The 38 Bach Flower Remedies
Dr. Edward Bach's 38 flower essences — one for each emotional state he observed in human wellbeing. Each essence gently invites its paired virtue: fear toward courage, doubt toward clarity, bitterness toward gratitude.
38
Flower essences
7
Emotional groups
1930s
Dr. Bach’s era
Tools & Essences
Find the right essence, browse all 38, or reach for Rescue Remedy when acute stress hits.
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All 38 essences
Each remedy — indication, virtue, group — with Latin name and preparation method.
Browse all 38
Rescue Remedy
The classic 5-essence emergency blend for acute stress, shock, panic, and trauma.
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Starter set of 7
The seven essences most practitioners reach for first — a good way to begin.
ExploreThe 7 emotional groups
Every essence is organised by the underlying emotional state it addresses. Start with how you're feeling.
Fear
Different types of fear, from specific known fears to vague unknown dread.
Uncertainty
Doubt, indecision, discouragement, and loss of direction.
Insufficient interest in present circumstances
Disconnection from the present — daydreaming, nostalgia, apathy, exhaustion.
Loneliness
Isolation in its various forms — aloofness, impatience, neediness.
Oversensitivity to influences and ideas
Protecting the self from external influence; hiding, pleasing, or resenting.
Despondency or despair
Deeper states of despair — self-doubt, guilt, overwhelm, shock, bitterness.
Over-care for the welfare of others
Over-involvement in others' lives — possessive, dominating, critical, self-denying.
Rescue Remedy
The classic 5-essence blend Dr. Bach developed for acute stress, shock, panic, and trauma — the one Bach remedy most households keep on hand.
Rock Rose
terror, panic
Cherry Plum
fear of losing control
Clematis
faintness, disconnection
Impatiens
impatience, irritability
Star of Bethlehem
shock, trauma
Typical dose: 4 drops under the tongue or in water, as needed. Safe for adults, children, pregnancy (per the Bach Centre), and animals.
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