How To Take Flower Essences

How to take Bach flower remedies: You can combine up to 7 remedies. Fill clean mixing bottle with spring water, 3/4 full. Add 2 drops of each remedy. Take 4 drops of your personal blend at least 4x a day. Or to take an individual remedy: Take 2 drops in mouth or in water, sip at intervals. Repeat as needed.

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How to use a single flower essence remedy

Take 2 drops directly on your tongue or add to a glass of water and sip at intervals throughout the day. Repeat as needed. Can be taken throughout the day.

How to use multiple flower essence remedies

First, make your personal blend: Add 2 drops of each remedy (up to a maximum of 7) to a mixing bottle containing spring water. This is now your personal blend. Take 4 drops of your personal blend a minimum of 4 times a day. For a preservative, a teaspoon of cider vinegar, glycerin, or brandy may be added to your personal blend. (Mixing bottles are available where Bach® Original Flower Remedies are sold.)

Remember, if pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare practitioner before use.

All Bach® Original Flower Remedies contain alcohol as a preservative and therefore may be unsuitable for some people.


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Add Bach essences to any hot drink. Use the dropper to add Bach flower remedies to coffee, tea, or any warm beverage.

Add Bach essences to your water bottle or beverage container and sip throughout the day. Use the dropper to add Bach flower remedies to take with you, wherever you go.

Add Bach essences to any cool drink. Use the dropper to add Bach flower remedies to water, soft drinks, or any beverage.

The Bach® Flower Remedy System

Bach® Original Flower Remedies are 38 remedies derived from flowers and plants to help you rediscover your inner sense of peace and restore emotional wellbeing in your everyday life. The complete system offers natural remedies to support wellness with a personal, holistic approach.*

The flower remedies come in handy, portable dropper bottles — be sure to look for the original Bach® signature on the label.

Flower remedies are very easy and gentle to use, and can be tailored to your own needs and preferences. Take an individual remedy corresponding with the emotional state you are seeking or experiencing, or create your own personal blend using a combination of up to seven remedies.


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Popular Remedies

Not sure where to start? Consider one of our more popular remedies:

Larch Bach flower essence remedyLarch for those who lack Confidence. Larch will help you to feel confident in your abilities; you will feel a sense of determination with a balanced sense of self-esteem. The positive potential of Larch is the ability to approach different situations with confidence and determination.*

Elm Bach flower essence remedyElm for those who need Support. Elm will help you to feel less overwhelmed, put your problems into perspective and take on only what you feel you can cope with. The positive potential of Elm is self-assurance and keeping perspective.*

White Chestnut Bach flower essence remedyWhite Chestnut for those looking for Tranquility. White Chestnut will help you banish unhelpful, repetitive thoughts. The positive potential of White Chestnut is peace of mind.*


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