In 1930, Dr Bach, a Harley Street consultant, gave up his practice to concentrate on following an age old therapy that addressed the emotional aspect of disease - the making of Flower Essences (or Floral Remedies). Since Dr Bach's time, there has been a massive influx of essences from around the world - where each essence addresses a unique emotion-related aspect of life on earth.

These essences, when combined with some remarkable stories, lend further confirmation to the schools of thought (such as hypnotherapy) that emphasize that if you balance out an emotionally-charged event (situation), any physical hurt (such as a tennis elbow or a 'RSI') will 'disappear'. This can give the perception that flower essences are a cure. But, .. FLOWER ESSENCES IN-THEMSELVES ARE NOT CURES for physical ailments! For example: a flower essence cannot cure a damaged nerve; but it may help with dealing (or coping) with the frustration (anger) (and/or distress) that can occur after an accident which culminated in restricted mobility. By reducing this distress, the body can reduce the likelihood of further potential damage, in forms such as psychosomatic diseases and/or developing impairments related to decision making and/or problem solving; of which the latter are correlated with long-term duress.
IN SUMMARY
The aims of the Flower essences are to reduce the impact of stressful situations upon a person (or animal), and/or reduce the intensity of a reaction to a specific situation. This allows one (human or animal) to maintain his/her integrity and a sense of control over his/her behaviour, without becoming addicted to some other medications, or participating in substance abuse.