Basics of Bach Flower Therapy: 38 Flowers for Emotional Balance

Nagy Vilma Nagy Vilma
The system of 38 flower essences discovered by Dr. Edward Bach aims to naturally restore emotional balance. Learn about this gentle yet effective method.

Bach flower therapy is a natural remedy developed by English physician Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s. Dr. Bach recognized that our emotional state determines our physical health, and created essences from 38 wild flowers that help restore emotional balance.

The 7 Emotional Groups

The 38 flower essences can be classified into 7 main emotional groups:

  1. Fear: Rock Rose, Mimulus, Cherry Plum, Aspen, Red Chestnut
  2. Uncertainty: Cerato, Scleranthus, Gentian, Gorse, Hornbeam, Wild Oat
  3. Insufficient interest in present: Clematis, Honeysuckle, Wild Rose, Olive, White Chestnut, Mustard, Chestnut Bud
  4. Loneliness: Water Violet, Impatiens, Heather
  5. Over-sensitivity: Agrimony, Centaury, Walnut, Holly
  6. Despondency: Larch, Pine, Elm, Sweet Chestnut, Star of Bethlehem, Willow, Oak, Crab Apple
  7. Over-care for others: Chicory, Vervain, Vine, Beech, Rock Water

How does it work?

Flower essences are taken diluted in water, several times a day, a few drops at a time. Treatment is individual, the therapist selects the appropriate essences based on personal conversation. Usually a combination of 4-7 flowers is used.

At our center, Roni Turcsány helps find the most suitable combination for you as a Bach flower therapist.