Bach Remedies   The Bach Remedies were developed by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930's in England.   The 38 remedies discovered by Dr. Bach are from different non-poisonous plants.  The properties of the plants each help with a particular characteristic or emotional state of the person or animal.   Some of the conditions Bach Remedies can help with are anxiety, intolerance to change, constant licking, lack of confidence, nervousness, possessiveness, clinging behaviour, infections, loneliness.                   Below is a brief description of how the 38 remedies can help.  Taken from the book Bach Flower Remedies for Animals by Helen Graham and Gregory Vlamis.  There is also a combination remedy called Rescue Remedy. Agrimony - restores inner peace and content Aspen - restores calm and normal breathing; reduces muscle tension Beech - restores tolerance and flexibility Centaury - restores assertiveness, individuality and resistance Cerato - restores self-assurance, confidence and initiative Cherry Plum - restores calmness and control Chestnut Bud - restores the ability to learn and utilize experiences Chicory - restores normal protectiveness and caring Clematis - restores alertness and focus Crab Apple - restores cleanliness and dignity Elm - restores competence, efficiency and resistance Gentian - restores perseverance and appetite Gorse - restores perseverance, endurance and vitality Heather - restores composure Holly - restores tolerance Honeysuckle - restores adjustment to present circumstances Hornbeam - restores vitality Impatiens - restores patience, calm and co-operation Larch - restores confidence and willingness to try Mimulus - restores courage Mustard - restores serenity, dispels gloom Oak - restores resilience, endurance, strength and stamina Olive - restores strength and the capacity for regeneration Pine - restores positive attitude Red Chestnut - restores confidence and trust in others and calmness in emergencies Rock Rose - restores courage, bravery and calmness Rock Water - restores flexibility, spontaneity, suppleness and gentleness Scleranthus - restores stability and balance Star of Bethlehem - restores mental, emotional or physical shock Sweet Chestnut - restores perseverance and endurance despite anguish Vervain - restores restraint Vine - restores positive leadership qualities of natural leaders Walnut - restores the ability to adapt to change Water Violet - restores social contact White Chestnut - restores the ability to rest Wild Oat - restores direction of energies and potentials Wild Rose - restores the life force and the ability to live Willow - restores good temper