Bach Flower Remedies for Children

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Bach Flower Remedies are a respected system of healing that has been used worldwide since they were established in 1936. The remedies will not alter the basic character of a child, but instead, bring about a return to equilibrium when a child is upset, unsettled, or unwell.

The Bach flower remedies are natural, entirely safe, and children everywhere have benefited enormously from them. Nothing will happen if you give your child the wrong Remedy as the Bach Flower Remedies are safe in all aspects.

Rescue Remedy is the most essential remedy to have around the house and has endless uses.  Rescue Remedy can be applied to the wrists, temples, beneath the ears and around the lips, and internally.  It is a comfort and aids the healing process, but does not take the place of medical attention.

Rescue Remedy – is a combination of the following 5 remedies – useful to carry around at all times!
Cherry Plum – for loss of self-control and hysteria – calmness
Clematis - for faintness – focus
Impatiens – for undue agitation - patience
Rock Rose – for terror and panic - peace
Star of Bethlehem – for shock – comfort & consolation
Crab Apple is added to the cream, for bumps, bruises, insect bites etc etc. 

Dosage for Children

Simply take 4 drops or 2 sprays directly into the mouth or add to a beverage of your choice. The remedies have no known side effects and are not affected by taste or smell. If you have any doubts always ask a health professional before use.

Please note that the drops and spray versions of Rescue Remedy have the non-medicinal ingredient 27% grape alcohol, if this is a problem simply dilute, boil, use externally, or do not use. Other options: Up to ten drops can be added to a water spritzer, water fountain, large jug of water or bathtub.

Suggested remedies for children:

For the child always on the go try…
Cherry Plum – for hysterical behaviour and loss of control – mental calm
Impatience – for impatience; limited attention span (fidgety) - patience
Vervain – for tension, eagerness and excitement – peace & tranquility
Rescue Remedy – instant calming effect

For sleeping issues try…
Aspen – unknown fears/anxiety, terror of nightmares – trust in the unknown/reassurance
Mimulus – known fear/anxiety – bravery and courage
White Chestnut – obsessive and worrying thoughts – peace of mind
Vervain – for tension, eagerness and excitement – peace & tranquility

For fear try…
Aspen – unknown fears/anxiety, terror of nightmares – trust in the unknown/reassurance
Mimulus – known fear/anxiety – bravery and courage
Rock Rose – Extreme terror – courage/fearlessness
Rescue Remedy – instant calming effect

For focus try…
Beech – for intolerance – sees more good in the world
Cerato – seeks confirmation – confidence in one’s own decisions
Cherry Plum – for hysterical behaviour and loss of control – mental calm
Elm – for being over-whelmed – put things into perspective
Gentian – for discouragement – determination
Impatience – for impatience; limited attention span (fidgety) - patience
Larch – lack of confidence - confidence
Scleranthus – for indecision between 2 things – quick decisions
Walnut – protects from outside influences

For obsessive behaviour try…
Crab Apple – sense of uncleanliness – self-acceptance
Chestnut Bud – failure to learn from mistakes – knowledge/wisdom to learn
Chicory– possessiveness – sensitive to others needs
Beech – intolerance/over-critical  - tolerance
Heather – talkative - tranquility
Sweet Chestnut – for desperately trying to get things right – optimism

For anxiety try…
Aspen – unknown fears/anxiety, terror of nightmares – trust in the unknown/reassurance
Elm – for being over-whelmed – put things into perspective
Mimulus – known fear/anxiety – bravery and courage
Larch – lack of confidence - confidence

For depression try…
Gentian – for discouragement - determination
Mustard – sadness/gloom/despair – joy/sense of peace
Sweet Chestnut – for desperately trying to get things right – optimism
Wild Rose – resigned/apathetic/disinterested – spirit of joy/enthusiastic

For parents try...
Beech – aggravated and annoyed at the situation
Cherry Plum – if  you feel that your mind is giving way – mental calm
Impatience – if become irritable
White Chestnut – worrying thoughts going around and around – peace of mind
Red Chestnut – for anxiety over your child’s well being – rational concern

Sarah Brune is a Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner and is available for consultations to help guide you through the healing process. Sarah assists with the selection of remedies  (6/7 max), which can be made up for you. Alternatively choose your own remedies –
38 Flower Remedies and Online Store.

Testimonials

Mother of child with trouble concentrating

My son was having behaviour problems both at school and at home. He was evaluated for ADD and ADHD and while he was found not to have either, he had trouble focusing and concentrating on his school work, was being disruptive in class, and wasn't getting along with his peers. He was also using a topical cortisone to treat psoriasis.

Three months ago he began taking the Bach flower remedies recommended by Sarah. There has been a vast improvement in his behaviour: his teachers have said he participates more, gets his work done, and is much easier to have in the classroom. Family and friends notice that he is calmer, happier and more cooperative, and he hasn't had an outbreak of psoriasis in over two months. We're all thrilled! Dawn T.

From the mother of an 11 year old in England

The remedies arrived in the middle of last week but they started working before then! Lillian has been so taken by the whole process that there has been a change in her already. I think it is to do with the acknowledgement that certain emotional issues exist for her and the attention and sense of being special that treating them has brought for her. She has taken the bottle with her everywhere to show who she can and she knows her remedies (and mine) and what they are for off by heart.  Alice