bach flower remedy treatment for anxiety

the bach flower remedies are a safe natural and effective treatment for anxiety that is mild and transient. we typically prescribe one of the three remedies, agrimony, aspen or mimulus.

Agrimony
“The jovial, cheerful, humorous people who love peace and are distressed by argument or quarrel, to avoid which they will agree to give up much. Though generally they have troubles and are tormented and restless and worried in mind or in body, they hide their cares behind their humor and jesting and are considered very good friends to know. They often take alcohol or drugs in excess, to stimulate them and help themselves bear their trials with cheerfulness.” - Dr. Edward Bach
Keywords: Addiction, unhappy, anxiety
Human Indication: Mental torment behind a brave face. Appear care-free and humorous in order to mask anxieties.

Aspen
“Vague unknown fears, for which there can be given no explanation, no reason. It is a terror that something awful is going to happen even though it is unclear what exactly. These vague inexplicable fears may haunt by night or day. Sufferers may often be afraid to tell their trouble to others.” – Dr. Edward Bach
Keywords: Fear, worries, unknown fears
Human Indication: Fears and worries of unknown origin.
Pet Indication: Vague or unaccountable fears. Appearing agitated for no apparent reason

Mimulus
“Fear of worldly things, illness, pain, accidents, poverty, of dark, of being alone, of misfortune. The fears of everyday life. These people quietly and secretly bear their dread; they do not freely speak of it to others.” - Dr. Edward Bach
Keyword: Fear, blushing, stammering, shyness, timid, sensitive, lack of courage
Human indication: Fear of known things. Such as fear of being alone, fear of spiders, fear of flying or fear of the dark. Shyness is also a known fear.
Animal/pet indication: For fears: afraid of lightening, visits to the vet. May shake or shiver when confronted. Shy and timid animals. Tweet