1 In a 60 ml (2 fl oz) amber-coloured glass dropper bottle, add mineral spring water and 4 drops of each of the selected remedies (plus 8 drops of Rescue Remedy if used). The Flower Remedies can be bought separately in 10, 20 and 30 ml ( Preservatives such as cognac or apple vinegar should not be used in preparations for animals, as many animals, particularly cats, will then reject the remedy combination. In times of intense heat the remedy combination can be conserved in the fridge.1 A plastic bottle can substitute the glass dropper bottle, especially for very nervous or aggressive animals, as they could bite the pipette and hurt themselves. It is advised that no more than seven remedies of the stock bottle set (first dilution) are selected to prepare the individual remedy formula. Using more remedies would cause the animal’s system to be overwhelmed by the amount of ‘information’ in the formula, and so it would not be as effective. However, this book does describe some formulas that use more than seven remedies because several different aspects of the animal’s condition were all considered a priority at the time. In the chapter on dosage methods included in The Twelve Healers and Other Remedies (Bach 1936), Bach himself described treatment using local application with the remedies he had discovered. I quote various paragraphs from that book: In those unconscious, moisten the lips frequently. Whenever there is pain, stiffness, inflammation, or any local trouble, in addition a lotion should be applied. Take a few drops from the medicine bottle in a bowl of water and in this soak a piece of cloth and cover the affected part; this can be kept moist from time to time, as necessary. Sponging or bathing in water with a few drops of the remedies added may at times be useful. After Dr Bach’s death, the Rescue Remedy cream was commercialized; Rescue Cream contains the same remedies as the Rescue Remedy plus Crab Apple. Its application is recommended when there is a superficial trauma, burn, insect sting, sore, ulcer, psoriasis, infection, etc. This cream has proven effective in all those localized emergency situations with a topical manifestation. At present, different practitioners have continued to work on treatments using local application of the Flower Remedies. Their experiences in the topical use of the remedies are gathered in several books. It is worth mentioning the work of Ricardo Orozco in his book, Flores de Bach: Manual de Aplicaciones Locales (Bach Flowers: Handbook of Local Applications) (Orozco 2003), where the concept of ‘Patrón Transpersonal’ (Transpersonal Pattern) is referred to. The author defines it as: ‘the flower applications that do not come prescribed according to characteristics of personality. The interpretation does not focus on why something happens, but on the way in which it manifests itself, translating this manifestation into the Flower language’ (p.25). The concept of ‘Transpersonal Pattern’ is applied in the preparation of creams, eye-drops, sprays, compresses, massage oils, etc. For example, Vervain is used for idealist people who become inflamed when faced with any kind of injustice. By establishing a Transpersonal Pattern of inflammation for Vervain, Orozco thereby recommends the remedy for any problem that involves inflammation. The Transpersonal Pattern does not, however, treat the cause of the symptom. It deals only with manifestations of the conflict (sometimes expressed physically), as interpreted through Floral language. Use a neutral cream base to prepare creams. In areas with necrosis or which show more redness after applying the cream, substitute the cream base with a 99 per cent Aloe Vera gel (acting as a cellular regenerator). Containers of different measurements are available on the market. The most usual ones are 10 ml ( To prepare a Flower cream, add 1 drop of each selected remedy of the stock bottles (first dilution) for every 10 ml ( The number of chosen remedies for each container should not exceed seven. No preservative should be added, as each cream base manufacturer uses its own preservative. Add the drops of each chosen remedy to the central part of the container and immediately stir clockwise with a wooden or plastic spatula until the drops are totally absorbed. The frequency of the application of a Flower cream depends on the case to be treated. Generally, two applications per day are enough, because this frequency normally seems to transmit sufficient energy information to be effective. However, in acute cases, quicker results have been achieved by applying the cream four times per day. Sterile saline solution is the diluent vehicle used for the formulation of eye-drops. You should not add any preservative as the eye is a very sensitive organ. Separate the three components of a 10 ml/ Apply 2 drops in each eye, a minimum of four times per day. If the eye-drop application is difficult, a sterile gauze can be impregnated with the prepared eye-drops and applied over the closed eyelid for a few moments. The external eye area must then be cleaned with the same gauze, especially if there is infection in the eye area. 1 In some Flower Remedy workshops and conferences, I have heard that the remedy combination can be altered by the electromagnetic fields that fridges generate. Fortunately, all remedy combinations and eye-drops that we have stored in the fridges of animal shelters have continued to work when applied to animals. Animals and babies help us validate the efficacy of the Flower Remedies as they are placebo exempt.
HOW TO PREPARE FLOWER REMEDIES FOR AN ANIMAL
Preparation of a remedy for oral application (second dilution)
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and 1 fl oz) bottles, called stock bottles (first dilution or full strength), or in a full set containing the 38 Bach Flower Remedies and the Rescue Remedy. If a 30 ml (1 fl oz) dropper bottle is used, only 2 drops will be added of each remedy from the stock bottle (first dilution) and 4 drops of the Rescue Remedy if used.
Preparation of a remedy for local application
Preparation of a Flower cream
fl oz), 30 ml (1 fl oz), 50 ml (2 fl oz), 100 ml (3½ fl oz), 150 ml (5 fl oz), 500 ml (18 fl oz) and 1000 ml (1¾ pints), which can be made of either glass or plastic. Before selecting the volume of the container, bear in mind the volume of cream necessary for each application. The treatment of an eyelid will not be the same as the treatment of a whole limb. I recommend buying a 1 kg (2¼ lb) jar of cream base and distributing it into containers with different volumes, using a wooden or plastic spoon or spatula.
fl oz) of cream (2 drops of Rescue Remedy if used). For example, add 3 drops of each of the chosen remedies for a 30 ml (1 fl oz) container, 5 drops for a 50 ml (2 fl oz) container, and so on. For 50–100 ml (2–3½ fl oz) containers, 7 drops of each remedy will be enough, and from 500 ml (18 fl oz) upwards, do not add more than 10 drops of each of the selected remedies.
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Preparation of Flower eye-drops
fl oz dropper bottle (or one not larger than 30 ml/1 fl oz), that is, the bottle, glass dropper and plastic screw-on cap, and sterilize them by boiling them in water for ten minutes, in a stainless steel pot. After they have cooled down assemble the dropper bottle and add 10 ml of saline solution (chemists sell 5 and 10 ml monodoses) and a drop of each of the selected remedies from the stock bottle (first dilution).
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