Bach Flower Remedies

The Bach Flower remedies are a complete natural system of 38 plant and flower based remedies. They were discovered in the 1930’s by Dr Edward Bach who was a Harley Street physician and a well known bacteriologist.

Dr Bach created a system which was simple to use and the remedies are now used by people all around the world.

Each of the 38 remedies relates to a specific emotional state and they work to restore emotional balance. The good news is that the remedies can work in exactly the same way to help animals get over their own emotional difficulties.

In addition to the 38 remedies there is Rescue ™ Remedy. This is a combination of five of the 38 Bach Original Flower Remedies.

Rock Rose

Impatiens

Clematis

Star of Bethlehem

Cherry Plum

Rescue ™ Remedy can help an animal overcome shock following a trauma or have a calming effect in situations that they may find stressful, such as a visit to the Veterinarian.

The Bach Flower remedies are gentle, safe and easy to use. They can be given either individually or in a treatment bottle which can contain a combination of up to six remedies. As the remedies contain a small amount of grape alcohol solution as a preservative it is always advisable to check with your Veterinarian before using them. By using the remedies in a treatment bottle, the small amount of alcohol present is further diluted to trace levels and should not cause a problem.

The dosage of remedies is the same for animals as for humans:
Individual remedies - Two drops to be taken four times daily.
Treatment bottles - Four drops to be taken at least four times daily.

Giving the remedies on a food treat is a safer way of administering the remedies and also helps to ensure that the animal receives the minimal dose required.

As a registered Bach Flower Animal Practitioner I have found the remedies to be very beneficial when working with a variety of animals including Horses, Dogs and Cats. Please note that I do prefer to gain consent from your Veterinarian before confirming a consultation.

More detailed information on the Bach Flower Remedies and their use can be found on the Bach Centre website - www.bachcentre.com

Bach Flower photos courtesy of the Bach centre and Martin and Pleasance