Bach Flower Remedies: Objective Techniques

In the previous article, «Bach Flower Remedies: New Horizons», I explained what Bach essences are and how they work, in light of recent discoveries in physics and chemistry; today, instead, I would like to walk you through some objective techniques for an accurate, precise diagnosis.

Since Bach flower therapy is an «energetic technique», it requires a great deal of experience and sensitivity on the therapist's part to put together an effective combination, and there used to be no way of verifying it objectively. Today, however, thanks to in-depth study of the research carried out by Kramer and Wild (two direct students of Dr. Bach), we also have access to the «Skin Areas» and «Lunar Lines» methods, which are instead objective.

The first method is based on having divided the skin over the whole body into clearly defined areas, each assigned a corresponding essence. The map was drawn up by cross-referencing symptomatic manifestations, emotional states, and skin innervation. Through an in-depth interview, the tender areas are identified, along with the corresponding essences, and the most suitable combination is worked out.

The second method is more complex and is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and its 12 meridians. They all pass through the sacral area, where they can be tested objectively. It is enough to press a point on each one and compare the sensation felt with the previous one. In the end, one will always stand out above the rest, and it will point to the imbalance in the associated meridian.

That said, even here, one needs the ability to read context, a keen sensitivity, but also an objective outlook: it is therefore wise to turn to therapists with skill, experience, and, above all, with whom there is mutual trust.