Bach Flower Remedies Reference Guide
Understanding the 38 Bach Flower Remedies
Dr Edward Bach developed 38 individual flower remedies, each associated with a specific emotional state or personality pattern.
The remedies are organised into seven emotional groups, helping to identify the emotions that may be affecting your wellbeing at any given time.
This guide provides a simple overview of each remedy and the emotional state it was designed to support.
Fear
Rock Rose
For terror, panic, and extreme fear.
Fear
Mimulus
For fears of known things such as illness, public speaking, flying, or the dark.
Fear
Cherry Plum
For fear of losing control emotionally or mentally.
Fear
Aspen
For vague fears, unease, or anxiety without a known cause.
Fear
Red Chestnut
For excessive worry about the wellbeing of loved ones.
Uncertainty
Cerato
For those who doubt their own judgement and constantly seek advice from others.
Uncertainty
Scleranthus
For indecision and difficulty choosing between alternatives.
Uncertainty
Gentian
For discouragement and loss of confidence after setbacks.
Uncertainty
Gorse
For feelings of hopelessness and giving up.
Uncertainty
Hornbeam
For mental tiredness and procrastination before beginning tasks.
Uncertainty
Wild Oat
For uncertainty about life purpose, direction, or career.
Insufficient Interest in Present Circumstances
Clematis
For dreaminess, lack of focus, and living in the future.
Insufficient Interest in Present Circumstances
Honeysuckle
For living in the past and difficulty moving forward.
Insufficient Interest in Present Circumstances
Wild Rose
For apathy, resignation, and lack of motivation.
Insufficient Interest in Present Circumstances
Olive
For physical and mental exhaustion.
Insufficient Interest in Present Circumstances
White Chestnut
For repetitive thoughts and mental chatter.
Insufficient Interest in Present Circumstances
Mustard
For deep sadness that appears without an obvious reason.
Insufficient Interest in Present Circumstances
Chestnut Bud
For repeating the same mistakes and difficulty learning from experience.
Loneliness
Water Violet
For those who appear reserved, independent, or emotionally distant.
Loneliness
Impatiens
For impatience, irritability, and frustration with slower people.
Loneliness
Heather
For those who constantly seek attention or talk excessively about themselves.
Oversensitivity to Influences and Ideas
Agrimony
For hiding inner worries behind a cheerful appearance.
Oversensitivity to Influences and Ideas
Centaury
For people-pleasing and difficulty saying no.
Oversensitivity to Influences and Ideas
Walnut
For protection during periods of change and transition.
Oversensitivity to Influences and Ideas
Holly
For feelings of jealousy, anger, resentment, suspicion, or hatred.
Despondency or Despair
Larch
For lack of confidence and fear of failure.
Despondency or Despair
Pine
For guilt, self-blame, and excessive responsibility.
Despondency or Despair
Elm
For feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities.
Despondency or Despair
Oak
For those who keep pushing despite exhaustion.
Despondency or Despair
Willow
For resentment, bitterness, and feeling treated unfairly.
Despondency or Despair
Star of Bethlehem
For shock, trauma, grief, or emotional wounds.
Despondency or Despair
Sweet Chestnut
For extreme emotional anguish and despair.
Despondency or Despair
Crab Apple
For feelings of impurity, self-disgust, or poor self-image.
Over-Care for the Welfare of Others
Chicory
For possessiveness and conditional love.
Over-Care for the Welfare of Others
Vervain
For over-enthusiasm, tension, and trying to persuade others.
Over-Care for the Welfare of Others
Vine
For dominance, control, and inflexibility.
Over-Care for the Welfare of Others
Beech
For criticism, intolerance, and judgement.
Over-Care for the Welfare of Others
Rock Water
For self-denial, perfectionism, and rigid standards.