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I Accept Show Purposes. Table of Contents View All. Table of Contents. Rescue Remedy Ingredients. Flower Essense vs. Essential Oils. They were developed by Edward Bach, an English homeopath, in the s. And they left me wondering exactly how they did what they are meant to do, such as this excerpt for Cherry Plum on bachflower. For those who fear losing control of their thoughts and actions and doing things they know are bad for them or which they consider wrong.
After reading about the individual ingredients, I needed to know more. And that same website offers an interesting account:.
The Bach Flower Remedies…gently restore the balance between mind and body by casting out negative emotions such as fear, worry, hatred and indecision which interfere with the equilibrium of the being as a whole. The Bach Flower Remedies allow peace and happiness to return to the sufferer so that the body is free to heal itself. Rather than using research based on scientific methods, Bach derived his flower remedies intuitively and based on his perceived psychic connections to the plants.
If Bach felt a negative emotion, he would hold his hand over different plants, and if one alleviated the emotion, he would ascribe the power to heal that emotional problem to that plant. This positive energy can then help heal conditions which involve negative energy, such as anxiety or stress. I took a Rescue Night Liquid Melt every night for a week to see if it would help with both my sleep and general stress levels. But the more subtle sleep aids based on natural remedies can be harder to evaluate.
I believe I slept reasonably well on a few nights that week, which is standard for me. I slept in pretty much the same way as I had done the week before, which had been with no sleep aid. Following that, I then decided to try normal Rescue Remedy during the day for a week.
I had a fairly hectic and stressful week, so it seemed a good opportunity to test it. In , British researchers published a research paper reviewing clinical trials of Bach Flower Remedies. They analyzed 6 placebo-controlled studies, and found no support that it works, concluding:.
It is concluded that the most reliable clinical trials do not show any differences between flower remedies and placebos. And in , researchers in Austria came to a similar conclusion, saying:.
Most of the available evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of BFRs Bach Flower Remedies has a high risk of bias… Our analysis of the four controlled trials of BFRs for examination anxiety and ADHD indicates that there is no evidence of benefit compared with a placebo intervention.
With a lack of peer-reviewed conclusive evidence that Rescue Remedy works, why is that so many people say it helps them? And since I first published this article, many readers have shared both positive and negative experiences in the comments below.
Some interesting positive comments are from people who found it helps their dogs. I spoke to a dog trainer to get his opinion about this. I know from personal experience that chamomile tea relaxes me, despite only limited evidence that it has strong sedative properties.
Simply taking time out helps me relax before going to bed. Could it be that a similar thing happens with Rescue Remedy? Ultimately, I think it boils down to personal belief and choice.
Even if the placebo effect works for you, that can be helpful in itself. Have you tried it before? Did it have any effect? Please leave a comment below with your thoughts about it. I tried the sleep melts for the past week, even took 4 at once last night and did not help me with sleep at all, was up until 4am. But I have also been getting nightly headaches the entire week, too. Will keep looking for a safe sleep aid I guess!
Hi Nicole Thanks for your comment. Do you think the headaches were connected to the Rescue Remedy, or something else? Maybe the lack of sleep? Either way, I hope you find something that helps. Regards Ethan. I had a reaction 2 days ago after combining Clematis, Elm and Walnut although one of them, I think Elm, came out a few more than 2 drops which was frustrating.
Quite quickly the left side of my face started tingling then the right side felt like I was having some kind of a stroke. I went upstairs to look in the mirror. And I swear when going to the loo my pee was hotter than usual. I never want to try these again. I am more tired than ever now too. Has this happened to anyone?
Does anyone know how to stop these effects? Hi Sandra Thanks for sharing your experience, which sounds scary. Did you speak to your doctor about what happened? Another thing I had been giving my 14 year old daily for months was Megamag, a liquid magnesium supplement which is naturally derived from Salt Lake City.
However, to ensure advertising remains truthful, valid and not misleading, medicines invoking traditional claims are recommended to include a statement that the product has no backing scientific evidence.
No such warning exists on the flower remedy products, despite the lack of scientific evidence. So if a drop of something on your tongue that tastes pleasant allows you to stop and relax for a second, then you might find rescue remedy works for you.
Read more: Science or Snake Oil: can a detox actually cleanse your liver? Festival of Social Science — Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. Rescue Remedy comes in a dropper bottle, so when you need rapid relief in an acute situation, you can put four drops the recommended amount directly on your tongue.
Practitioners say the key is to take more frequent sips from your glass during the day. But — like all flower remedies — it is a mix of flower essences preserved in brandy, so should not be taken by anyone who is avoiding alcohol for religious, medical or other reasons.
You can also find Rescue Remedy in pastilles or chewing gum, as alternatives. Shop Flower Remedies Advice is for information only and should not replace medical care. Please check with your GP before trying any remedies. Sources 1. The Bach Centre. Our Founder, Dr Edward Bach 3. As Source 1 4.
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