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Bach Flower Remedies gently restore balance between mind and body. This is crucial for managing miscarriage. They are in liquid form and easily taken. They can be found at supplement stores, Whole Foods, etc. No more than 5 should be used at a time. Choose the one(s) that relate most to how you feel right now. They may be combined in a glass of water and taken multiple times per day- 2 drops of each. The main ones we've found particularly helpful surrounding miscarriage are: Mimulus Olive Pine Rock Rose Star of Bethlehem Sweet Chestnut White Chestnut Willow Rescue Remedy: (Impatiens, Star of Bethlehem, Cherry Plum, Rock Rose, Clematis) See below for a description of each. |
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Mimulus
Known fears; when you can name the fear. Whenever you are frightened or anxious about something, and you can say what that 'something' is, then Mimulus is the remedy to take. Olive Tiredness and exhaustion after an effort of some kind, such as hard physical or mental labour, or the long struggle against illness. Restores our strength and the faith we need to continue an effort. Pine When we feel guilt; blaming ourselves for the loss of our baby even if there was nothing anyone could do to prevent the miscarriage. Rock Rose (*In Rescue Remedy) The remedy against terror. Being a panicky, terror-struck; fear that makes conscious thought and decision next to impossible. Provides calm and courage. For accident or sudden illness, or when person is very frightened or terrified. We are able to release fear as our courage is renewed. Star of Bethlehem (*In Rescue Remedy) For crisis, the after-effects of shock; such as from unexpected bad news or any unexpected and unwelcome event. A sense of emptiness and loss when a loved one dies or moves away. For those in great distress under conditions which for a time produce great unhappiness. The shock of serious news. Sweet Chestnut We have reached the limit of our endurance, we feel intense sorrow and feel almost destroyed. We feel that the future is utterly hopeless. White Chestnut Unwanted thoughts and mental arguments that intrude into the mind and stop us concentrating. 'Worrying' - but not necessarily anxious or fearful, more repetitive. They seem to circle round and round and cause mental torture. Willow Resentful and bitter about the way their lives have gone. Begrudging other peoples' success and happiness. We tell ourselves "I don't deserve this. Why should this happen to me?" Grief turned into resentment and self-pity; feeling life has been unfair to us and we are not able to move forward or have lost faith. Willow encourages the rebirth of optimism and faith. |
Summary of all remedies:
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Agrimony
“The jovial, cheerful, humorous people who love peace and are distressed by argument or quarrel, to avoid which they will agree to give up much. Though generally they have troubles and are tormented and restless and worried in mind or in body, they hide their cares behind their humor and are considered very good friends to know. They often take alcohol or drugs in excess, to stimulate them and help themselves bear their trials with cheerfulness.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Addiction, unhappy, anxiety, insomnia Human Indication: Mental torment behind a brave face. Appear care-free and humorous in order to mask anxieties and unhappiness. Aspen “Vague unknown fears for which there can be given no explanation, no reason. It is a terror that something awful is going to happen even though it is unclear what exactly. These vague inexplicable fears may haunt by night or day. Sufferers may often be afraid to tell their trouble to others.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Fear, worries, unknown fears Human Indication: Fears and worries of unknown origin. Beech “For those who feel the need to see more good and beauty in all that surrounds them. And, although much appears to be wrong, to have the ability to see the good growing within. So as to be able to be more tolerant, lenient and understanding of the different way each individual and all things are working to their own perfection.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Intolerance, critical, lack of compassion Human Indication: When you need more tolerance toward other people. Centaury “Kind, quiet, gentle people who are over-anxious to serve others. They overtax their strength in their endeavors. Their wish so grows upon them that they become more servants than willing helpers. Their good nature leads them to do more than their own share of work, and in so doing they may neglect their own particular mission in life” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Weak-willed, bullied, unable to say no, imposed on, lack energy, tired, timid, passive, quiet Human indication: When you have a hard time saying NO and therefore easily get imposed on. Cerato “Those who have not sufficient confidence in themselves to make their own decisions. They constantly seek advice from others, and are often misguided” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Confirmation, seeking advice, do not trust own wisdom or judgment Human indication: When you do not trust your own judgment in decision-making. Cherry Plum “Fear of mind being over-strained, of reason giving away, of doing fearful and dreaded things, not wished and known wrong, yet there comes the thought and impulse to do them.