Five-Flower Formula
TM
Dr. Bach’s remedy for stress and trauma
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“In my opinion, the Five-Flower FormulaTM
packs more ‘punch’ and acts
more immediately than Rescue Remedy®.”
Dr. Jonathan Curzon, DC, Curzon Chiropractic Clinic, Perkasie, Pennsylvania
About the Five-Flower FormulaTM
TM
The Five-Flower Formula is praised throughout the world by
health practitioners and lay persons. The formula of five differ-
ent flower essences — Clematis, Cherry Plum, Impatiens, Rock
Rose, and Star of Bethlehem — was developed by Dr. Edward
Bach in the 1930s through his own practice and observation.
Over the years, it has come to be regarded as a “rescue” combina-
tion for its remarkable ability to address emergency and crisis
conditions. Prepared in rural England by renowned teacher
and naturalist, Julian Barnard of Healingherbs™, Ltd., the formu-
la is made according to the original directions of Dr. Bach. True
to Bach’s original intentions, it is not prepared or labeled as a
homeopathic remedy.
Indications for Use
I Emergency or Crisis — Calms mental levels of pain, suffer-
ing, and confusion – use for the person who is suffering as well as
those who are helping.
I Recovery from Trauma — Promotes recovery from trau-
ma, injury or illness, by relieving stress, anxiety and tension.
I Baseline Remedy for All Healing — Stabilizes and
calms the mind-body interface, before addressing specific emo-
tions and behavior patterns.
I Calms Children — Use after household accidents, falls,
scrapes, or burns, used along with appropriate physical care.
I Aids Animals — To pacify wild or trapped animals, or to help
any injured or stressed pet, or when transporting any animal.
I Plant Protection — Use whenever transplanting to reduce
shock, or in vases of cut flowers.
I Prevention — Use before known stressful situations such as
visits to the dentist, preparation for surgery, labor and delivery,
travel or moving.
I Post-Trauma — Use for post-traumatic stress of any kind,
including surgery, war, rape, natural disaster, or loss of one’s loved
ones or home.
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Practical Suggestions for Use
Storage and Access
It is important that you store Five-Flower Formula™ in several
places for immediate access during emergencies: purse or brief-
case, glove compartment of each vehicle, medicine chest, bath-
rooms and kitchen.
Dosage
Five-Flower Formula™ is sold at the level of stock concentration.
The stock level will keep indefinitely. It is best to store it at this
level so that it will be potent for immediate use in emergency
situations. Stock concentrate can be taken directly under the
tongue, or applied to pulse points. The stock concentrate can
also be diluted in a spoonful of water, or several drops can be
put in a half-glass of water and sipped slowly. A dosage bottle
can be made by adding 2-3 drops of stock to a one-ounce bottle
filled 3/4 full with fresh spring water and topped off with bran-
dy as a preservative. Use the convenient spray bottle for imme-
diate application directly into the mouth.
Emergency Administration
If you are assisting someone who is unable to drink, you can
rub some of the concentrate on the lips and on the pulse points
of the body. Alternatively, you can spray or mist the formula on
the lips and over the whole body by using the spray bottle.
Topical Application
The Five-Flower Formula™ is very effective when applied
topically in a creme base. Use a neutral creme which is eas-
ily absorbed. (Wide mouthed jars of FES Self-Heal Creme™ are
designed for such use.) Add 10 drops of Five-Flower Formula™
per ounce. Stir clockwise and counter-clockwise for about one
minute. This creme is highly beneficial for many emergency
situations and can be made and stored along with the concen-
trate for future emergency use or it can be made as needed for
situations which arise.
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Five-Flower FormulaTM for Animals
The stock should be diluted into water for very small animals
such as birds. One method of application is to use the spray
bottle to mist the formula on the mouth and on other parts of
the body. The formula can be added to the drinking water, pro-
vided a fresh batch is made once or twice a day. (The remedy
will lose potency when exposed to air for several hours.)
