5-Flower-Formula is a blend of 5 Flower Essences specific for acute instances of trauma, stress or overwhelm. Also marketed as ‘Rescue Remedy’, 5-Flower-Formula is a composite of 5 of Dr. Edward Bach’s* original essences: Clematis, Star of Bethlehem, Impatiens, Cherry Plum and Rock Rose. These essences combine to create a very grounding and embodying effect during times where we may otherwise fly away from ourselves due to intensity. Examples of when 5-Flower-Formula could be used are: after an accident, before and/or after surgery, leading up to, during and after stressful situations such as break-ups, death and loss, exams, moving, starting a new job, overwhelm due to parenting or other circumstances or any other acute instance of fear, anger, or sadness. As human beings, we tend to want to escape intensity, which causes more difficulty in processing such events moving forward. It’s better to actually be grounded IN the body, as that helps us to move through difficult scenarios effectively – its within the body, after all, that we find our courage and strength, discernment and clarity, capacity, hope, faith and connection to a power greater than ourselves.
5-Flower-Formula can be taken as often as needed. It’s totally safe and reasonable to take 4-6 drops under the tongue every 20-minutes until symptoms of intensity and fear subside depending on the situation. 5-Flower-Formula can also be pursued as a full cycle of Flower Essences if and when appropriate. For example, some people may find it appropriate to take a full cycle (approximately 28-days) of 5-Flower-Formula if they’ve had an extremely stressful and life-altering experience that will take time to recover from.
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*Dr. Edward Bach is the founder of Flower Essences. Click to learn more about him and his legacy, as presented at the outset of my piece, What are Flower Essences?