities, this flower is ideal for you (both in essence and for the have as a plant).
Cherry Plum
For those who are afraid of losing control (people with fits of rage, tremors, hormonal problems…).
chestnut bud
For those who repeat the same mistakes over and over again. With this essence, they can learn and avoid these mistakes in the future.
Chicory
Chicory is indicated for possessive and manipulative people, who want everyone to pay attention to them.
clematis
If you’re one of those who care about the future, but don’t live in the present, this plant (and essence) is for you.
wild apple
For those who are obsessed with cleanliness (eg for people with allergies or skin problems), to help them turn down the intensity a bit.
Elm
It is indicated for very demanding people.
Gentian
For the pessimists, those who see only discouragement and insecurity.
Gorse
It focuses on people who are not excited and need to improve their spirit and their desire to live.
Heating
For egocentric people who need to listen to others and put themselves in their shoes.
holly
For jealous, vengeful and envious people, with deep pain that they need to calm down.
Honeysuckle
For those who live in the past without being aware of the present.
hojarazo
For those who are physically and mentally tired of life.
Impatience
As the name suggests, for the impatient. The Impatience plant is also one of the most beautiful and easy to care for.
Larch
For those who have an inferiority complex and feel insecure about what they are doing. This will help them to be more confident.
mimulus
For those who are afraid of the known and always think something bad is going to happen to them.
Mustard
For those who feel sad for no reason.
Oak
For the insistent who cover more than they can handle.
olive
For those who are physically and mentally tired and cannot cope with everyday life.
pine
For those who feel guilty when things don’t go their way.
red chestnut
For those who care too much about others, and always in the negative.
Cistus
For those people who are very afraid and who, in such moments, panic, to the point that they can be in a state of shock.
rock water
For perfectionists and those who ask too much.
scleranth
Ideal for the undecided and those with sudden mood swings. This essence helps give them emotional stability.
Eggnog
Perhaps you know him better as the Star of Bethlehem. It is a flower that helps to overcome trauma and both physical and mental sequelae. Its scientific name is Ornithogalum umbellatum.
chestnut
Chestnut essence is great for those who are depressed as it can ease that feeling of anxiety.
Verbena
It’s ideal for hyperactive people who can’t sit still and need a little help to reduce their intensity.
Vine
As you know, in leadership there are good leaders and bad leaders. Well, the flower of the vine makes these bad guys realize they have to improve the way you communicate with others as well as working in a team (and not thinking that they are superior to others).
Walnut
Walnut flower allows people who feel too manipulated to have the courage to resist and do what they want without thinking that they are being influenced.
water violet
With the scientific name Hottonia palustris, it is a flower that is used for those who have a lot of talent and are capable of anything thrown at them, but have great difficulty opening up to others and feeling comfortable around others.
Indian brown
Ideal for drinking and finding peace and mental tranquility, to silence those bad thoughts that do not leave you calm and that repeat themselves in your head.
wild oats
This flower, better known as wild oats or avena fatua, is used for people who have a lot of plans, a lot of desire for everything, but who tire easily and do not finish anything.. This helps give him the security to finish what he starts.
Hip
This flower with a slightly strange name is ideal for those who feel indifferent, who are not interested in anything.
willow
Finally, we have willow-based essence, ideal for those who are dissatisfied with life and think that everything is unfair.
With this flower, they will be able to turn the page and continue to see the good in life, not the bad.
Do you know Bach flowers? And the plants from which each essence comes? Can you imagine having the plant at home and making your own?