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Fear of losing control, temper tantrum, breakdown, abusive, rage, explode Human indication: When you are in deep despair and feel like you are going to “lose it.” Chestnut Bud “For those who do not take full advantage of observation and experience, and who take a longer time than others to learn the lessons of daily life. Whereas one experience would be enough for some, such people find it necessary to have more, sometimes several, before the lesson is learned. Therefore, to their regret, they find themselves having to make the same error on different occasions when once would have been enough, or observation of others could have spared them even that one fault.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Learning, repeating mistakes Human indication: Keeps repeating the same mistake, doesn’t learn from past mistakes Chicory “Those who are very mindful of the needs of others they tend to be over-full of care for children, relatives, friends, always finding something that should be put right. They are continually correcting what they consider wrong, and enjoy doing so. They desire that those for whom they care should be near them” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Possessive, over-protective, self-centered, critical, nagging, self-pity, easily offended, manipulating, demanding Human indication: When you find yourself manipulating and controlling your loved ones. Clematis “Those who are dreamy, drowsy, not fully awake, no great interest in life. Quiet people, not really happy in their present circumstances, living more in the future than in the present; living in hopes of happier times when their ideals may come true. In illness some make little or no effort to get well, and in certain cases may even look forward to death, in the hope of better times; or maybe, meeting again some beloved one whom they have lost.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Daydreaming, dreaminess, withdrawing, lack of concentration Human indication: When you have a tendency to live in your own dream world with little interest in the real world, accident prone, daydreaming. Crab Apple “This is the remedy of cleansing. For those who feel as if they have something not quite clean about themselves. Often it is something of apparently little importance, in others there may be more serious disease which is almost disregarded compared to the one thing on which they concentrate. In both types they are anxious to be free from the one particular thing which is greatest in their minds and which seems so essential to them that it should be cured. They become despondent if treatment fails. Being a cleanser, this remedy purifies wounds if the patient has reason to believe that some poison has entered which must be drawn out.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Cleansing, poor self image, sense of not being clean, obsessive, poor self image Human indication: When you feel unclean or have a hard time accepting your own self image. Cleansing: Use externally on ringworm, rashes and warts. Elm “Those who are doing good work, are following the calling of their life and who hope to do something of importance, and this often for the benefit of humanity. At times there may be periods of depression when they feel that the task they have undertaken is too difficult, and not within the power of a human being.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Depression overwhelmed by responsibilities, despondent, exhausted Human indication: Feeling overwhelmed and depressed, there is too much to do and you don’t feel that you can do it all. Gentian “Those who are easily discouraged. They may be progressing well in illness or in the affairs of their daily life, but any small delay or hindrance to progress causes doubt and soon disheartens them.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Discouraged, depressed Human indication: When you easily get discouraged when faced with difficulties. Gorse “Very great hopelessness, they have given up belief that more can be done for them. Under persuasion or to please others they may try different treatments, at the same time assuring those around that there is so little hope of relief.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Hopelessness, despair, pessimism Human indication: When you have the feeling of extreme hopelessness and despair. Heather “Those who are always seeking the companionship of anyone who may be available, as they find it necessary to discuss their own affairs with others, no matter who it may be. They are very unhappy if they have to be alone for any length of time.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Talkative, demand attention, dislike being alone, lonely Human indication: Helps when you are preoccupied with own ailments and problems. Holly “For those who are sometimes attacked by thoughts of such kind as jealousy, envy, revenge, suspicion. For the different forms of vexation. Within themselves they may suffer much, often when there is no real cause for their unhappiness.” – Dr. Bach Keyword: Envy, jealousy, hate, insecurity, suspicious, aggressive, needs compassion Human indication: When you need to overcome the feeling of hate, envy and jealousy. Honeysuckle “Those who live much in the past, perhaps a time of great happiness, or memories of a lost friend, or ambitions which have not come true. They do not expect further happiness such as they have had.” – Dr. Bach Keyword: Homesickness, nostalgia, bereavement Human indication: For over-attachment to past memories good or bad, can’t let go of the past, homesickness. Hornbeam “For those who feel that they have not sufficient strength, mentally or physically, to carry the burden of life placed upon them; the affairs of every day seem too much for them to accomplish, though they generally succeed