Essences - Bach Flower Remedies, Colour & Gem

A full range of Bach Flower Remedies are available plus bespoke essences of colour-wavelength and gem.

Essences are primarily designed for emotional health. To choose one or more (only up to four is usually recommended at one time) read the first line of description under each Essence's title. The description may fit your personality or nature, a way that you deal with life, or an emotional condition you experience frequently.

I have included all the Bach essence descriptions here please state which one/s you would like in the comments box at check out!

Each Essence comes in a 10ml dropper bottle and should last 1 month with normal use.

Each essence is made up for you when I receive the order. They are usually brandy based but if you have allergies or don't want the essence in an alcohol base then please send me a message at the time of the order and we can discuss another base.

The Essences can be dropped onto the tongue, into water which is then sipped or even applied to a pulse point such as the wrist.

The first line under each Essence name refers to how you might be feeling now and the second line describes the positive state the Essence encourages.

If you are not sure, or these essences don't seem to fit, you can contact me and I'll help you to match one or more up. For bespoke essences I'd recommend a consultation which can be done over the phone or by email. Please see separate shop item - Bespoke Essence.

Each remedy order comes with a guide leaflet about how to take the Essences.

Agrimony

Worry but putting on a brave face.

Inner peace, dealing with emotions

Aspen

Fear of unknown origin, apprehension

Drawing on inner strength to have confidence to meet the unknown

Beech

Judgemental and critical, oversensitive

Tolerance and seeing the good in the world

Centaury

Difficulty saying ‘no’, acting to please

Recognising one’s own needs, helping others when appropriate

Cerato

Self-doubt, dependence on advice of others

Self-confidence, trusting own intuition

Cherry Plum

Fear of losing control and possible consequences

Calmness, trust in self-ability

Chestnut Bud

Emotional attachment to past, repeating patterns

Learning from experience, releasing the past

Chicory

Self-pity, ‘poor me’, demanding

Able to love others, feeling fulfilled and secure

Clematis

Day-dreaming, not fully participating in life

Enjoying life, ‘down to earth’

Crab Apple

Poor self-image, feeling unclean

Acceptance of self, positive self-image

Elm

Overwhelmed when normally capable

Self-Assurance, restored ability

Gentian

Despondent, doubtful

Certainty, things can be overcome

Gorse

Hopelessness, despair

Faith and courage

Heather

Preoccupied, intolerant, fear of being alone

Selfless courage

Holly

Jealousy, revenge, suspicion, anger

Loving, sharing, compassionate

Honeysuckle

Nostalgic, homesick

Living in the present, and moving forward

Hornbeam

Weary, unable to cope. Known fears

Strong and confidence to handle things

Impatiens

Impatient, irritated, tense

Gentle, less hasty, tolerant

Larch

No confidence, expecting failure

Self-esteem, capable determination

Mimulus

Fear of specific, known things, shyness

Bravery to face life without fear

Mustard

Gloom, despair for no apparent reason

Clarity to find joy in life, emotional calm

Oak

Struggling on, persevering no matter what, may be exhausted

Recognising limitations, take time to rest or ask for help

Olive

Exhaustion mentally and physically after long period of strain

Restoration of interest and vitality of life

Pine

Guilt, self-reproach, apologetic

Self-acceptance and forgiveness

Red Chestnut

Worry, especially for others

Inner calm, trusting life

Rock Rose

Feeling of dread especially after trauma

Courage and calmness to face an emergency

Rock Water

Self-denial, rigidity, purist views

Flow and ease, broader understanding

Scleranthus

Indecision, hesitation, can’t choose, alternating moods

Balance, determination, certainty

Star of Bethlehem

Needing consolation after shock or bad news

Comfort and soothed

Sweet Chestnut

Desolation, mental anguish, sorrow

Courage, faith, beacon of hope

Vervain

Overenthusiastic, wilful, always right

Calm, wise tranquillity

Vine

Overbearing, intolerance, needs obedience

Moderation, balance, encouraging rather than controlling

Walnut

Difficulty adapting or oversensitivity to change

Move forward while staying on ones own path

Water Violet

Aloof, intensely private, self-reliant

Interacting warm to others

White Chestnut

Worry, mentally reliving unhappy events

Calm, clear mind capable of problem solving

Wild Oat

Lack of direction, uncertainty at cross-roads of life

Clear and positive, purposeful

Wild Rose

Disinterest, ‘what’s the use?’, resignation

Joy, ambition, initiative

Willow

Bitter and resentful, life isn’t fair

Acceptance, forgiveness, responsibility for oneself

Five Flower Essence

Based on the original blend made by Dr Bach (which he named ‘Rescue Remedy’) this essence can be used for any kind of upset, before or after a distressing event or shock.