Rescue Remedy

By far the best known and most studied of the Bach Flower Remedies, Rescue Remedy provides supportive essences during times of crisis, emotional strain or stress. Many use flower essence therapy in conjunction with other stress management techniques. Rescue Remedy incorporates five different flower essences in a combination dose and is also known as ‘five-flower remedy.’

Rescue Remedy includes essence of Clematis

Bach Flower Remedies work by restoring harmony to the emotional underpinnings of mental, physical or spiritual imbalances. The 38 Bach Flower Essences correspond with the same number of soul qualities in the individual. Flower essences work by flooding the imbalanced soul quality with its positive, healthful attributes, thus displacing negative energies and correcting imbalances.

Unlike aromatherapy, in which fragrant herbs are used to stimulate the emotions through the sense of smell, Bach Flower Essences infuse the essential qualities of plants and some minerals into a tincture. Flower Essence tinctures mix with water to form the basic remedies. Patients sip this water infusion throughout the day to restore harmony. One or more essences may be used, depending upon each person's needs and circumstances.

Rescue Remedy treats emotional upheavals as simple as a family argument or as complex as the terror suffered from an attack. Anxiety and stress disrupt the spirit and create imbalance. We may become fearful, tense, anxious or agitated. Some people pass out or grow faint when faced with a crisis. Bach’s five-flower formula addresses the most common imbalances. The formula includes each of the five remedies listed below in greater strength than single doses.

• Star of Bethlehem: used for shock, trauma, and periods when you feel emotionally ‘numb’
• Rock Rose: terror and panic
• Impatiens: irritability and tension
• Cherry Plum: loss of control
• Clematis: the tendency to ‘pass out’ in times of crisis

Dr. Edward Bach, discoverer of the Bach Flower Essences, created Rescue Remedy in the early 1930’s as a ready-made supplement for his patients coping with intense fear, anxiety, or panic. Bach searched for a convenient way to distribute the appropriate dose of flower essences and mixed the five-flower formula as an immediate, easy-to-use treatment.

Always seek immediate medical attention for any medical emergencies. Bach Flower Essences should never substitute for emergency first aid or medical treatment. For life-threatening emergencies, head to the nearest hospital or doctor’s office or call 911. Do not rely upon Flower Essences alone for serious trauma or emergencies.

Use five-flower remedy anytime you feel anxious, agitated, nervous or frightened. Sip water mixed with five-flower essence according to the directions that come with it. Continue sipping the mixture at 15-minute intervals until you consume approximately one cup of water and essence mixture. For burns, cuts or bruises, a salve or cream made with flower essences often speeds relief and healing.

Many practitioners recommend keeping Rescue Remedy in the first aid kit. At the first sign of trauma or stress, take five-flower essence as directed. Others assisting or supporting the victim of an accident may also benefit from it, since their calm mental state provides support for the patient. Remember, Bach remedies never substitutes for practical first aid!

Practitioners recommend five-flower essence for people working in the following stressful professions:

• Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals, particularly those that work in emergency or intensive care units
• Court workers, prison workers, and anyone working with criminals
• Receptionists, phone operators, and 911-operators who face hostile or volatile situations
• Actors, dancers, singers and others who suffer from stage fright

Anyone may wish to try this combination Bach Flower Remedy in the following situations:

• If you suffer from panic attacks, anxiety or phobias
• Before stressful yet typical events, such as a trip to the dentist, before taking a major exam or test, or before giving a speech or presentation
• After experiencing a family argument
• Before making a stressful call, such as to a credit card company to correct a bill or to a company to complain about service
• When undergoing treatment for addictions. Be sure to use an alcohol-free remedy if receiving treatment for alcohol addiction and check with your doctor about using Bach remedies.

Some pet owners use Rescue Remedy to calm their pets safely and naturally. An alcohol-free version intended for pets includes all five-flower essences. The Bach Flower website provides information on using Rescue Remedy with pets, as well as a list of major flower essences and the conditions they treat in animals. As with people, use common sense and consult a veterinarian before using this or any other herbal treatment on your beloved pet.

Many pet owners try flower remedies to soothe anxieties in their pets. Others find this remedy useful before trips to the veterinarian, long trips, or anything that frightens their animals. It’s especially useful with animals who suffer from anxiety or agitation of unknown cause.

Researchers studying this remedy provide tantalizing evidence that Bach essences work beyond the placebo effect, as many detractors claim.

• A study conducted by the Miami School of Nursing, in conjunction with the Sirkin Creative Living Center, concluded that five-flower essences eased fears and anxieties as compared to conventional pharmaceutical treatment. The study used the rigorous double-blind method, and tested standard doses of Rescue Remedy against doses of a placebo. The study’s evidence suggests that Rescue Remedy reduces high levels of situational anxiety in people.
• The Flower Essence Society sponsors numerous studies testing five-flower formula’s use in reducing stress. Dr. Jeffrey Cram conducted animal studies exposing animals to stressful situations using bright lights. Testing demonstrated a marked reduction in stress response among those test subjects given Rescue Remedy.
• The U.K.’s popular Daily Telegraph reported the history of flower essences and included many anecdotal comments from physicians as well as dentists who use Bach Flower Essences.

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