Choosing your Bach flowers

FOR THOSE WHO ARE AFRAID

26: HELIANTHEME (Rock Rose)

Feeling of terror, intense fears

Courage and Strength

25: RED CHESTNUT

Excessive worry for loved ones

Trust in others, letting go

20: MIMULE (Mimulus)

Known fear of everyday life, shyness

Tranquility, assurance

6: PRUNUS (Cherry Plum)

Fear of losing control, fear of breaking down

Appeasement, security

2: ASPEN (Aspen)

Vague apprehensions, obsessive fears without reason

Trust and security

FOR THOSE WHO DOUBT

13: GORSE (Gorse)

Loss of all hope, resignation, abandonment

Faith, hope and certainty

17: CHARM (Hornbeam)

Weariness, feeling of incompetence

Help to start, boost “starter”

36: Wild Oat

Unsatisfied, undetermined, looking for their way

Talent, self-affirmation, ambition

12: GENTIANE (Gentian)

Sudden discouragement, easily defeated

Perseverance and confidence

28: SCLERANTHUS (Alene or Gnavelle)

Undecided, can't make a choice

Resolution, choice and balance

5: PLUMBAGO

(Cerato)

Bad intuition, ask others for advice

Inner certainty, sure of one's choices

FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT INTERESTED IN THE PRESENT

7: Chestnut Bud

Repeating the same mistakes

Lesson from life experiences

16: HONEYSUckle

Lives in the past, nostalgia

Live fully in the present moment

9: CLEMATIS (Clematis)

Always in his thoughts

Present, realistic, inspired

37: WILD ROSE

Resignation, Life without pleasure

Enthusiasm, live with passion

35: WHITE CHESTNUT

Incessant thoughts, too strong mind

Calm mind, direction of thoughts

21: MUSTARD

Sadness, sudden melancholy

Joy, peace, stability

23: OLIVIER (Olive)

Severe fatigue, exhaustion

Newfound energy

FOR THOSE WHO ARE ALONE

14: BRUYERE (Heather)

Constant need for attention and talking about yourself

Listening to others, altruism

34: HOTTONIE/VIOLETTE (Water violet)

Great independence, relies only on oneself

Openness to others

18: IMPATIENT

(Impatiens)

Restless, lack of patience, tense, nervous

Relaxed, tolerance and gentleness

FOR THOSE WHO ARE HYPERSENSITIVE

1: AGRIMONY (Agrimony)

Appears jovial but internalizes problems

Show yourself as you are

4: CENTAURY (Centaury)

Weak character, servitude towards others

Right strength of character, discernment

15: HOLLY

Annoyance leading to anger, jealousy, resentment

Generous and understanding spirit

33: Walnut

Difficulty adapting to changes

Consistency, adaptation, protection

FOR THOSE WHO ARE DESPERATE

30: CHESTNUT (sweet chestnut)

Feeling like you're at your wit's end, wanting to give up everything

Control of emotions, hope, rebirth

22: OAK

Persevering character who refuses to admit his limitations

Strength, patience, courage, measure, constancy

29: LADY OF ELEVEN HOUR (star of bethlehem)

Shock linked to traumatic events

Consolation, liberation, inner peace

19: LARCH (Larch)

Lack of self-confidence, comparison, inferiority complex

Capable, confident, determined without fear of the result

11: ELM (Elm)

Suddenly overwhelmed by everyday tasks

Efficient, confident

24: SCOTTISH PINE (Pine)

Constantly criticizes his work and feels at fault for everything

Sound judgment, humility

10: WILD APPLE TREE (Crab apple)

Disgust with oneself, feeling of impurity of body and mind

Self-acceptance, feeling of purification

38: WILLOW

Bitterness, embittered character, feeling of injustice

Recognize your responsibilities, demonstrate your humor and joy of living

FOR THOSE WHO CARE TOO MUCH ABOUT OTHERS

8: CHICORY (Chicory)

Selfish, possessive, stifling love

Self-sacrifice, accuracy in relationships

27: ROCK WATER

Purist and strict behavior towards oneself

Flexibility of mind, gentleness towards oneself

3: BEECH (Beech)

Intolerant, perpetually critical personality

Forbearance, understanding, acceptance of differences

31: VERBENA (Vervain)

Overenthusiastic and intrusive character

Moderation, “being” rather than “doing”

RELIEF OR EMERGENCY REMEDY

39: RESCUE

Quite sudden physical, psychological or emotional shock, everyday

Soothes, immediately comforts