Treating anxiety with Bach flowers

Imagine having to speak in front of an audience of 100 people. Do the heartbeats speed up? Your hands start to sweat and maybe your voice trembles a little?
It is absolutely normal, the problem arises when this unpleasant emotion paralyzes us and takes possession of our daily life.

Controlling anxiety and taking back the reins of our life is not impossible and even flower therapy can help us. We are talking in particular of Bach Flowers, alternative medicine created by the British doctor Edward Bach.

At the basis of Bach's flower therapy there is the principle according to which, in the treatment of a person, only his emotions and personality must be taken into consideration, which would determine the symptom manifested in the physical. The single flower would be able to initiate the process of transforming the negative emotion into its positive trait, with a consequent disappearance of the symptom.

But which are the most suitable Bach flowers in case of anxiety? Let's find out together.

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Rock Rose: extracted from helianthus, this Bach flower is recommended for those who are terrified of the world and cures situations of deep fear, the fright caused by any sudden event and symptoms related to panic attacks (tremors, tachycardia, chest tightness. and dizziness). In addition to alleviating physical symptoms, it helps to regain clarity and courage to react to the problematic situation in place.

Cherry Plum: it is obtained from myrobalan and is useful in cases of extreme emotionality, when you feel that you are on the verge of going crazy and exploding because you can't keep everything under control. It helps to regain calm and serenity.

Star of Bethlem: derives from a flower called Star of Bethlehem and is especially indicated for those who are highly stressed or the victim of a strong emotional trauma. It makes you stronger, more rational and more concrete.

Rescue Remedy: a blend of specific Bach flowers - Rock Rose, Cherry Plum, Star of Betlehem, Clemantis and Impatiens - which, acting in synergy with each other, represents a sort of natural "first aid" in moments of maximum anxiety. In addition to being taken by mouth, this remedy can also be applied to the temples or wrists.

Bach flowers: when and how

The minimum dose of intake is four drops four times a day: in the morning as soon as you wake up, before going to bed and then two more times during the day. But the most correct indication is "when necessary", that is, every time a negative emotion arises. Bach flowers can be placed on or under the tongue, swallowed directly or poured into a hot drink.