What is the difference with homeopathy?

Bach Flower therapy and homeopathy have certain similarities but also have some important differences.

It is good to know that Dr. Edward Bach, before he discovered Bach Flower therapy, also studied homeopathy. When he went looking for a softer method of treatment for everyone, he found Hahnemann’s work, the founder of homeopathy. Bach studied homeopathy very intensely and for a while he applied it into his practise. Dr. Bach has discovered a few nosodes himself, which up until today are still used and called the Bach nosodes.

One of the similarities between homeopathy and Bach Flower therapy is that both use the principle of dilution to make their extracts. In homeopathy they use a stronger dilution than Bach Flower therapy. The way of dilution is also different. Bach Flower therapy doesn’t potentize; this means shaking the bottle between every potency.

Bach Flower therapy only uses flowers from unharmful plants, shrubs and trees. As opposed to homeopathy which uses plants minerals and animal substances to make homeopathic medicines.

Bach Flower therapy allows you to drink and eat anything you want, no need to avoid coffee, tea, mint or any other specific substances.

Bach Flower therapy can be given to babies and pregnant women without any risk. They are completely harmless even in high dosage. Homeopathic medicines with high potency have a strong effect and can therefore not be given without advice to babies and children. Certain products are forbidden to pregnant women.

Bach Flower therapy only focuses on the emotional and mental well being of the person. To bring back the emotions into balance can have an effect on a person’s physical health but it is not a diagnostic criteria. Homeopathy however focuses on the physical health of the person but they do use the mental aspect as well to diagnose. But the main focus is on the physical symptoms to determine the diagnose.

Both alternative therapies can be used perfectly alongside each other as one treatment. Bach Flower therapy focuses on the emotional aspect and the other on the physical aspect. Both are strong in their field of expertise and the synergy gives very good results.

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There are 38 Bach Flower Essences for balancing the mind and body.

The 38 Bach Flowers are divided into 7 subgroups. All the 38 Bach Flowers fall into each of the following categories. Specific problems are tackled by individual flowers.

Are there side effects?

For instance nothing will happen even when you would drink the whole bottle as a matter of speaking. You can not overdose.

What is Bach Flower Therapy?

Bach Flower Therapy works with Bach flowers. Dr. Edward Bach, who lived in the beginning of the previous century, discovered Bach Flower Therapy.

May I use Bach Flowers during my pregnancy?

Many people are afraid to use Bach flower remedies during pregnancy. It is a natural reaction, since you should pay extra attention to everything you eat or do when you are pregnant.

How are Bach Flower Remedies made?

There are two methods in preparing Bach flowers, the sun method and the cooking method.

Can I take Bach Flower remedies together with other medication?

Lots of people are scared of the counteracting effect that Bach Flower remedies might have on the medication they are taking already. 

How long does my bottle last?

Bach Flowers Essences are extracts from flowers from plants, trees and shrubs, which are obtained through the cooking or sun method.

Bach flowers Infographic

What are Bach flowers? How should you use Bach flowers? Who uses Bach flowers and why? The answers to all of these - and other - questions can be found on this infographic.

What do the drops taste like?

The main component of the Bach Flower remedies is water. This means that the Bach Flower remedies drops have a very neutral taste.

How long should I take the Bach Flower remedies?

This is a question that people ask a lot and no exact answer can be given. Bach Flower therapy is not an exact science because it involves people and their emotions.