Bach Rescue Remedy?

Question

I heard that this stuff is Brandy! It does seem to have an alcoholic tang to it. Anyone know for sure?

Answer 1

It tastes like Whisky!! My mum uses it all the time - she swears by it. I have used it before but don't know if it really works. Don't think it does actually contain alcohol though!

Answer 2

Hi captive dove, yes , the Bach Rescue remedies are made using brandy, and this may be a problem for some people. An alternative way to take them is by dabbing them on the wrist, behind the ears and at the temples – this way the benefit of the remedies may be felt without imbibing alcohol. It can be used for any emergency or stressful event. This is really helpful after a fall, or an argument, before visiting the dentist or taking an examination. The normal way of taking it is to put 4 drops in a glass of water and then to take small, frequent sips. You can also take it straight from the bottle in a real emergency. My nurse I meet swear by it, and secretly and unofficially recommend it for me.
Jason Homan

Answer 3

Hey there
I swore by Rescue Remedy when I was competing with my horses .. both for me and them lol!

It certainly took the edge off enough to compete sucessfully!

I swear by the stuff and also by the other Bach remedies and yes i do think it has brandy in it but only a minute bit!!

Answer 4

Yeah, it has alcohol in it, but it really works! Seriously! The rescue remedy also comes in a cream form, it hard to find sometimes, but that works as well, on just about any and every ailment from a headache to even acne.

Answer 5

It's a herbal decoction suspended in a weak brandy to preserve it. It's marvellous if you have had a shock, or a fall , or any situation where your heart is pounding, or you are crying. I don't know why it works, but it does seem to.

My son is doing exams at the moment, I got him a little bottle, told him it was for confidence, and he thinks it's "great stuff, whatever is in it!"

Maybe it IS the brandy!!lol

Answer 6

Hi, I used it before I took my driving test and found it to be quite effective but I used another herbal product too which is called contentsia, it is a natural product to help anxiety and nerves so I found that the 2 together worked really well! Well I passed first time and I wasn't nervous at all, and I normally get nervous about everything!

Answer 7

Alcohol is the medium that is used to encompass the flower extracts. I have been using this for many many years, long before it became fashionable and it works for me. I hate flying, I'm really scared of it and I always use it before boarding an aircraft and during flights and it does make me feel less anxious and stressed.

Answer 8

I attended a class in Cali. last summer
on Bach Flower Remedies and
the man who discovered these healing
qualities of certian flowers was an absolute genius!
You should consider studying up a little on his life work

Answer 9

It does taste like whiskey and i used it for my 2nd driving test and it worked for me as i was less nervous.. and i passed... I dont think it contains alcohol as i wouldnt of used it .You only have a couple of drops on the tongue when needed....

Answer 10

it contains brandy to preserve the flower essences..
also there's Australian Bush Flower remedies, which are similiar & also very good:(this is their site for more info)
http://www.essencesonline.com/AusBushmain.htm#Tall%20Yellow
also this is their official site in Australia:
http://www.ausflowers.com.au/