Five-Flower FormulaTM for Plants
Add 10-15 drops of stock concentrate to a large watering can
and water after transplanting. Add proportionately more to a
large backpack sprayer dedicated to vibrational remedies and
spray around the entire periphery of the plant or community
of plants needing help. Add 1-6 drops of concentrate (depending
on the size of the vase) to the water for fresh cut flowers.
Intended Use
Five-Flower Formula™ is not a substitute for qualified emer-
gency care or medical or psychiatric intervention. For example,
it can be used to help someone who is injured and is en route
to the hospital, but it does not replace appropriate medical
care or examination following any major injury or accident.
Similarly, the Five-Flower Formula™ may be very helpful in alle-
viating acute emotional stress following a devastating experi-
ence, but it is not intended to replace other forms of mental
health counseling and care.
Herbal Supplement Status
Five-Flower Formula™ is a herbal supplement and is not intend-
ed to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. This product
and the statements made in this brochure have not been evalu-
ated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Calms Animals: “I used Five-Flower Formula™ to calm a cat who was
having seizures. Three drops under the tongue at onset of the seizure and
Five-Flower Formula™ made the symptoms disappear right away.”
Judy Anderson, La Porte, Texas
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Profiles of the Five-Flowers
Rock Rose
Helianthemum nummularium
The botanical name of this
plant derives from Helios,
the Greek God of the Sun.
It is an apt name for this
bright yellow flower, which
grows as a low spreading
shrubby plant in dry, rocky
soils. The yellow f lowers
of the Rock Rose evoke a
strong force of solar light
which literally comes right
into the “rocks” of the earth.
It is used for extreme conditions of terror or fear. Its role with-
in the Five-Flower Formula™ is to bring stabilization and calm,
particularly by helping to anchor light, or an inner force of sun-
radiance, that darkens during extreme states of fear or panic.
Revitalized Plants: “We recently transplanted our green beans
…. A few days later, we got hit with a late-winter storm — high winds,
hail, sleet, low temperatures. I filled a 26-oz. plastic spray bottle with tap
water and added 2-3 droppersful of the Five-Flower Formula™ and gave
the beans a good shower…within two days the beans were back up,
healthy and growing again!” Nancy O’Brien , Virginia Beach, Virginia
Stopped a Child’s Tantrum: “I was working one day in my
herb store when my three-year-old daughter decided to throw a temper
tantrum. Casually, with my customers watching, I placed a couple of
drops of Five-Flower Formula™ into the palm of my hands and rubbed
this on the top of my daughter’s head. Instantly, my daughter wanted to
be picked up and she laid her head down on my shoulder without utter-
ing a word. Her tantrum stopped immediately.”
Lynda Baker, Long Beach, Mississippi
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Clematis Clematis vitalba
This woody perennial grows as a twisting vine, producing
creamy white flowers and silver-white feathery seed heads.
This plant exudes a quality of dreamy, “other-worldliness,"
and is indicated for
amorphous states of
awareness lacking
in clarity and fully
awake conscious-
ness. The Clematis
helps to draw one’s
consciousness back
into the body and
into present time
during episodes of
extreme stress.
Better Results with Five-Flower FormulaTM: “I had one
customer tell me that she switched from Rescue Remedy® to Five-Flower
FormulaTM. She believed that the Rescue Remedy® had stopped work-
ing, and she said that she got great results from Five-Flower FormulaTM.
I think that this is probably due to the positive energy that goes into the
whole FES line.” J.D., Wild Oats, Fort Collins, CO
Lower Price: “I have used Rescue Remedy® in the past. I tried Five-
Flower FormulaTM and, in my opinion, it works more quickly. I love the
lower price." Marsha Wicklund, Santa Maria, CA
More Potent: ”Recently, I brought your line into our store, and tried
the Five-Flower FormulaTM. It seems to me to be more potent than the
Rescue Remedy®. My customers tell me that they have noticed the same
thing.”
