Bach Flower Remedies: Form and Function Paperback – June 1, 2004

Was exactly the book I needed for a presentation on vine as an holistic student. Flower essences is something dear to me that I want to incorporate into my future work

Barnard's study of both the life and writings of Edward Bach as well as the plants themselves lead to a much deeper understanding of the Bach Flower Remedies. For instance, Bach initially wrote that pain was an indication for Impatiens, and only gradually came to realize the impatient nature of the person who needed the remedy. Barnard's own sensitivity to energy is clear in his description of the calming effect of the mauve Impatiens flowers in nature. This is exactly what the energy of these flowers feel like, as opposed to the redder ones of the same species.Barnard's detailed plant studies are a great help to understanding the mental states of those who need the remedies. For example, he points out that the flowers of White Chestnut are anything but geometric. They are arranged in a loose pyramid, irregular side branches holding 2, 3, or 4 flowers, the petals are irregularly shaped, and the flowers open at random, and the flowers start out white but redden on pollination, and only few are actually fertile -- a good physical picture of a mind with whirling, uncontrollable, repeating, usually fruitless thoughts.The book is clearly and amply illustrated with Barnard's own line drawings.

This book was background study of the Bach flower remedies. Great illustrations and a poetic, sensitive way of addressing the flowers. A great addition to my references.

I really enjoy the way the author describes the Remedies, Dr Bach and his thoughts and the emotions pertaining to each remedy. I have many books on the subject but this one is my favorite, by far.

It was sent as a gift to a friend who is a Bach practitioner and she does love and appreciate it and dove right in to read it.

It is for those who love plants, the doctrine of signatures, AND Bach Flower Essences, not necessarily in that order. The author does a wonderful job and goes into good depth of the essences. He is a master.

Flower Essences are not as well known as they should be.Though there is precious little scientific research to support their use, there is a great deal of practical experience to show that they can be often be very useful complements to other forms of therapy.This is an excellent book on the original Bach Essences. One would have thought that there is little new to be said about them, but there is much in the book that is new and original.Highly recommended.

This is a fabulous book for those who want to delve into flower essences with depth.