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Dr Bach recognised 38 remedies, with their respective conditions that generate disharmony and potential 'dis-ease'. They are classified into several headings.
1. FEAR
2. UNCERTAINTY
3.
INSUFFICIENT INTEREST IN PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES
4. LONELINESS
5. OVERSENSITIVITY
6. DESPONDENCY AND DESPAIR
7. OVERCARE FOR THE WELFARE OF OTHERS
1) FEAR
ROCK ROSE
Rock Rose is the
remedy to be given whenever terror is experienced, whether the person is in good health or not. Give it whenever there is terror in the atmosphere, both to the patient and to those near him/her. Children
often experience terror after a nightmare; whenever great fear is experienced, four drops of Rock Rose in a little water should be slipped at frequent intervals. It should quickly sooth and calm the sufferer.
MIMULUS
The Mimulus fear is less acute than the sheer terror of Rock Rose, and it always is caused by known reasons. Such fears range from the childhood fear of the dark, to the fear of growing
old, of pain and illness, and of death itself. The Mimulus people are normally shy and retiring and are prone to hide their anxieties. They may at times become tongue-tied with stage fright; again, they can
become garrulous to conceal a nervous fear. They blush easily, and occasionally they may stammer or stutter. When they are ill, they are almost afraid to move lest the pain becomes worse.
CHERRY PLUM
This remedy is for the desperation and deep depression of those on the verge of a nervous breakdown. They feel that they will lose control of their thoughts or actions. The positive aspect is seen in the
calm quiet courage of a person surviving while undergoing mental and physical hardship.
ASPEN
The Aspen fears are of the mind. They are the fears, the forebodings that come upon us for no known
reason either by day or night. These fears are often accompanied with trembling and sweating from the abject fear of something unknown. The Aspen fear is the exact opposite of the Mimulus fear, for the
latter is always from a known cause. The Aspen fear is closely associated with the sheer terror of Rock Rose, for both often result in panic, emotional or physical.
RED CHESTNUT
The Red Chestnut
fear is for others, especially those dear to us. There is great anxiety for those who are not even dangerously ill, and a minor ailment becomes a major complaint in the imagination. The positive aspect of
this remedy is the ability to send out thoughts of safety, health or courage to those who need them and who may be in danger or ill at the time. It is the ability to remain calm, mentally and physically, in
any emergency.
2) UNCERTAINTY
CERATO
These are those people who possess much wisdom, who are intuitive, who hold definite opinions of their own, yet they doubt their own ability. They are quite
capable of doing foolish things by following the advice of others, against their own good judgement. The Cerato folk have a great admiration for those persons who know their own minds and who can reach a
reasoned determination quickly. The positive aspect of the Cerato type is quiet assurance. Such persons are very intuitive.
SCLERANTHUS
Scleranthus is the remedy for those people who suffer from
indecision. They lack the ability to make up their minds and thus they are swayed between two things or possibilities. They experience extremes of joy or sadness, energy or apathy, pessimism or optimism,
laughing or crying. Conversation is sometimes erratic, because they tend to jump from one subject to another. The positive aspects are a reflection of calmness and determination, making quick decisions and
prompt action.
GENTIAN
This is the remedy for those whose outlook is negative and who suffer deep depressions and dark melancholia. They falter and become despondent at setbacks, whether from an
illness or from the affairs of daily living. They fail to understand that their own negative state of mind attracts those very conditions. It is also useful for children who have become discouraged by their
examinations or schoolwork. The positive aspect is that such people understand that there is no failure when one is doing their utmost, whatever the apparent results may be.
GORSE
Gorse is for
those who have lost heart and suffer from hopelessness and despair after the failure of many treatments to help them.
It is for the person who feels it is useless to try further treatment, but to please
someone, they will try one more time. The positive aspect is found in those persons who have a positive faith and hope and a certainty that in the end they will overcome all difficulties.
HORNBEAM
The weariness for which we prescribe hornbeam is properly speaking, a fatigue that asserts itself more in the mind than in the body. There are times when a person is assailed by the doubt that he has
sufficient strength or ability to face either life or his work; yet in spite of that, he usually accomplishes the task without difficulty. Hornbeam will fortify him mentally and physically. The positive
aspect of Hornbeam is reflected in those who are certain of their own ability and strength, even though their work might appear to be beyond their capacities to achieve.
WILD OAT
The Wild Oat
people have a definitive character and they are very talented, but they seem to be undecided as to what they should do. Usually they are ambitious and they may have a general idea as to which course to
follow, but the indications are not sufficiently clear and they are inclined to feel that life is passing them by. This delay in finding their life's work causes them to feel despondent and dissatisfied. The
positive aspect is reflected in those persons who have definite ambitions, and know just what they want to do in life and they let nothing interfere with their purpose. |
