
Here you will find a list of the indications for the 38 Flower Remedies of Dr Edward Bach. (The 38 Bach Flower Remedies are also known as the 38 Bach Flower Essences.)
This list will help you identify which of Dr Bach's 38 flower essences will best help you to relieve the causes of stress in your life. The indications for each of the 38 Bach Flower Remedies are below.
This simple self-help tool guides you toward the remedies that can support balance and harmony in daily life. After exploring the complete list of Bach Flower Remedies, visit our Flower Remedy Questionnaire page to discover which essences best match your current emotional state
Dr Bach's system is meant to be used for self-help. We encourage everyone to learn the flowers! You do not need to check every box under one remedy on the Bach Flower Questionnaire to be in need of that remedy. Rather, look at your strongest feelings and address those on the 38 Bach flower list first. If you need further help, please feel free to contact us, or see the Bach Flower Practitioner Alliance page to find a referral to a practitioner.
If you would like to purchase a full Bach flower remedy set, containing all 38 Bach flowers, please visit our Bach flower remedy store.

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Bach Remedy
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Indication
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Bach Flower Remedy Agrimony
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for those who hide problems behind a cheerful face and avoid facing them; may overuse food, drugs, alcohol or work excessively to avoid life issues
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Bach Flower Remedy Aspen
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for apprehension and nervousness for no known reason, general anxiousness
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Bach Flower Remedy Beech
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for those who are critical and intolerant of others, feeling ‘beechy’
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Bach Flower Remedy Centaury
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for those who are weak-willed, subservient or imposed upon; kind people who help others and find it hard to say ‘no’
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Bach Flower Remedy Cerato
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for those who doubt their own judgment, seeking confirmation and constant advice
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Bach Flower Remedy Cherry Plum
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for fear of losing control in some way, for uncontrolled, irrational thoughts
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Bach Flower Remedy Chestnut Bud
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for those who repeat the same mistakes in life and fail to learn by their experiences
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Bach Flower Remedy Chicory
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for those who may be clingy, possessive or overly protective of those they love
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Bach Flower Remedy Clematis
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for those who are dreamy, spaced out, absent-minded or lacking focus and concentration
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Bach Flower Remedy Crab Apple
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for those who feel self-disgust or ashamed of their appearance, ailments or who they are
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Bach Flower Remedy Elm
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for those who are generally responsible but are overwhelmed by having too much to do
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Bach Flower Remedy Gentian
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for those who doubt themselves and feel discouraged easily
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Bach Flower Remedy Gorse
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for feelings of hopelessness and despair
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Bach Flower Remedy Heather
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for those who are talkative and may focus too much on their own problems or experiences due to loneliness
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Bach Flower Remedy Holly
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for feelings of suspicion, envy, hatred, and jealousy
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Bach Flower Remedy Honeysuckle
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for those who live more in the past than the present
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Bach Flower Remedy Hornbeam
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for procrastination and fatigue just upon thinking about the work ahead
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Bach Flower Remedy Impatiens
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for impatience and irritability, often helpful to those who think fast and find it hard to work with others
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Bach Flower Remedy Larch
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for lack of self-confidence, feeling inferior to others, fear of failure
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Bach Flower Remedy Mimulus
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for known fears; also for those who are shy or timid
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Bach Flower Remedy Mustard
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for deep gloom which descends for no known reason
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Bach Flower Remedy Oak
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for those who are generally strong and so struggle on even when they are tired and should rest
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Bach Flower Remedy Olive
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for those who are totally exhausted due to a long period of stress or illness; unable to continue with their daily duties
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Bach Flower Remedy Pine
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those who blame themselves, even for mistakes of others; and are apologetic or feel guilty
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Bach Flower Remedy Red Chestnut
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for those worried and fearful about the well-being of others, especially their loved ones
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Bach Flower Remedy Rock Rose
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for feelings of extreme fright and terror
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Bach Flower Remedy Rock Water
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for those who have high personal standards and may be somewhat rigid in their behavior (diet, exercise, ethics, etc)
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Bach Flower Remedy Scleranthus
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for uncertainty and indecision when faced with two choices; also for fluctuating moods
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Bach Flower Remedy Star of Bethlehem
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for the after effects of serious news, grief or loss
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Bach Flower Remedy Sweet Chestnut
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for anguish and angst; broken heartedness and despair
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Bach Flower Remedy Vervain
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For those who are overly enthusiastic or idealistic
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Bach Flower Remedy Vine
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For those who are strong willed and assertive, may dominate or bully others
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Bach Flower Remedy Walnut
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For protection from the influences of others or the environment, for adjusting to change
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Bach Flower Remedy Water Violet
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For private people who are fine alone yet may become somewhat aloof, isolated or lonely
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Bach Flower Remedy White Chestnut
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For persistent thoughts that will not turn off, mental arguments that may disturb peace of mind or sleep
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Bach Flower Remedy Wild Oat
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For those who are uncertain about their calling in life
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Bach Flower Remedy Wild Rose
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For feelings of apathy, resignation and boredom
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Bach Flower Remedy Willow
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For feelings of bitterness, self-pity and resentment
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Rescue Remedy
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The Emergency Formula, for everyday stressful situations
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