Handmade according to the original instructions of Dr Edward Bach, using his original methods and the exact plant species he identified.
Beech flower essence is traditionally chosen for people who can be highly critical or easily irritated by the faults and habits of others. You may have strong ideas about how things should be done and find it difficult to appreciate why other people think, behave or approach situations differently. Beech supports greater tolerance and understanding, helping you accept individual differences without losing your ability to recognise faults or make sound judgements.
Indications that Beech may be needed
- Being highly critical of other people or quick to notice their faults
- Becoming easily irritated by other people's habits, mannerisms or behaviour
- Having strong ideas about how things should be done
- Finding it difficult to appreciate viewpoints or ways of living that differ from your own
- Focusing on what is wrong while overlooking positive qualities or possibilities
- Judging people without fully considering their circumstances
- Distancing yourself from others because their behaviour irritates you
- Being overly critical of yourself as well as other people
- Holding criticism inside while trying to appear tolerant or accepting
When Beech may be the right choice
You may find yourself noticing what is wrong or imperfect before recognising what is good. Other people's habits, choices or ways of doing things can become a source of irritation, particularly when they don't meet your own standards or expectations.
These feelings aren't always expressed openly. You may try to appear tolerant while privately feeling frustrated or judgemental, or distance yourself from people whose behaviour bothers you. The same critical eye may also be turned towards yourself, making your own imperfections difficult to accept.
Beech and similar flower essences
Several flower essences from the Bach system can involve strong opinions or high standards but the reason behind the behaviour helps distinguish between them.
Beech and Rock Water
Both can involve high standards and strong ideas about how things should be. With Beech, criticism tends to be directed towards other people and their perceived faults. Rock Water is more associated with imposing strict standards, discipline and expectations on yourself.
Beech and Vervain
Both may become frustrated with other people. Beech tends to focus on faults, habits or behaviour they find difficult to tolerate, while Vervain is more likely to become frustrated when others don't share or accept an idea or principle they feel strongly about.
Beech and Vine
Both can have strong opinions about how things should be done. Beech is more concerned with judging or criticising what they see as faults in others, while Vine is associated with taking charge and expecting other people to follow their direction.
The positive potential of Beech
With greater tolerance and understanding, it becomes easier to recognise that people have different perspectives, strengths and ways of approaching life. Rather than becoming caught up in faults or imperfections, you can see the whole person and appreciate their positive qualities as well.
Good judgement and discernment remain, but without the same need to criticise or condemn. This allows for greater acceptance of both yourself and others while maintaining your own values and standards.
How to Use
This is a stock level essence that can be taken directly or combined with up to 6 other essences in a treatment bottle. If you'd prefer your chosen essences prepared for you, you can order a custom blend here.
When taking from the stock bottle, the recommended dosage is 4 drops at least 4 times a day, especially in the morning and before bedtime. For acute situations, you may take the essence more frequently.
Alternatively, for a more gentle effect you can add 4 drops to a glass of water to sip throughout the day. You can combine up to 7 essences using this method.
Why choose Crystal Herbs English Flower Essences?
Prepared by Crystal Herbs in the UK, these English Flower Essences are handmade according to Dr Bach's original instructions using the traditional sun and boiling methods. Each essence is prepared from the exact plant species identified by Dr Bach, preserving the integrity of his original flower essence system.
Continue exploring
If you'd like to explore the full system or compare Beech with the other remedies, our Complete Guide to the 38 Bach Flower Remedies is a helpful place to start.
BEECH:
I praise the goodness of each person in my life
I accept differences and go beyond small details
I see my own self reflected in the experience of others
I am growing in love
~ Affirmations from Affirm a Flower cards ~