How do I use Bach® Original Flower Remedies?

Bach® Original Flower Remedies can be taken in a variety of ways, try some of the following and see which way you prefer.

Straight from the bottle

Each Bach® essence is ready to be taken straight from the bottle, simply apply two drops directly to your tongue when required.

Mix with water

Whether it is Chicory or Elm or Pine or Walnut you’re using, you can add two drops of your selected essence or personal blend into a glass of still water, and sip at intervals throughout the day or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Make a personal mix

Bach® essences can be mixed to create your own personal combination.

Add 2 drops of each essence (maximum of 7 essences) to a mixing bottle containing still spring water; take 4 drops 4 times a day.

If you’re not sure about which essences to blend, we have an Essence Chooser that can help you choose the right mix for you.

Your personal mix can last between two and three weeks if you keep it in a cool, dry place or in the fridge. However, if you wish to carry your personal mix around with you, add one teaspoon of brandy to the mixing bottle prior to adding the water to help preserve it. Cider vinegar or glycerine can also be substituted for brandy.

What are Bach® Original Flower Remedies?

The Bach® Original Flower Remedies were developed in the 1920s and 1930s by Dr. Edward Bach in England…

Can Bach® essences be added to water?

The essences can be taken straight from the bottle or they can be added to water to drink throughout the day…

Are the flowers from Dr. Bach’s garden?

Bach® Original Flower Remedies are the only brand that sources its flowers and plants from the gardens at Mount Vernon (known today as The Bach Centre), and other locations personally identified by Dr. Bach...

How can I be sure I’m buying genuine Bach® Original Flower Remedies?

When you are purchasing flower essences, always look for the Bach® signature on each bottle, a guarantee of quality...

Why is there alcohol in Bach® Original Flower Remedies?

Bach® Original Flower Remedies bottles contain grape alcohol as a preservative. This goes back to the original methods used by Dr. Bach in the 1930s.