Impatiens – Bach Flowers (Impatiens glandulifera)

Impatiens is one of the 38 emotional flowers or Bach flowers. It is made from the flowers of Himalayan balsam, also called ‘touch-me-not’ (Impatiens glandulifera). Bach placed it in the group ‘Loneliness’.

According to Bach, this is the flower for anyone who is always in a rush and can't bear other people's slower pace. When ripe, its seed pods burst open at the slightest touch and fling the seeds far away: hence its other name, ‘touch-me-not’.

You can choose between two versions, both in a 30 ml amber glass bottle:

• With brandy: the original preparation, with water and alcohol from brandy.
• Alcohol-free: with vegetable glycerine and water, for those who prefer it without alcohol.

The directions on the label are the same for both versions: 4 drops directly into the mouth, one to three times a day, at any time.

On the Bach Flowers page you'll find all 38 flowers, divided into Bach's seven groups.