An Introduction To Bach Flower Essences - The Twelve Healers

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Twelve Healers

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What are Bach Flower Essences?

Pioneered by Dr. Bach in the 1930's, a flower essence is

a liquid preparation imprinted with the etheric pattern of a

particular flower. Like a homeopathic remedy, the liquid -

usually spring water with a little brandy added for

preservation - contains little or no detectable chemical

substance of the flower from which it was made. Instead, the

liquid maintains the vibrational pattern of the flower. Well,

what does this mean, exactly?

To understand flower essences (also called 'flower remedies'),

you can imagine that all things are made up of vibrating

energies - modern physics and eastern mystics both confirm this

- that there are no finite particles, but instead repeating,

dynamic energy patterns. Material objects are made up of huge

amounts of energy really, as Einstein had shown with E=mc2,

where the amount of energy (E) is equal to the mass (m) of an

object times the speed of light (c - a very big number)

squared. Now picture a beautiful red rose - bright, colorful,

vibrant - the Rose has a particular energetic pattern, one that

is repeated in every other red Rose (though not exactly, but

very close). There are energy frequencies that are particular

to the red Rose that are different from all other flowers. The

vibrations that make up a Rose are faster than many other

flowers (Rose is considered a very high-vibration flower), and

these vibrations are woven together in a particular way. Now

imagine any other flower - a Geranium for example - it's

vibrational patterns are different from the red Rose - slightly

slower perhaps, and woven together in a different way. It is

these vibrational patterns of each flower that give them their

particular characteristics - color, shape, smell, texture, and

the like.

Now, somewhat like a sound from one source can make a material

across the room vibrate with sound energy (as your eardrum may

vibrate from the plucking of a guitar), flowers can cause water

to vibrate with a different sort of energy. It's not so much a

sound, or even light (though this is closer), but 'etheric'

energy - the very essence of the flower has a vibration that is

imprinted upon the water in which it is placed. The water, being

made up of vibrational energy itself, retains some of the

vibration of the flower that was soaked in it. This etheric

imprint is stored in the water, and can actually be transferred

from the water at a later time to other objects (or beings) also

made of vibrational energy.

So, what does all this mean to us?! Well, Dr. Bach held

the notion that the source illness or disease was emotional in

nature. And when one ponders what emotions really are, one can

conclude that each emotion is a particular energetic state of

being. All emotions seem to have a particular energy - love,

despair, anger, fear, appreciation - one can consider each of

these a different energetic pattern. Dr. Bach considered

negative energetic states, negative emotions, to be the source

of disease in the body, a theory supported by much of the

world's healers. Dr. Bach also thought that these energetic

states can be transformed, and that one of the transformational

methods he discovered was the use of the vibrational patters of

flowers - it was then that Flower Essence Therapy was born.

Through years of research and study, Dr. Bach developed a

system of therapy using the vibrational patterns of flowers,

imprinted into spring water, to transform the emotional

vibrational patters of human beings. He showed through numerous

case studies that flower essences, properly selected and

applied, can be effective in treating the negative energies

which underlie most disease states. Further, one need not have

an illness or disease to realize the benefits of flower

essences - flowers can be used to assist in transformation of

any negative emotional state, be it temporary and transitive,

or a more ingrained long-term pattern. (Flower essences do not

transform positive states into negative ones, as flowers are

not thought to contain negative energies themselves).

Dr. Bach's 12-7-19 Categorization Method

Dr. Bach categorized the original 38 flower essences he

discovered into 3 categories to assist in their application.

The categories are the '12 Healers' which reflect and transform

our essential nature, the '7 Helpers' to assist with chronic

conditions, and the 'Second 19' that relate to more immediate

traumas or difficulties. Here we will consider the Twelve

Healers and describe the properties of each essence. The Seven

Helpers and the Second Nineteen will be considered in Parts II

and III of this article.

The Twelve Healers were designated by Dr. Bach as the flower

essences that help the individual transform the source of

discord at the very core of their being. These twelve essences

are meant to address the twelve archetypal groups of humanity;

the twelve primary personalities as Dr. Bach saw them. Some

have gone so far as to relate these to the twelve signs of the

Zodiac (a reasonable relationship it seems), though it is

unclear as to whether this relationship was drawn by Dr. Bach

himself.

These twelve essences are an excellent starting point for any

journey into flower essence healing, as it is often times our

root 'disharmony' or karmic imbalance that is the source of

much or perhaps all 'dis-ease' in our lives.

The Twelve Healers:

Impatiens - As the name of the flower implies, this essence

addresses a tendency toward impatience; these individuals have

difficulty with the flow of time. Their minds are often far

ahead of the present moment, and with this they will deny

themselves full immersion in the beauty around them. The

individual needing Impatiens may be truly lonely, always being

ahead of those subtle human exchanges which bring the richness

to our collective human experience. Many find Impatiens to be a

relatively 'fast acting' flower essence, feeling more at ease

within minutes of essence use.

Gentian - Those in need of Gentian flower essence are too

easily discouraged when setbacks occur. They may live with an

omnipresent feeling that things are not going well, and may

doubt the possibility of their own healing. Gentian can bring

about a more positive outlook - perhaps with the feeling that

one is 'good enough'. When things do not go exactly as planned,

instead of being overwhelmed and disheartened, one can see the

lessons in the circumstance, perhaps rebounding with more

wisdom and strength than before.

