Product Description

The most comprehensive reference on Bach flower therapy in print. * Includes the latest information on Bach flower remedies, combination remedies, diagnosis, instructions for preparation, body maps, and more. * Illustrated with color plates of the Bach flowers and Kirlian photographs of the energy signature of each flower. * By the author of the bestselling Bach Flower Therapy.

Mechthild Scheffer's groundbreaking bestseller Bach Flower Therapy: Theory and Practice revolutionized the science of Bach flower remedies, detailing the healing properties of each individual flower. Now, for practitioner, student, and patient alike, she offers The Encyclopedia of Bach Flower Therapy, the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference available on this gentle, effective therapy. The first practitioner to recognize the psychological underpinnings of the Bach flower remedies, Scheffer demonstrates that emotional and physical well-being are inextricably linked and shows how flower therapies can be a powerful tool for healing individual symptoms and restoring balance to one's life.

The author provides a therapeutic profile for each remedy and specific instructions for preparing combination remedies to heal more complex conditions. Thorough diagnostic guidelines, interview questions, progress evaluations, and body maps guide both the practitioner and novice to the proper remedies for innumerable emotional and physical ailments. The author also gives advice for using Bach flower remedies in pediatrics and veterinary medicine. With more than 120 color photographs, The Encyclopedia of Bach Flower Therapy is the complete reference for everyone who studies and practices this therapy.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #44920 in Books
• Published on: 2001-08
• Released on: 2001-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780892819416
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From Library Journal
In Bach flower therapy, developed over 60 years ago by the English physician Edward Bach, 38 individual distilled flower essences are used to affect mental and emotional states. Scheffer is a longtime Bach flower therapy practitioner and the author of previous books on the subject, including Bach Flower Therapy: Theory and Practice. While not an encyclopedia in any traditional sense (it is arranged more like a large-format book), this new volume does provide an exhaustive treatment of the subject. Scheffer covers the history, philosophy, and background of the therapy and then discusses each of the 38 flower essences. The results of Scheffer's years of study and clinical practice are reflected in the information on remedy preparation, interview questionnaires, checklists, tables for selecting remedies, and evaluation sheets for therapeutic use, as well as appendixes containing FAQs and a list of resources. Unfortunately, there is no index. While Bach's original publications remain the standard in this field, this volume represents the most thorough treatment on the subject currently available. Highly recommended for all alternative medicine collections in both public and academic libraries. Mary Stout, Pima Community Coll., Tucson
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
A comprehensive guide suitable for the professional practitioner, student, and patient alike. -- Chris Lorenz, Dell Magazines, September 2002

Highly recommended for all alternative medicine collections in both public and academic libraries. -- Mary Stout, Library Journal, November 2001

This Encyclopedia is recommended for those public and academic libraries that have collections in alternative and complementary medicine. -- Lucille Whalen, ARBAonline, March 5, 2003

[This book] will appeal to anyone who is interested in the emotional and spiritual aspects of healing. -- Marie-Sabine Thomas, Bastyr University Library

Review
". . . the most complete profiles available for all the Bach Flowers. . . . a perfect book for everyone who studies and uses this therapy."
(The New Times, January 2002 )

". . . this volume represents the most thorough treatment on the subject currently available. Highly recommended for all alternative medicine collections in both public and academic libraries."
(Mary Stout, Library Journal, November 2001 )

"A comprehensive guide suitable for the professional practitioner, student, and patient alike."

(Chris Lorenz, Dell Magazines, September 2002 )

"This Encyclopedia is recommended for those public and academic libraries that have collections in alternative and complementary medicine."
(Lucille Whalen, ARBAonline, March 5, 2003 )

"[This book] will appeal to anyone who is interested in the emotional and spiritual aspects of healing."
(Marie-Sabine Thomas, Bastyr University Library
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"Mechthild Scheffer'sencyclopedia is simply the best reference work on Bach flower therapy available today. Splendidly produced, it carefully describes each flower, the symptoms for which each remedy was designed, and the manner of application--complete with color photographs of the virtuous healing plants and many other helpful illustrations."
(Georg Feuerstein, Traditional Yoga Studies Interactive, Feb. 17, 2006 )

"This is the best reference book available for learning about Bach Flower Therapy. If you are experiencing any form of negative emotion, or having unexplained pain, this book may offer some very viable solutions. It could truly change your life in a very positive way." (
Nora Caterino, Circlesoflight.com, Sep 2008 )

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Customer Reviews

Exceptionally Well-Researched and Written
I read Ms. Scheffer's first book "Bach Flower Therapy" nearly 20 years ago and found it to be a very useful resource. "The Encyclopedia Of Bach Flower Therapy" includes the information in her earlier book with new information and insights gleaned from years of application, study, and research. This is the one of the most comprehensive and legitimate explications of Bach Flower remedies that exists (Dr. Bach's original texts notwithstanding). If you want to study the use of Bach Flower Essences as a beginner or advanced user, then look no further. The contrasting explanations of essences which appear similar (Aspen & Mimulus; Crab Apple & Pine; Holly & Willow, etc.) are truly wonderful and helpful when diagnosing mental states -- worth the price of the book alone. I have worked with Bach Essences for over 20 years and can attest to the value and validity of this book!

Color plates of the flowers accompany surveys of their uses
The author's previous book presented the science behind Bach Flower remedies: Encyclopedia Of Bach Flower Therapy provides a comprehensive reference which integrates her research on the subject, from the techniques and methods of Bach Flower diagnostics to dosages, treatment guidelines, and specific ailments of adults and children of all ages. Color plates of the flowers accompany surveys of their uses.

Highly Recommended
I received this book for Christmas and I have nearly worn out the pages already! It is truly awesome, and I might venture to say - maybe the only one you need.

It has colored pictures of each flower with a background description and typically 2 full pages describing associated characteristics and symptoms. This is followed by a bullet list summarizing someone in the 'negative state', and another list for someone in the 'positive state'.

There are numerous charts and tables to assist in making the best selection of the essences.

I highly recommend this book. I also recommend Dr. Bach's book, "Heal Thyself".