Karen, Bumble Bee Health Foods, Mountain View, CA
Better Quality: “My patients and my customers are of the opinion
that the Five-Flower FormulaTM is a better quality essence than the Bach
Rescue Remedy®. They tell me that they get better and quicker results. “
Rebecca Dawn, New Dawn Wellness, Kodiak, AK
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Impatiens Impatiens glandulifera
This special species of Impatiens is native to the Himalayas
and differs considerably from common nursery varieties. The
mauve and magenta flowers are deeply invaginated; in fact
the five petals are fused to form a “helmet.” In contrast to the
flower, the seed pods are fat, pointed, and explode and scatter
with considerable force. The Impatiens prefers damp, shady
conditions and especially likes to grow along streams. This
plant integrates force and
vitality with containment
and interiorization. As its
old folk name of Impatiens
suggests, it is used to balance
and soothe those who suf-
fer from intense irritability,
impulsivity, or hastiness. The
Impatiens flower helps us to
“breathe with” time, rather
than to fight it. It is used in
the Five-Flower Formula™ to
retain calm and reduce reac-
tivity to outer circumstances.
Rescue Remedy® is a trademark of Bach Flower Remedies, Ltd.
HealingherbsTM are genuine Bach Remedies:
“Julian Barnard has been a close friend and colleague of mine
for over seventeen years. He has devoted his life to studying and
teaching about the work of Edward Bach. The HealingherbsTM
are genuine Bach remedies, prepared according to the original
methods... . These essences are prepared with great care, love, and
integrity to ensure perfection through simplicity, and to achieve
the miracle of Nature’s Healing, which is everyone’s birthright. The
HealingherbsTM are my own personal choice, and I wholeheartedly
give them my recommendation and support.”
The late Nickie Murray, former Director of the Bach Centre in England
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Cherry Plum Prunus cerasifera
The Cherry Plum is a mem-
ber of an impressive family
of plants called the Rosaceae,
comprised of roses, berries,
related shrubs, and many
fruit-bearing trees. All mem-
bers of this plant family are
distinguished by intense
earth forces, and the Cherry
Plum is no exception. It grows
to the height of a small tree,
with a ragged head and many
suckers, and sometimes has
thorns. By contrast, the flow-
ers are pure white with pink
tinges and yellow stamens, and have a most delicate aroma.
The Cherry Plum is beneficial for states of extreme tension,
characterized by a fear of losing control. This over-straining
and tightening of one’s “psychic grip” on reality creates pro-
found stress. The pure white flowers of the Cherry Plum bring
a sense of inner peace and stillness, easing the contraction felt
in the body and mind during times of panic and emergency.
Helps with Traumatic Situations: “My primary focus as a
counselor is to help women who have experienced domestic violence,
rape, or sexual abuse. I find the Five-Flower Formula™ to be an invaluable
beginning point in the therapeuticjourney.” C.S., New York, NY
Calms Babies: “A baby was wailing and crying in my store… . I
asked the mother if I could try Five-Flower Formula™ on the baby. … I
rubbed drops from the stock bottle on the soles of the baby’s feet and
also a bit on the crown. Within a minute or two, the baby calmed right
down, even cooing! Needless to say, this impromptu demonstration
became an instant selling tool!”
Joan D’arcy, Healing Waters and Sacred Spaces, Portland, OR
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Star of Bethlehem Ornithogalum umbellatum
This six-pointed star-like
f lower is the crowning
touch of the Five-Flower
Formula™. A member of the
lily family of plants, this
small flower shines with
pure whiteness and per-
fect geometry. It imparts
a deep spiritual equilibri-
um, in which all the parts
of the Self are in perfect
harmony. T he Star of
Bethlehem helps us to
regain deep composure, to remember again who we really are,
and to act from the knowledge of our divine and sacred Self.
Any crisis or experience of suffering — no matter how devas-
tating — is an opportunity for mastering the trials of life. Star
of Bethlehem points us to a deeper sense of acceptance and
understanding of our experience from a spiritual perspective.
