When should you use "Self-Confidence" for self-acceptance?
Bach Original Self-Confidence is part of the Bach Expert Blends, ready-to-use synergies built around a single theme. It combines four of the 38 Original Bach Flowers: Crab Apple, from the wild apple tree; Larch, from the larch tree; Pine, from the Scots pine; and Walnut, from the walnut tree. Their essences are combined in a single bottle, to be taken in drops.
This blend supports self-acceptance. It is intended for moments when you doubt yourself and self-criticism takes over: a remark that keeps running through your mind, a discouraging comparison, or the feeling that you can never do enough. In Dr. Bach’s method, each flower corresponds to a specific nuance of these states: Larch is traditionally associated with doubt about one’s abilities, Pine with a tendency to blame oneself, Crab Apple with a harsh view of oneself, and Walnut with periods of change.
Self-Confidence also supports the desire to feel good in your mind and body, when the image you have of yourself weighs on how you approach the day. It is part of the Original Bach Flower Remedies approach, designed to help restore emotional balance—one emotion at a time—without trying to suppress them.
This blend is ideal for times when your self-image is put to the test: starting a new job, taking an exam or going for an interview, returning to work after a long absence, or experiencing a changing perspective on your own body. This approach, passed down from generation to generation since the 1930s, fits seamlessly into daily life without changing your habits.
Confiance en Soi does not provide any nutrients. For that, we recommend Alvityl Magnesium Vitamin B6, whose magnesium and vitamin B6 contribute to normal psychological functions and the normal functioning of the nervous system: the flower remedies support emotional well-being, the nutrients support nervous system function, and the two products do not overlap.
How should you take this Bach flower remedy blend in drops?
Directions for Use
4 drops on the tongue or in a glass of water. Repeat 4 times a day (16 drops/0.4 ml).
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Precautions
- Not for use by children under 12 years of age.
- Due to the presence of alcohol (27% v/v), this product is not recommended for people with alcoholism, or for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Not recommended if you are undergoing treatment incompatible with alcohol, even in small amounts, such as disulfiram: consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- Contains walnuts (Juglans regia): Do not consume if you have a walnut allergy.
- If you are currently undergoing treatment—particularly for mood disorders, anxiety, or sleep disorders—consult your doctor or pharmacist. This supplement is not a substitute for prescribed treatment, which should not be discontinued or modified without medical advice.
- A growing lack of confidence, persistent sadness, a loss of interest in usual activities, or long-term sleep disturbances are reasons to consult a doctor. If you have suicidal thoughts, seek medical attention immediately.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
- A dietary supplement should not replace a balanced, varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.
- Do not use if the safety seal is damaged or missing.
- Store in a cool, dry place (< 25 °C). Keep out of reach of young children.
What are the ingredients in these drops for emotional balance?
Ingredients
Grape alcohol 27% v/v, aqueous dilution of Malus sylvestris, Pinus sylvestris, Larix decidua, and Juglans regia flowers (1:500 dilution).
For allergens, see ingredients in bold.
Nutritional Information for Original Bach Flower Remedies: Self-Confidence
| Ingredients |
Per 16 drops / 0.4 mL* |
| Malus sylvestris |
0.0001 ml |
| Pinus sylvestris |
0.0001 ml |
| Larix decidua |
0.0001 mL |
| Juglans regia |
0.0001 mL |
*Recommended daily dose.
Packaging
20-ml dropper bottle, providing approximately 50 days’ supply at 16 drops per day.
Our Expert Advice on Self-Confidence During Times of Doubt
Before taking it for the first time, you need to decide on the duration of use. Self-doubt linked to a specific circumstance is what this blend is designed to address. A lingering sense of unease falls outside this scope: this is the precaution listed first—even before the one regarding alcohol.
When it comes to taking the remedy, consistency matters more than quantity. The four doses are easiest to incorporate into a fixed routine: upon waking, at breakfast, in the late afternoon, and at bedtime. At the counter, we also suggest jotting down—at the start of the bottle—the situations where doubt holds you back, then rereading this list a few weeks later: the change is often clearer there than in the impression of the moment.
FAQ
Can I combine Self-Confidence with other Bach flower remedies?
Yes. Dr. Bach’s method recommends not taking more than six or seven flower remedies at a time. Self-Confidence already contains four; there’s room for one or two single-flower remedies, chosen to address an emotion not covered by the blend. Each additional bottle contributes its own amount of alcohol.
How long can I take “Self-Confidence”?
There is no set duration for “Self-Confidence.” In Bach flower remedy practice, a blend is typically taken for at least three weeks before assessing its effects; it is then continued, adjusted, or discontinued based on how you feel. If you miss a dose, simply take it at the next scheduled time without doubling the number of drops.
How much alcohol is in a dose of Confiance en Soi?
A dose of 4 drops contains 0.1 ml of a 27% alcohol solution, or approximately 21 mg of alcohol; the 16 drops taken throughout the day provide about 85 mg. Diluting the drops in a glass of water changes the taste but does not remove the alcohol.
What is the difference between “Confidence” and a personalized Bach flower blend?
Self-Confidence is a ready-to-use blend: four flowers selected in advance around a single theme. A personalized blend is created from the full range of flowers in the method, following a discussion about what the person is going through, and may include flowers not listed here. The former is suitable when the theme is a good fit; the latter, when multiple emotions are intertwined.