Mimulus - This essence is the core remedy for known fears in

everyday life. Those needing this essence can be hypersensitive

to common events which will elicit an out-of-proportion fear

response. The fear may be found in the physical body centered

in the solar plexus, which may churn with anxiety. Mimulus

flower essence helps bring courage to these individuals,

bringing the strength of the higher Self to the personality so

that they may find joy and exuberance in their lives.

Clematis - The Clematis flower essence type is a dreamy one;

there is insufficient interest in the immediate moment of daily

life. The individual may have a strong inner life - the

abilities to dream, visualize and imagine are well developed,

but the manifestation into the physical world is not strong.

Clematis can help bring a warmth to the bodily incarnation,

such that the individual can channel their great gifts into the

here and now.

Agrimony - The Agimony flower essence type tends to hide more

deeply rooted pain or ailments behind a cheerful façade, both

inwardly and outwardly. They may make light of their own

suffering, or try to ignore it all together, when really there

are patterns and feelings which need to be addressed for

personal growth and healing. These individuals may have been

raised in strict environments, which may not have allowed the

expression of such troubles. Agrimony flower essence can help

them find inner peace, by allowing the connection to true inner

conditions, acceptance of these conditions, and subsequent

transformation.

Chicory - Filled with self-pity, and the 'nobody appreciates

me' attitude, the Chicory flower essence type squanders their

light by demanding it from others. A guise of seemingly loving

behavior can be used to manipulate others into feeding somewhat

selfish needs. The Chicory essence is considered important for

clearing loving energy pathways so they may be directed outward

and given freely. May be particularly helpful with children who

have a pattern of negative behavior for demanding attention.

Vervain - The lesson of Vervain flower essence is one of

balance. The individual in need of Vervain may be extreme,

over-bearing, and very strong - perhaps inflexible - in their

ways. Though their energies are high, the single-minded efforts

of the Vervain type can result in stress, when given situations

where flexibility is required. This is where the mind-body

connection can be lost; the mind can be so strongly committed

to a particular action, it may no longer consider the long-term

effects to the physical being. Vervain flower essence brings

grounding and earthly balance, allowing these strong-willed

individuals the flexibility necessary to manifest their great

intentions and efforts.

Centaury - The flower essence for those who cannot say no. The

Chicory essence type finds their reason for being in the

service and acceptance of others. The result is no true value

of self, and the spreading thin of personal energies. There is

the recurrent theme of personal boundaries being overstepped,

because the will to create and enforce those boundaries is

weak. Chicory flower essence strengthens the value of one's

self, supporting the notion that one's life in and of itself is

of importance. The idea that one must truly be honoring and

respectful to one's self first, before others can be served, is

reinforced - It is then that personal healing can finally be

initiated as a powerful force.

Scleranthus - The personality in need of Scleranthus flower

essence is marked by indecision, confusion and hesitation,

often wavering between two choices. This inability to decide

the best course of actions for one's self can be physically and

emotionally draining - this mental energy is used repeatedly

examining a situation rather than manifesting the best choice.

The world can be a difficult place for such individuals, as

there are limitless possibilities in which to get lost, never

really making headway. Scleranthus will help these individuals

define themselves and their world, summoning the strength to

form an inner resolve. This allows a great release of energy to

be happy and manifest one's chosen work.

Water Violet - This important flower essence is about the

opening of the heart. Those in need of this essence may be

functioning quite effectively in society and within their

familial relationships, however, the deepest parts of these

bonds are avoided. Whether due to childhood experiences, karma

brought to this life from the past, or other situations, the

individual has constructed a barrier preventing full

integration with the human family. The true warmth of love and

companionship should be utilized to further one's growth -

Water Violet flower essence supports this transformation.

Rock Rose - This is the flower essence for great fear. Unlike

Mimulus, which is indicated more for a fear which manifests as

being 'timid', Rock Rose addresses terror. It is often

indicated in traumatic events (as a component of Rescue Remedy)

or for specific instances where a reaction of overwhelming fear

is inhibiting further growth or healing. If one has been

diagnosed with a life threatening illness, for example, and one

is overcome with the fear of death, this fear will inhibit any

healing process that may take place. Rock Rose brings courage

to those most in need.

Cerato - Cerato flower essence types do not trust their own

hearts, minds or instincts; instead they seek the advice of

others, and rely on this advice to direct their lives. This

almost certainly creates an imbalance, for it is only by

honestly listening to our own inner voice that we may walk the

path to true physical and emotional wellness. While seeking

advice is certainly important in most of life's circumstances,

the Cerato type uses this advice as a crutch. Cerato flower

essence will encourage one to listen to one's own inner wisdom

and facilitate spiritual growth in this respect.

This concludes the summary of the 'Twelve Healers' - the flower

essences Dr. Bach considered key to transforming root

personality imbalances. As a physician, Dr. Bach believed that

one or more of these imbalances was to be found associated with

the illness of each patient, and that if these imbalances were

addressed, the conditions necessary for healing may

successfully arise. Of course one does not necessarily need to

be outwardly manifesting a state of dis-ease to find benefit in

these flower essences; through bringing balance to any person,

they may further their personal development and heighten their

life's experience.

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