He alleged to have felt very specific negative emotions when holding certain types of flowers. One flower would be associated with one particular negative emotion. He went on to mix tincture solutions from the flowers and found that these diluted blends of flowers and tree buds could be as effective as the homeopathic remedies he was currently using in the treatment of emotional problems. Dr. Bach theorized that the diseases people and animals experience are the result of imbalances or negativity on a spiritual level and that by rectifying these problems, healing would result on every level. Flower remedies act to balance emotional and spiritual well-being.
Essences work on an energetic level.
In treating animals, it is essential to find the proper essences that resonate with the animal's energy field. Dr. Bach s research would produce thirty-eight flower remedies, each of which would address a specific emotional condition. There are now over four thousand flower essences available worldwide. These remedies come from the Australian Bush, the wilds of Alaska, the Arizona desert, and other diverse locations. Flower essences can be used individually or in combination depending upon what the problem is.