Rescue Remedy

Rescue remedy is called the First Aid or emergency remedy. It is the only combination formulated by Dr Bach and is the immediate means for restoring calm and confidence in any emergency situation.

Indirectly it has saved the lives of countless people. Dr Bach saved the life of a fisherman with Rescue Remedy.

Rescue Remedy works for everyone, what ever the personality type, because it addresses the archetypal reaction pattern of humans to a sudden stressful situation.

Dr Bach identified five typical negative emotions arising in humans in need of rescue. Today our research on 'stress' has come to similar conclusions.

The emotions he recognized are :

1. Numbness from shock, losing consciousness---Star of Bethlehem
2. Overreaction, leading to panic---Rock Rose
3. Fear of losing control, as in tension or trembling---Cherry Plum
4. An exaggerated need to act immediately---Impatiens
5. Denial of reality, taking the mind elsewhere---Clematis

In an instant, the Rescue Remedy reactivates the body's healing forces. It prepares the mind-body for dealing with the situation in the best possible manner. It even makes it easier for the body to undergo any surgeries etc if required.

Rescue Remedy takes care if when one has received shocking news or has suffered severe heart-ache.

It is available in the form of a cream also. Small shocks to the skin like a burn, sprain, insect bite, cut, rash may be treated with the Rescue Cream.

Examples of real life situations:

1. When one has been frightened by an insect bite, or seeing a snake etc.
2. When one is stressed about making a presentation or a speech.
3. When one is frightened of a visit to the dentist.
4. When one has received a shocking news.
5. When one has unbearable pain.
6. After an accident ---for the patient and the loved ones.
7. After and before a stressful situation.
8. After a plant has been repotted or a dog has changes owner. etc.

Rescue Remedy may be taken with the Bach therapy once in a while. If you find yourself taking it too often, you probably need to include one of its constituent flowers into your personal combination.

Rescue Remedy does not replace regular flower therapy. It may be seen as a preliminary step to it.

If a patient is unable to describe his situation on coming to the doctor's office, Rescue Remedy may be used to help him collect himself and come back another time.

Rescue Remedy is effective for plants and animals as well. A plant recovers from the shock when it has been repotted, with Rescue Remedy.