in fulfilling their task. For those who believe that some part, of mind or body, needs to be strengthened before they can easily fulfill their work.” – Dr. Bach Keyword: Weariness, bores, tired, needs strength, overworked, procrastination, doubting own abilities Human indication: For weariness, mental rather that physical, the “Monday morning” feeling with a sense of staleness and lack of variety in life. Impatiens “Those who are quick in thought and action and who wish all things to be done without hesitation or delay. When ill they are anxious for a hasty recovery. They find it very difficult to be patient with people who are slow as they consider it wrong and a waste of time, and they will Endeavor to make such people quicker in all ways. They often prefer to work and think alone, so that they can do everything at their own speed.” – Dr. Bach Keyword: Impatience, irritated, nervy, frustration, fidgety, accident-prone, hasty Human indication: Suitable for people who are easily irritated and impatient. They speak and think quickly, and are energetic, but tense. Larch “For those who do not consider themselves as good or capable as those around them, who expect failure, who feel that they will never be a success, an so do not venture or make a strong enough attempt to succeed.” – Dr. Bach Keyword: Lack of confidence, depressed, discouraged, feeling of inferiority Human indication: When you need more self-confidence. Mimulus “Fear of worldly things, illness, pain, accidents, poverty, of dark, of being alone, of misfortune. The fears of everyday life. These people quietly and secretly bear their dread; they do not freely speak of it to others.” – Dr. Bach Keyword: Fear, blushing, stammering, shyness, timid, sensitive, lack of courage Human indication: Fear of known things such as fear of being alone, fear of spiders, fear of flying or fear of the dark. Shyness is also a known fear. Mustard “Those who are liable to times of gloom or even despair, as though a cold dark cloud overshadowed them and hid the light and the joy of life. It may not be possible to give any reason or explanation for such attacks. Under these conditions it is almost impossible to appear happy or cheerful.” – Dr. Bach Keyword: Depression, deep gloom for no reason Human indication: When you feel depressed for no reason. Like a dark cloud that destroys normal cheerfulness. Oak “For those who are struggling and fighting strongly to get well, or in connection with the affairs of their daily life. They will go on trying one thing after another, though their case may seem hopeless. They will fight on. They are discontented with themselves if illness interferes with their duties or helping others. They are brave people, fighting against great difficulties, without loss of hope of effort.” – Dr. Bach Keyword: Exhaustion, overwork, workaholic, fatigued, over-achiever Human Indication: When you are exhausted, but keep struggling on. Olive “Those who have suffered much mentally or physically and are so exhausted and weary that they feel they have no more strength to make any effort. Daily life is hard work for them, without pleasure.” – Dr. Bach Keyword: Lack of energy, fatigue, convalescence Human indication: When you are exhausted with no reserves of strength or energy. Pine “For those who blame themselves. Even when successful they think they could have done better, and are never satisfied with the decisions they make. Would this remedy help me to stop blaming myself for everything?” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Guilt, self-reproach, humble, apologetic, shame, unworthy, undeserving Human indication: When you feel guilt and self-reproach, not necessarily based on any actual wrong-doing but destroys the possibility of joy in living. Red Chestnut “For those who find it difficult not to be anxious for other people. Often they have ceased to worry about themselves, but for those of.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Worried, over-concern, fear Human indication: When you feel over-concerned and worried for others. Rock Rose “The remedy of emergency for cases where there even appears no hope. In accident serious or sudden illness, or when the patient is very frightened or terrified, or if the conditions is serious enough to cause great fear to those around. If the patient is not conscious the lips may be moistened with the remedy.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Frozen fear, terror Human indication: When you feel terror, or after a nightmare. The feeling that you cannot react or move. Rock Water “Those who are very strict in their way of living; they deny themselves many of the joys and pleasures of life because they consider it might interfere with their work. They are hard masters to themselves. They wish to be well and strong and active, and will do anything which they believe will keep them so. They hope to be examples which will appeal to others who may then follow their ideas and be better as a result.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Self repression, self denial, self perfection, overwork, self-sacrificing, opinionated Human indication: Is indicated when you are too strict and set too-high standards for yourself, to the point of self-domination and self-martyrdom Scleranthus “Those who suffer much from being unable to decide between two things, first one seeming right then the other. They are usually quiet people, and bear their difficulty alone, as they are not inclined to discuss it with others.” – Dr. Bach Keyword: Indecision, imbalance, uncertainty, dizziness Human indication: When you suffer from indecision, particularly when faced with two choices. Star of Bethlehem “For those in great distress under conditions which for a time produce great unhappiness. The shock of serious news, the loss of someone dear, the fright following an accident, and such like. For those who for a time refuse to be consoled, this remedy brings comfort.