1886 - 1936 · Physician, bacteriologist, and the pioneer of flower remedy healing
“Treat the person, not the disease. The cause, not the effect.”
Dr. Edward Bach
1886 - 1936
MB, BS, MRCS, LRCP, DPH
Dr. Edward Bach was a British physician, bacteriologist, and homeopath who discovered the 38 flower remedies that bear his name. Born in 1886 in Moseley, near Birmingham, he knew from a young age that he wanted to heal people.
After qualifying as a doctor in 1912, Bach worked in various medical roles before becoming a renowned bacteriologist. He developed the Bach Nosodes, seven bacterial preparations that remain in use in homeopathy today.
In 1917, Bach suffered a severe hemorrhage and was given only three months to live. He survived, and this experience deepened his conviction that emotional and spiritual well-being were essential to physical health.
By 1930, Bach had abandoned his lucrative London practice to search for plant-based remedies in the Welsh countryside. Over the next six years, he discovered all 38 flower remedies, developing an entirely new system of medicine based on the principle that emotional imbalances are the root cause of disease.
His philosophy was revolutionary and simple: heal the person, not the disease. He believed that by restoring emotional harmony, the body's natural healing abilities would be activated.
Born on September 24 in Moseley, near Birmingham, England
Born on September 24 in Moseley, near Birmingham, England
Began medical studies at University College Hospital, London
Began medical studies at University College Hospital, London
Qualified as a doctor (MRCS, LRCP)
Qualified as a doctor (MRCS, LRCP)
Became house surgeon at University College Hospital
Became house surgeon at University College Hospital
Collapsed from a severe hemorrhage; given 3 months to live, but survived
Collapsed from a severe hemorrhage; given 3 months to live, but survived
Joined the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital as a bacteriologist
Joined the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital as a bacteriologist
Discovered the first flower remedies: Impatiens, Mimulus, and Clematis
Discovered the first flower remedies: Impatiens, Mimulus, and Clematis
Left London practice to devote himself fully to finding plant remedies
Left London practice to devote himself fully to finding plant remedies
Moved to Mount Vernon, Sotwell — now the Bach Centre
Moved to Mount Vernon, Sotwell — now the Bach Centre
Completed the system of 38 flower remedies
Completed the system of 38 flower remedies
Passed away peacefully on November 27, aged 50, his life's work complete
Passed away peacefully on November 27, aged 50, his life's work complete
Dr. Bach categorized all human emotional suffering into seven fundamental groups, each addressed by specific flower remedies
“Disease is in essence the result of conflict between soul and mind.”
Bach believed that illness originates from emotional disharmony, not just physical causes.
“Health is our heritage, our right. It is the complete and full union between soul, mind, and body.”
True health encompasses all dimensions of our being, not just the absence of physical symptoms.
“The main reason for the failure of modern medical science is that it is dealing with results and not causes.”
By addressing emotional root causes, Bach Flower Therapy aims to prevent disease rather than merely treat symptoms.
Learn the 38 remedies he discovered and begin your journey as a healer