Can Bach flower remedies help relieve mild depression?
Q: Do you think Bach flower remedies can help if you suffer from mild depression? They seem popular. rafflescat A: I’m a fan of Bach flower remedies as they are helpful for a number of emotional problems. There are 38 individual remedies, of which the following (among others) are beneficial for depression: • Gorse (Ulex europaeus) for feelings of despair, hopelessness and futility • Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) for ‘Monday morning’ feelings of not being able to face the day, tiredness, procrastination, and those needing inner strength • Wild Oat (Bromus ramosus) for those dissatisfied in their current lifestyle or career, and who cannot decide which alternative path to follow • Mustard (Sinapis arvensis) for deep gloom descending for no apparent reason, melancholy and heavy sadness • Elm (Ulmus procera) for those who overextend themselves, are overwhelmed or burdened with responsibilities • Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) for those who have reached the limits of their endurance, for de
