Bach flower remedies are in a special place in my heart; I first encountered them during a session. The One Brain branch of kinesiology uses them with care. The kinesiologist tests which essence supports the subconscious, and then the associated thought is introduced and absorbed as information into the subconscious.
I would also receive the drops themselves, with a few drops placed under my tongue.
Bach essences don’t only work during sessions; Dr. Bach’s goal was precisely to make them easy for anyone to learn and use as emotional support in everyday life.
The Rescue Remedy is primarily for emotional support, although many recommend it for physical first aid as well. When applied to stings or wounds, it can speed up healing. I tried it on a sting, and it worked. In cases of fainting, in addition to the usual steps, it’s suggested to place a drop on the lips.
Dr. Bach created this remedy from five flower essences, recommending it for emotional emergencies.
When to Use It:
Physical Trauma:
- After accidents or the shock following an accident
- During recovery after surgery
- To relieve sudden pain, headaches, or toothaches
- For menstrual discomfort and cramps
- For sudden symptoms of illness, allergic reactions
- Externally (compresses): to ease the effects of wounds, swelling, or stings
Emotional Trauma:
- Emotional shock (breakups, bereavement, bad news, traumatic experiences)
- Fear and fright
- Intense stress, strong fears
- After serious family arguments
As a Preventative for Anxiety:
- Exam nerves
- Before a job interview
- Fear of the dentist or flying
Which Flowers Are Included?
Rock Rose (Helianthemum nummularium)
Dr. Bach called it the flower of courage. This small, fragile flower with golden-yellow petals only faces the light in sunshine and blooms for just one day. It is recommended for those who feel desperate, terrified, or at their limit, unable to endure any more. It’s also useful for those living in deep-seated fear, which can be difficult to detect. It is effective for acute fear and panic, combating them with the power of the sun.
Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera)
Dr. Bach called this the flower of calmness. It’s the first tree to bloom in the year, ahead of other fruit trees, with its bright white flowers heralding the arrival of spring. This essence is for those who fear losing control. It’s for people under extreme mental strain or those who are highly emotionally sensitive.
Clematis (Clematis vitalba)
Known as the flower of reality among the essences. In common speech, it's referred to as “old man’s beard” or “traveller’s joy.” It thrives in calcareous soil, and its fluffy seed heads cling on throughout winter until the spring winds carry them away. A climber without a trunk, Clematis is recommended for dreamers who are detached from reality and prefer to be alone. In severe cases, they lose interest in life, withdraw into themselves, and distance themselves from their own bodies to escape pain. It can also be used during fainting or unconsciousness, when we lose contact with our physical bodies, helping us to reconnect.
Impatiens (Impatiens balsamina)
This is the flower of time—our own time. It is also the essence for impatience. A fast-growing annual plant, Impatiens comes in various colors. If you touch the seed capsule, it explodes, scattering the seeds far away. It likes sunny, semi-shady areas near water and forms colonies, pushing out all competitors. The personality it represents is similarly unique—explosive, brimming with energy. If irritated, they are quick to anger and prefer to act on their ideas immediately. Restless by nature, they find it difficult to sit still and often feel they can do things faster and better themselves, making delegation hard.
Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum)
Known as the comforter and helper in times of grief. Its flowers have a perfect geometric structure, with six-part white petals blooming from late April to July. Sensitive to sunlight, it only opens its petals on bright, sunny days. This essence is for those who suffer from their circumstances, are in a state of shock, or have experienced loss, bad news, or an accident. They may feel paralyzed and unable to accept comfort. The essence helps reduce anxiety, restore harmony and peace, and activates the body's self-healing mechanisms. It is a comfort to the soul and eases pain.
How It Helps:
These five flowers together support our emotional reactions to acute, unexpected situations, easing panic, grief, anger, and fear, and helping us during stressful moments. This essence should only be used temporarily, not for long-term use.
In times of severe stress, it can be taken in water (4 drops in 200 ml), sipped every 10 minutes if necessary, or a few drops can be placed directly under the tongue without water.
If we’re anxious about the future (e.g., exams or other stressful situations), it can be taken daily as needed.
Important: These essences do not replace medical treatment. They are emotional aids that can help reduce stress, making it easier for the body’s self-healing powers to work. However, they should be used alongside, not instead of, conventional medicine.
Sources:
- Julian Barnard: The Role of Plant Form in Healing
- Mechthild Scheffer: The Original Bach Flower Therapy
- Konnektív Felnőttképző: Bach Flower Therapy Notes (Dr. Sarolta Várhegyi, Edit Kassai)
My Story
In 2010, we had been trying to start a family for several years. At the fertility clinic where we were being treated, they focused on the physical aspects, and both of us were deemed healthy. However, even after laparoscopic surgery, my fallopian tubes remained blocked, so we began the IVF program. Unfortunately, they couldn't address the emotional side of things. It's almost incomprehensible that if these tiny little lives are being placed directly into the uterus, why isn't this method 100% effective? What happens during those 9-10 days when the zygote, which has already started dividing, should simply be growing? And why does the blood test after 9-10 days still indicate that there is no life inside? We weren't among the 10% for whom it works on the first try. In fact, the second attempt ended the same way.
This is a difficult emotional state, just the awareness that medical assistance is needed is a fact that cuts deep into your nerves. For me, this state led to the feeling of "I am defective," and I recognized in time that I was in a downward spiral. There were times when it was very hard to be around people, especially when someone would ask why we didn’t have children yet after being married for so long. Needless to say, I would walk away in tears at those moments. We are talking about 14 years ago when this process had to be kept in secret. When I saw a pregnant woman, I would get a lump in my throat, especially if, for example, a pregnant smoker passed by me—I would immediately be hit with a fit of rage. I couldn’t even be near small children due to the constant fits of crying.
A woman named Merci lived in our building, and I learned meditation from her. She recommended Ildi, whom I’ve called my Fairy Godmother ever since because, just like in a fairy tale, she showed me the path to happiness. I also became part of a method that delved deep and cleansed both the past and the future. She was the first kinesiologist I had ever met.
Even in the first session, we released a generational block that moved the stone away from the cave entrance where I had been sitting. Then, month by month, I slowly emerged from the cave and found my path.
Along the way, I worked on my femininity, self-awareness, and self-love, and many things were resolved in both directions. By the time we reached the third IVF attempt, I was ready for motherhood, and everything happened as if it were written in a book. Despite being twins, despite them being prone to complications, despite the potential for fear, we were protected. And I was well, balanced.
During the pregnancy, I continued to visit Ildi and another specialist, which may have contributed to the girls’ very fast, stress-free birth—even for me. Afterward, I continued the monthly sessions, but that’s a story for the sequel, as the English would say.
