Flower Therapy: Theoretical Principles and Vibrational Medicine

If this was a sensible practice, Bach would have used it and suggested it in his writings, since his primary goal was the well-being of as many people as possible in the shortest possible time. Furthermore, our energy system can only process a limited number of impulses at the same time. Experience shows that mixtures with more than 12 flowers lose any specific, targeted effect. If you feel the need to take all 38 essences together, you could perhaps consider taking the Rescue Remedy mixture for a few days and then seek further guidance from a flower therapy expert.

Nothing happens. Where there is no disharmony, a flower will  not create a resonance, and thus will not act and will have no effect. Furthermore, existing disharmonious states are not influenced, positively or negatively, by unsuitable flowers. The field of interaction must be the same before any resonance can occur.

The intake of flowers is guaranteed safe even for those who suffer from allergies. The preparation of floral concentrates does not involve the extraction of any potentially allergenic substances contained in the plant - just the flower's unique energetic content.

This can be absolutely ruled out due to the mode of action flower remedies employ. This is a vibrational therapy that acts by virtue of the transmission of a specific energy impulse over time. Thus there is no correlation with the ponderal intake of a substance, and no dose/response reaction to control and verify.

Yes, because traditional (allopathic) medicines act on the physical level with physiological and biochemical mechanisms, while flower remedies work on a different (energetic vibrational) level. Therefore the effectiveness of both is not influenced or compromised because there is no interference on the field of action, which is in itself entirely different.

The "placebo effect" refers to the associated imputation a person feels when taking a product. Yet flower therapy has a positive effect, and therefore efficacy, on infants, children, animals and plants that certainly do not present with any expectations, preconceived attitudes or predilections. As with any treatment, an open and welcoming approach towards Bach Flower therapy is certainly positive. However, it is not essential to "believe" in the therapy for the intake of flowers to have an effect.

Everything that exists is energy, visible or invisible depending on the intensity of its vibration. So humans and nature are immersed in a constant bioenergetic field. Based on this assumption, every organism in the universe is made up of energy (everything has its own measurable electromagnetic field, or rather bioenergy if it is a living being) and this energy can flow more or less uniformly. Illness, symptoms and mental discomfort can be the sign of an irregularity in the distribution of energy within the body. These blocks or flow anomalies must be treated by bringing the body's energy levels back to an optimal state, natural in its intensity, harmony and uniformity. Thanks to their vibrational essence, flowers can act to rebalance the energy centres of our physical-emotional body.

Flowers always work if they have not been contaminated, and if they are intact from an energetic-vibrational qualitative point of view. However, if the person taking them does not perceive any evident effects, this means that an awareness of the existing disharmony - essential for self-healing - has not occurred. For this reason, it is always preferable to have the guidance and support of an expert in flower therapy with whom to consult.

Absolutely yes, in every case. They can be a real help for little ones with acute disorders as well as in chronic cases. They are safe because they have no side effects and are prepared without adding alcohol. For breast-fed newborns it is sufficient for the mother to take them, otherwise they can be added to the bottle, or if necessary used locally mixed with oils or creams and massaged into the skin. During pregnancy, emotional sensitivity is more subject to sudden changes, which is why flower remedies offer strong, welcome support to face this waiting period with serenity. Finally, animals can also enjoy the benefits of flower essences, especially in cases of trauma, acute mental disorders (phobias, aggression) and behavioural disorders, as well as in change situations that affect them directly or indirectly.

Brandy in the mixtures functions as a preservative. You can use apple cider vinegar instead of brandy - or add nothing at all, while taking care to store the bottle in a cool place. Using water alone, the mixture can be expected to stay fresh for up to two weeks.

There is no general rule that absolutely applies, because this is decided on a case-by-case basis. The indicative maximum number usually suggested is 7/8 flowers that all act in a broadly similar way. In other words, it is preferable to opt to face particular difficulties one at a time rather than all together. Experience has shown that too many flowers taken together are not as effective as a few targeted ones. This is because an excessive quantity of flowers will not have a better or more intense effect. On the contrary, our energy system is not designed to handle these simultaneous impulses. 

No, because they are not drugs, either by their nature or their mode of action. Flowers help to rebalance a disharmony. And as soon as that balance is restored the remedy no longer has any effect. Addiction is also excluded because flowers help us to resume the evolution of our personality and to gradually discover our inner resources. Even so, it is not recommended to take the same mixture of flower essences continuously.