Those who have suffered much mentally or physically and are so exhausted and weary that they feel they have no more strength to make any effort. Daily life is hard work for them, without pleasure.” – Dr. Edward Bach For those who are struggling and fighting strongly to get well, or in connection with the affairs of their daily life. They will go on trying one thing after another, though their case may seem hopeless. They will fight on. They are discontented with themselves if illness interferes with their duties or helping others. They are brave people, fighting against great difficulties, without loss of hope of effort.” – Dr. Edward Bach Very Capable people, certain of their own ability, confident of success. Being so assured, they think that it would be for the benefit of others if they could be persuaded to do things as they themselves do, or as they are certain is right. Even in illness they will direct their attendants. They may be of great value in emergency.” – Dr. Edward Bach Do not take yourself off any existing medication you might be taking without first discussing with your doctor. Bach Flower Remedies: An Introduction Kind, quiet, gentle people who are over-anxious to serve others. They overtax their strength in their endeavors. Their wish so grows upon them that they become more servants than willing helpers. Their good nature leads them to do more than their own share of work, and in so doing they may neglect their own particular mission in life” – Dr. Edward Bach

Those who without apparently sufficient reason become resigned to all that happens, and just glide through life, take its as it is, without any effort to improve things and find some joy. They have surrendered to the struggle of life without complaint.” – Dr. Edward Bach Results are mixed when it comes to whether they help with emotional issues or pain. They seem to make some people feel better, but it isn’t clear if this is a result of the placebo effect or not. The placebo effect means something helps because people expect it to work. Side Effects and Safety White Chestnut relates to the Soul qualities of tranquillity and discernment. In the negative White Chestnut state you're the victim of unclear, disorganized thoughts…...... In the negative White Chestnut state people are victim to an overbearing mental process that has gained the upper hand over all other aspects of the personality." The Encyclopedia of Bach Flower Therapy by Mechthild Scheffer For those who in health or illness like to be alone. Very quiet people, who move about without noise, they are aloof, leave people alone and go their own way. Often clever and talented. Their peace and calmness is a blessing to those around them.” – Dr. Edward Bach Bach remedies usually come as liquids in dropper bottles. You can either drop the remedy on your tongue or mix it into a glass of water to drink. The dosage varies, but most people take several drops a few times a day.

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The positive potential of Red Chestnut is to have a more balanced level of concern for others without this becoming too excessive and where you can both enjoy a life of freedom. The remedy of emergency for cases where there even appears no hope. In an accident serious or sudden illness, or when the patient is very frightened or terrified, or if the condition is serious enough to cause great fear to those around. If the patient is not conscious the lips may be moistened with the remedy.” – Dr. Edward Bach Dr Bach's philosophy emphasised the importance of treating the individual as a whole, taking into account their unique emotional makeup rather than merely focusing on the symptoms. He believed that by harmonising emotions, the body's natural healing mechanisms would be stimulated, leading to improved wellbeing.

If you're feeling overwhelmed with a never-ending stream of repetitive thoughts that seem to keep you up at night, White Chestnut might be the Bach flower remedy for you. This remedy is specifically for those who have obsessive and compulsive thoughts that they can't shake, like a mental torture. Bach Flower remedies were created in the 1930s by Dr Bach an English physician and homeopath. He created 38 different flower remedies (plus Rescue Remedy) with each one relating to a different emotional issue. They can help with all sorts of emotional support such as stress, anxiety, depression, motivation and sleep.To ensure the most effective and personalised approach, it is recommended to follow these best practices: Human indication: When you feel depressed for no reason. Like a dark cloud that destroys normal cheerfulness.

For those who cannot prevent thoughts, ideas, arguments which they do not desire from entering their minds. Usually at such times when the interest of the moment is not strong enough to keep the mind full. Thoughts which worry and will remain, or if for a time thrown out, will return. They seem to circle round and round and cause mental torture. The presence of such unpleasant thoughts drives out peace and interferes with being able to think only of the work or pleasure of the day." Those who are always seeking the companionship of anyone who may be available, as they find it necessary to discuss their own affairs with others, no matter who it may be. They are very unhappy if they have to be alone for any length of time.” – Dr. Edward BachAfter an exchange such as this, the sufferer may spend the rest of the day and night re-running the conversation over and over, and thinking about what he should have said in his own defence. This is not just an adult malady. Children in school or those with overbearing parents may be even more prone to fall into this state, due to the fact that they are not always allowed to speak up in their own defence. Very great hopelessness, they have given up belief that more can be done for them. Under persuasion or to please others they may try different treatments, at the same time assuring those around that there is so little hope of relief.” – Dr. Edward Bach Aspen is for anxieties where there is no known cause, it is more of a general foreboding, apprehension and a constant feeling of unease. You don’t exactly know why you’re anxious though – which is the difference between Aspen and Mimulus.