Bach Flower Remedies
Rescue Remedy
Rescue Remedy was named by Dr. Bach for its calming
and stabilizing effect on the emotions during a crisis.
Rescue Remedy is made up of the following five Bach
Flower Remedies.
- Impatiens (Impatiens glandulifera) for the impatience,
irritability, and agitation often accompanying stress. This
may sometimes result in muscle tension and pain.
- Clematis (Clematis vitalba) for unconsciousness, spaciness,
faintness, and out-of-the-body sensations, which
often accompany trauma.
- Rock Rose (Helianthemum nummularium) for terror,
panic, hysteria, and great fear.
- Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera) for fear of losing mental
or physical control.
- Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum) for
trauma, both mental and physical.
Dr. Bach first used three (Rock Rose, Clematis and
Impatiens) of the five ingredients in the Rescue Remedy with
two men shipwrecked in a gale off the beach at Cromer on
the Norfolk coast of England, where Bach did much of his
work. The men had lashed themselves to the mast of their
wrecked barge and survived for five hours in a howling gale
before a lifeboat could reach them. The younger man was
almost frozen, delirious, and foaming at the mouth. Dr.
Bach ran into the water, meeting the rescuers, and began to
apply these remedies to the man's lips. Even before the sailor
could be stripped of his wet clothes and wrapped in a
blanket, his relief became apparent as he sat up and began
conversing. After a few days of hospital rest, he had recovered
completely. Bach later combined the remedies Cherry Plum
and Star of Bethlehem, for their particular virtues, to the
first three remedies, thereby completing the formula we
know today as the Rescue Remedy.
Using the rescue remedy
Rescue Remedy is available in both liquid concentrate and
cream form. It can be used alone or in combination with
any other of the Bach Flower Remedies. In addition, it has
been deemed effective when used with other remedial agents
and various therapeutic modalities such as chiropractic,
dentistry, and massage. As reported in the case studies,
Rescue Remedy has been shown to be non-toxic,
non-habit-forming, and free from side effects. However, it should be
noted that Rescue Remedy is not meant to be a panacea or a
substitute for emergency medical treatment. In serious
situations such as accidents, a doctor or ambulance should be
called immediately. Many times during emergencies,
however, before qualified medical assistance can arrive, the
sufferer may experience a variety of emotional and
psychological disturbances. These can include fear, panic, severe
mental stress, and tension. Rescue Remedy used during this
critical period, has been reported to significantly assist in
stabilizing the victim emotionally until help arrives.
Additionally, Rescue Remedy is reported to have a
positive calming and stabilizing effect in a broad range of
stressful situations including nervousness, anxiety, and the
stress arising from bereavement, great fright, hysteria,
anguish, and desperation.
Even minor incidents that cause stress, such as
arguments, exams, speeches, and job interviews, are made easier
with Rescue Remedy.
Application
- Place four drops of Rescue Remedy concentrate into a quarter glass of liquid.
- Sip every three to five minutes or as often as necessary. Hold in mouth a moment before swallowing.
If water or other beverages are not available:
- Rescue Remedy may be taken directly from the concentrate bottle (dilute if alcohol-sensitive) by placing four drops under the tongue. Drops may also be added to a spoonful of water if desired.
- Hold liquid in mouth a moment before swallowing.
For those unable to drink:
- Rub the remedy directly from the concentrate bottle on the lips, behind the ears, or on the wrists.
External use
Rescue Remedy cream is prepared in a neutral,
homoeopathic, non-allergenic and non-abrasive cream base. It has
been reported extremely effective when applied to
bruises,
bumps, sprains, scratches,
hemorrhoids, minor
burns,
insect bites, and minor inflammations. It has also been
reported useful in healing minor cuts when applied directly.
Using the liquid Rescue Remedy orally, in conjunction with
Rescue Remedy cream, will help ease emotional upset
associated with any of the above conditions. If Rescue Remedy
cream is unavailable the liquid may also be applied
externally with equal effectiveness, especially for painful blows,
minor burns, sprains, etc. In addition, the cream rubbed on
is said to be effective in reducing acute muscle stiffness.
- To use:
- Apply by smoothing gently into the affected area, or by
applying on a piece of gauze to wounds or abrasions. Use as
often as required, continuing applications for a short time
even after the condition has improved.
Veterinary use
Mix four drops of Rescue Remedy in an animal's drinking
water or food. In the case of large animals such as cows and
horses, ten drops to a bucket of water have been reported to
be greatly beneficial in those conditions calling for the use
of Rescue Remedy. Examples include accidents, pre- and
post surgical conditions, and birthings. If an animal is
traumatized or unconscious, Rescue Remedy may be used
directly from the concentrate bottle or diluted in a small glass
of water and rubbed on and in the mouth or beak, behind
the ears, or on other soft points of the body.
Plant use
Researchers, such as Cleve Backster, as reported in the book
The Secret Life of Plants, by Peter Tompkins and
Christopher Bird, have shown
plants to be affected by environmental stimuli, as well as
interrelations between them and other forms of life. It
comes as no surprise, then, that the Rescue Remedy has also
been used to ease trauma in transplanted botanicals,
drooping flowers, and injured trees. Ten drops in a watering can
or sprayer, applied regularly for a day or two, will help
reduce the very real shock that plants can experience and help
revitalize them. In the vegetable garden, the addition of five
to ten drops in the water at planting time or at any other
point in the growing season has been reported of benefit to crops.
The 38 Bach Flower Remedies
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