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Trauma, after effect of shock, post traumatic stress Human indication: For after effects of trauma or traumatic experience. Sweet Chestnut “For those moments which happen to some people when the anguish is so great as to seem to be unbearable. When the mind or body feels as if it had borne to the uttermost limit of its endurance, and that now it must give way. When it seems there is nothing but destruction and annihilation left to face.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Extreme mental anguish, hopeless despair, intense sorrow Human indication: When you feel hopeless despair, and you feel an intense sorrow and feel destroyed by it. Vervain “Those with fixed principles and ideas, which they are confident are right, and which they very rarely change. They have a great wish to convert all around them to their own views of life. They are strong of will and have much courage when they are convinced of those things that they wish to teach. In illness they struggle on long after many would have given up their duties.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Over-enthusiasm, hyper-active, fanatical, highly strung Human indication: For people who are strong-willed and highly strung with minds that race ahead of events. Vine “Very Capable people, certain of their own ability, confident of success. Being so assured, they think that it would be for the benefit of others if they could be persuaded to do things as they themselves do, or as they are certain is right. Even in illness they will direct their attendants. They may be of great value in emergency.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Domineering, inflexible, very capable, gifted, bullying, aggressive Human indication: For those who dominate others. They know better than everyone else and put others down. Walnut “For those who have definite ideals and ambitions in life and are fulfilling them, but on rare occasions are tempted to be led away from their own ideas, aims and work by the enthusiasm convictions or strong opinions of others. The remedy gives constancy and protection from outside influences.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Change, link breaker, menopause, puberty, moving, let go of the past, protection Human indication: Protection from outside influences and energies. Helps you adjust to major changes. Water Violet “For those who in health or illness like to be alone. Very quiet people, who move about without noise, they are aloof, leave people alone and go their own way. Often clever and talented. Their peace and calmness is a blessing to those around them.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Proud, aloof, lonely, anti-social, disdainful, condescending, self-reliant, private Human indication: People who feel lonely because they have a tendency to appear proud and anti-social. White Chestnut “For those who cannot prevent thoughts, ideas, arguments which they do not desire from entering their minds. Usually at such times when the interest of the moment is not strong enough to keep the mind full. Thoughts which worry and still remain, or if for a time thrown out, will return. They seem to circle round and round and cause mental torture. The presence of such unpleasant thoughts drives out peace and interferes with being able to think only of the work or pleasure of the day.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Repeated unwanted thoughts, mental arguments, concentration, sleeplessness, insomnia. Human Indication: When you mind is cluttered with thoughts or mental arguments. You may be unable to sleep because of the thoughts. Wild Oat “Those who have ambitions to do something of prominence in life, who wish to have much experience, and to enjoy all that which is possible for them, to take life to the full. Their difficulty is to determine what occupation to follow; as although their ambitions are strong, they have no calling which appeals to them above all others. This may cause delay and dissatisfaction.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Cross-road in life, decision making, lack of clarity, drifting in life Human indication: When you are uncertain of correct path in life. Helpful when you need to make important decisions. Wild Rose “Those who without apparently sufficient reason become resigned to all that happens, and just glide through life, take its as it is, without any effort to improve things and find some joy. They have surrendered to the struggle of life without complaint.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Apathy, resignation, lost motivation, lack of ambition Human indication: For anyone who is resigned to an unpleasant situation whether illness, a monotonous life or uncongenial work. Willow “For those who have suffered adversity or misfortune and find these difficult to accept, without complaint or resentment, as they judge life much by the success which it brings. They feel that they have not deserved so great a trial that it was unjust, and they become embittered. They often take less interest and are less active in those things of life which they had previously enjoyed.” – Dr. Bach Keywords: Self pity, resentment, short-changed, poor me, sulky, irritable, grumbling, bitterness, blame, complain Human indication: When you feel resentment, self-pity and bitterness. You would like to regain a sense of humor and proportion. |