Soothes Terrified Animals: “I have used the Five-Flower
Formula™ with great success with an abused cat who had an absolute
terror of car trips. He went from being an absolutely terrified screaming
cat to almost completely calm within 30 seconds of administration. I've
also used Five-Flower Formula™ in many tragic situations (deaths, etc.)
and noted a profound grounding and centering effect on myself and
others.” S. Hasler, Co-owner, Living Earth Herbs, Eugene, OR
Stabilizes Animals During Travel: “I have raised and sold
puppies for 25 years. I have tried all sorts of remedies for motion sickness
with puppies. I have never seen anything help with motion sickness like
Five-Flower Formula™. I recently purchased a few puppies in Sacramento,
and flew them back home to Illinois. This was a 4-1/2 hour plane ride. Not
one of the puppies experienced nausea. It worked wonderfully. All they
did was sleep all the way through the flight. Amazing.”
Kelly Levon, Wauconda, IL
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FES Donation of Five-Flower FormulaTM
Helps Animal Rescue Service
Flower Essence Services has an active donation program for natural
and humanitarian disasters, disadvantaged populations, and ani-
mal rescue services. In August, 2000, FES donated flower essences to
Wildkind, the wildlife rehabilitation facility of the Larimer County
Humane Society in Fort Collins, Colorado. The animals received daily
doses of Five-Flower Formula™, and other essences according to their
emotional needs. The following are two typical cases using Five-
Flower Formula™ and other flower essences.
Animal Protection and Control offi-
cers took custody of a 6-year-old neu-
tered mixed breed male dog whose
owner had recently died. The officers
found the dog was cowering in a cor-
ner and snapping or biting at any-
one who approached it. Five-Flower
Formula™ was diluted in water and
squirted at the dog in the mouth/
nose area. Within five minutes, the
dog became approachable. The offi-
cer was able to collar and leash him
and lead him into the van.
Oscar, an adult female African Gray
parrot was brought to Wildkind by
her owner. Oscar had picked most of
her feathers and had obviously not
been receiving enough attention.
Oscar was given one dose of Walnut
diluted in water to assist her in
coping with the loss of her owner.
She was misted with Five-Flower
Formula™ and water at least twice
daily. She was also given Red Clover diluted in her water, as needed,
when she became agitated or stressed with her surroundings. Sarah
Breuilly, the Wildkind coordinator, reported, “Oscar has ceased feath-
er picking and has adjusted to her new owner very well.”
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Scientific Studies with the
Five-Flower FormulaTM
Two double-blind placebo studies of Five-Flower Formula™ show
significant calming and de-stressing results as shown by EMG
(muscular activity) and EEG (brain wave activity) measurements.
Five-Flower Formula™ reduces stress reaction:
Dr. Jeffrey Cram studied the use of Five-Flower Formula™ by sub-
jects in an induced stress situation — a mental arithmetic exer-
cise. In the test group of 24 subjects, those using the flower rem-
edy were found to have a significantly reduced level of reactivity,
as measured by muscular activity (EMG) at spinal locations cor-
responding to the heart and throat chakras. The study followed
strict double-blind procedures with a placebo control group.
This study was published in Volume 11, Number 1 (year 2000) of
Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal
of the International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and
Energy Medicine (ISSSEEM).
Five-Flower Formula™ and Yarrow Special Formula (now known as
Yarrow Environmental Solution™) reduce environmental sensitivity:
Dr. Cram conducted a double-blind scientific study with Five-
Flower Formula™ and Yarrow Special Formula in which subjects
were exposed to an intense environmental stimulus — strong,
unshielded fluorescent lights. Those taking either flower essence
formula showed far less reactivity to the lights as measured by
the beta wave brain activity at the frontal lobes, and by muscle
activity in the heart region. This study was published in California
Biofeedback Vol. 18, No. 1, Spring, 2002.
These articles are also available online at the Flower Essence
Society website at www.flowersociety.org/scientific.htm .
© by Flower Essence Services. All rights reserved.
Written by Patricia Kaminski
Flower photographs by Julian Barnard and Richard Katz
Made with Organic and wild-harvest ingredients
certified by Oregon Tilth.
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“I have been using Five-Flower Formula™ compresses
for my clients after cosmetic surgery. Four drops of the
Five-Flower Formula™ straight from the stock bottle on
a small compress applied to the face, speeds healing
in more than twice the time of normal healing.”
Nancy LaPozina, RN, Raleigh, North Carolina
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