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.

Bach Rescue Remedy and Variations

There are a number of pre-made flower essence combination remedies available on the market. The most recognized being Edward Bach's original formula known as Rescue Remedy also referred to as Five Flower Formula*. This formula was originally designed to be you used acutely in times of shock, stress or trauma. It works well when used in this manner.

Rescue Remedy consists of the following flowers Cherry Plum, Clematis, Impatiens, Rock Rose and Star of Bethlehem. From this original formula one can make variations on the theme to address more specific concerns. Below are some examples of other possible uses for Rescue Remedy.

Rescue Remedy + Crab Apple: Useful for upset stomach and discomfort from food poisoning, it can also be used topically on the skin for rashes/ hives or other inflammation related skin issues.

Rescue Remedy + Olive: This formula is useful for states of exhaustion it is great for general use.

Rescue Remedy + White Chestnut: This formula is useful for an over anxious mind with it being most helpful when the mind is keeping one from sleeping.

Rescue Remedy +Larch and Mimulus: This formula is useful for stage fright/performance anxiety.

Rescue Remedy + Pomegranate: This formula is excellent for the discomforts associated with PMS and menstrual cramping. Pomegranate is available from FES.

These are just a few examples of how one can get creative with the basic Five Flower Rescue Remedy Formula. There are many stressful situations that can be aided by Rescue Remedy and going off this original formula one can tailor a mixture to best suit their needs.


*Note, Rescue Remedy is a trademark of the Nelson Bach company. In Dr. Bach's lifetime he never made any effort to trademark or patent any of his work, he felt it was a gift to be used freely. Five Flower Formula is the name given to Bach's emergency formula by Healing Herbs Ltd.