Star of Bethlehem Bach Flower Remedy Guide

What is the Star of Bethlehem flower remedy?

Star of Bethlehem is one of 38 Bach flower remedies created by Dr Edward Bach in the 1930s. It is for those who have experienced trauma or shock and provides comfort. It is helpful in the moment of a distressing event and in processing unresolved past trauma. 

In this blog, we'll look at this remedy in detail, including its negative behavioural patterns when it's unblocked and its positive capabilities.

Star of Bethlehem and Rescue Remedy

The Star of Bethlehem Bach flower remedy is included in the combination mix Rescue Remedy created by Dr Bach for emergencies or crises. It is one of the most important flower remedies in the Rescue Remedy mix as it neutralises the shock and trauma from the emergency situation.

Who is Star of Bethlehem for?

The Star of Bethlehem flower remedy helps with shock and trauma. It can help those who feel numb and are trapped in a state of shock, physically, mentally or spiritually. Dr Bach described this flower remedy as "the comforter and soother of pains and sorrows."

In the negative Star of Bethlehem state, the soul has decided to withdraw from reality, not wanting to process or feel complex emotions. This retreat then causes the body to shut down emotionally and any further shocks to the system build up to the point of paralysis. 

If the initial trauma isn't dealt with, over time, the person becomes less and less functioning each time a new issue arises. The person becomes less able to deal with their emotions, leading to mental health and emotional difficulties as a result of unprocessed trauma.

When you're in a blocked state, Star of Bethlehem can manifest itself as: 

• Feeling shocked, numb or sad due to a traumatic event or piece of bad news. 
• Not feeling like yourself anymore after a traumatic event. 
• Not being able to get over an event in your life. 
• An empty feeling. 
• Repeatedly suffering from the same nightmare. 

Star of Bethlehem Bach flower benefits

The Star of Bethlehem remedy has many benefits, including bringing comfort to the individual so they can arise from this state of numbness and engage more with life. This essence can often be a catalyst for resolving other issues as the individual sometimes does not recognise the trauma. Sometimes, it may take several months to resolve if the trauma is well hidden.

Star of Bethlehem can help you: 

• Find comfort in times of sorrow. 
• Learn to deal with a traumatic event and manage the emotions of this experience.
• To come to terms with a traumatic event

If this remedy appeals to you, click the button below to incorporate it into your personalised Bach flower blend. At Mindful Remedies, you can create your own flower essence mix and choose up to seven flower remedies in a treatment bottle.

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Using Star of Bethlehem to help with PTSD

Sometimes, trauma can be long-lasting and manifest itself as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health disorder which occurs after a traumatic event. It can lead to anxiety, flashbacks, mood disturbances, feeling on edge or sleep disturbances, to name a few symptoms. 

Star of Bethlehem is one of the key flower remedies you might want to consider to help bring comfort and help relieve symptoms. I've written a blog post about using flower remedies for PTSD, which you may want to read.