Rescue Remedy is designed for emotional shock.
This flower essence blend was created by Dr. Edward Bach, MD, a British physician who died in 1936.
He devoted the latter part of his life to finding natural solutions for emotional distress.
The result of his work is a line of gentle flower essences.
That’s why they’re often referred to as “Bach Remedies.”
Whether they are true homeopathic remedies is a matter of great debate.
Flower essences aren’t made like traditional potentized remedies.
Yet they are diluted and reputed to be 4x strength.
This means they are a form of energy medicine, like homeopathy.
Unlike homeopathy flower essences are chosen based on emotional symptoms only.
Regular homeopathy looks at the entire picture, mental and physical.
Bach Flower Rescue Remedy
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Undoubtedly, the most famous of Dr. Bach’s creations is Bach Rescue Remedy. This is a blend of five flower essences – Rock Rose, Impatiens, Cherry Plum, Star of Bethlehem and Clematis.
Rescue Remedy is designed for short-term use, to aid in the mental recovery from crisis situations, such as hearing shocking or traumatic news.
The UK-based Bach Centre noted that Rescue Remedy “can be used to help us get through any stressful moments, from last-minute exam nerves to the aftermath of an accident.” Decades after Dr. Bach’s death the center is trying to preserve his legacy.
The Work Of Dr. Edward Bach, MD
Flower essences are a useful tool in any homeopathic practice.
For a number of reasons.
One is that not everyone wants you to take their case.
Yet they still want help. They will want advice. They still want relief.
An easy way to extend a helping hand is to recommend flower essences.
It’s very easy to choose an appropriate flower remedy.
The field is narrow because there are only 38 Bach flower essences.
(Currently there are more than 10,000 homeopathic remedies.)
So you can confidently point someone in the right direction with flower essences.
Knowing that a particular essence can help soothe their nerves.
You don’t have to worry about possibly suggesting the wrong homeopathic remedy.
You don’t have to worry about follow up, to make sure their case is progressing.
The flower essence will likely shift everything in a positive direction.
At least a little bit.
Hopefully, with a chronic problem they will follow up with regular homeopathic care.
But if not you can still offer them something positive, on the spot.
Bach Flower Essences For Negative Emotions
Dr. Bach believed that negative emotions could lead to physical illness.
He also believed that healing mental distress could lead to physical recovery.
During his lifetime, he treated his patients with one of the 38 flower essences he developed.
Each remedy corresponds to a particular emotional state.
Mixing two or more remedies together resulted in a custom treatment formula.
With the infinite number of possible combinations, Dr. Bach thought his essences could cover the full range of emotions in the human race.
It’s important to note that flower essences ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR REGULAR HOMEOPATHY.
I don’t think they work as deeply as homeopathic remedies.
Flower essences don’t laser focus in on pathology like traditional homeopathy.
What they can do is take the edge off of your negative emotions.
It’s possible they can also heal the body over time. But it would probably take a long time.
I tried an experiment on myself. I stopped taking regular remedies and tried to rely solely upon flower essences.
The experiment didn’t last long.
Because soon something came up that required traditional homeopathic remedies.
I tried to treat my physical condition with flower essences and failed.
Yet flower essences are still a useful tool as a quick, short-term emotional balm.
Rescue Remedy For Shock
Rescue Remedy is considered good for acute mental stress.
I’ve owned this formula for nearly 20 years, and have used it to relieve anxiety caused by situational trauma.
I don’t take it everyday, or even regularly. I save it for when it’s needed.
(Like with regular homeopathic remedies you should stop flower essences when they’ve done their job. Don’t keep taking additional doses.)
For instance, a number of years ago, I heard some terrible news.
Fortunately, I decided to use Rescue Remedy within minutes of processing this information.
That night I slept like a baby.
The next day, the news still bothered me.
But I was able to move on, trusting that God will change the outcome in His time.
Rescue Remedy Does it Work?
Normally, such upsetting news would have prevented me from sleeping.
I firmly believe Rescue Remedy helped me weather the storm.
Crisis situations are why I like to have it on hand.
I do need to stress that I’m not a doctor. (I’m a certified homeopath.) So I can’t give medical advice, or claim that any natural remedy will help anyone else.
All I can do is share my personal experience using Bach flowers, which seem to work for me.
Rescue Remedy Drops
You can use Rescue Remedy in a number of ways, including homeopathic drops, sprays or pastilles.
I prefer the drops because they last a long time.
In the last two decades I’ve only purchased two bottles of Bach Rescue Remedy. The second purchase was because I lost the first bottle. Otherwise I’d be able to use the first bottle forever, refilling it with water and brandy if the remedy dried up.
I’ve also used Rescue Remedy for occasional sleeplessness caused by extreme tension. Even without hearing bad news.
Like any energetic remedy, I use Bach Rescue judiciously, and only as needed.
If you can’t find Rescue Remedy locally, it’s available online.
Is Rescue Remedy Good for Anxiety?
The Bach Centre website points out that it’s also possible to use Rescue Remedy for the wrong reasons.
It appears to be designed for short-term use, as an emotional balm to ease sudden, intense and short-term stress.
Another name for this remedy, according to the center, is the “Crisis Formula.”
For other emotional states, another Bach remedy may be much more appropriate, according to the center.
If that’s the case it should be easy to find a different essence or combination.
There are only 38 different remedies that correspond to different emotions.
Since we know how we feel, it’s relatively easy to select.
Bach Remedies vs Conventional Homeopathy
Conventional homeopathy works on a very deep level.
But you typically need to work with a professional for best results.
Bach flower remedies offer quick short-term relief.
Other Bach Remedies are also available online. One of them you can see below. These include Vervain, which may be appropriate for unresolved anger, along with a sense an injustice has happened. Willow flower essence, according to the Bach Centre, may be helpful for someone who thinks it will be impossible to forgive.
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Disclaimer
These statements have not been approved by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use homeopathic remedies unless they’re working with a healthcare professional.
