The Bach® Flowers were discovered by the renowned researcher and bacteriologist Edward Bach (1886-1936), who was a practising doctor in London in his time. By intuitive means, he discovered that the oscillating energy of specific flowers had a vitalising effect on the mental and emotional state of people. For this reason, Bach dedicated the last stage of his life to the search for botanical "energy substances" to relieve emotional problems.
Over years of trial and error, using solar and boiling methods, he succeeded in harnessing the inherent energy of plants, which reaches a peak when these are in bloom. Using these two production processes, Bach created a system of 38 floral essences, which can be used to treat seven groups of specific emotional disturbances:
- Fearfulness
- Loneliness
- Insufficient interest in present circumstances
- Despondency or despair
- Over-sensitivity to influences and ideas
- Over-care for welfare of others
- Uncertainty
Edward Bach designed his system to be simple and easily comprehensible.
He wanted to enable people from all social classes to help themselves. According to the principle of "Treat the patient, not the disease".