Bach Flower Remedies for Sleep

 

White Chestnut:
Key among the 38 Remedies is White Chestnut, this remedy aids the mind to slow down its mental chatter and incessant thought cycling to bring about a restful mind. The great thing about this remedy is that you can use it for acute situations. My suggestion is to keep a bottle near your bed and take 2 drops directly from the stock bottle before laying down to sleep.

 Sleep is like a dream come true for those who find it and a nightmare for those who it eludes. Not being able to sleep can lead to deep frustration and dissatisfaction. There are times when we have a hard sleeping due to immediate circumstances and sometimes it is chronic. There are a number of Bach Remedies that can aid you in having a good nights sleep.

Rescue Remedy: Next on list would be Rescue Remedy, the essences in this combination are helpful to curb acute anxiety and stress. It would be wise to consider Rescue Remedy when you are going through stressful or troubling times and this is the cause of your insomnia.

Vervain: In general Vervain is for the high strung type, the constant doer who is always on the go and planning what is next. Vervain flower essences will assist this type to take a more relaxed less edgy approach to life and tasks. Those needing this essence would be wise to consider using it throughout the day to assist with a more relaxed approach to life that will then translate to better sleep.

Impatiens: Similar to Vervain, Impatiens is more of a type remedy and from the name we can glean that this essence helps with impatience. Those needing this remedy may be generally impatient types or just going through a cycle where their patience is being tested. This is a great remedy that helps us to slow down and take a more eased approach to life. This remedy can also be used safely throughout the day.

Bach Remedies are safe to use either long term or only temporarily. They are non habit forming and non addictive. Bach flower essences simply help adjust the underlying reasons that lead to sleep disturbances in the first place. I suggest looking at your lifestyle to see what needs adjustment. Maybe you need to stop drinking caffeine after 3 pm or not eat so late. Whatever the reason Bach Remedies can be of great assistance to help us find the path of balance.

Please note Bach Flower Remedies promote balance. Using them will not lead to drowsiness or sleepiness throughout the day. By promoting balance the flower essences help us feel happier, healthier and more alive.

A Few Flower Essences to Help you Sleep

Below is a list of key flower remedies that come to mind when I am asked: Which flower essences can help with sleep difficulties?

White Chestnut one of Bach’s Original essences is the first essence that comes to mind. This essence helps to calm an over active mind, indicated by chattering repetitive thoughts which circulate relentlessly. This restless mind syndrome is most troubling at night when a calm mind is needed to help ease us into sleep and relaxation.

Lemon Balm: This essence facilitates deep relaxation of the mind; it also helps one move into an alpha state more easily.

Blue Vervain: This essence is excellent for tightness and rigidity; it helps to bring about a state of relaxation to the mind and body. This essence is great for Type A, over achiever personalities who have a hard time slowing down and relaxing.

Lavender: This essence is great for nervous insomnia; it has a soothing quality that helps to calm the nerves, mind and spirit. Lavender is a wonderful essence for highly sensitive people, you may also want to combine it with Aspen. Aspen brings strength to highly refined souls who suffer from anxiety.

Blueberry Cactus:This essence works similar to White Chestnut; in that it helps to slow the mind down. Blueberry cactus also has calming properties that helps one to gain deeper states of relaxation, facilitating deeper sleep and more restful sleep.

If you suffer from nightmares trying adding St. John’s Wort to any of the above essences in a sleep formula.

How to Use: If one is high strung and generally has a more anxious personality, these essences can be used throughout the day without fear of falling asleep. For more acute times of anxiety and restlessness you can use these remedies around the evening and before bed.

This is a small list but they are my top recommendations to support a good nights sleep.