When should you use Esprit Tranquille for an overwhelmed mind?
Bach Flower Remedies: Calm Mind combines four of the thirty-eight Bach flowers from the system developed by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s: Hornbeam, Clematis, White Chestnut, and Scleranthus. The four flowers are prepared according to Dr. Bach’s method and combined in a single dropper bottle.
This blend from the Bach Expert Blends line is designed for minds overwhelmed by daily life: those days when thoughts come one after another without a break, when you jump from one task to another without being able to settle on any one of them.
In Dr. Bach’s system, each flower corresponds to a specific emotional state. White Chestnut is associated with thoughts that go round and round in your head, Clematis with a mind that drifts off into daydreams, Hornbeam with weariness at the day’s tasks, and Scleranthus with hesitation between two choices. This flower-by-flower interpretation of emotions has been passed down from generation to generation since Dr. Bach’s writings.
The small bottle fits easily into a bag or a desk drawer. Esprit Tranquille is intended for busy periods —such as the start of a new school year, a work deadline, a move, or a family reorganization—rather than for continuous use throughout the year.
Esprit Tranquille does not provide any nutrients. For that, we recommend Alvityl Magnesium Vitamin B6, a supplement containing marine magnesium and vitamin B6: magnesium and vitamin B6 contribute to normal psychological function and help reduce fatigue. The two products do not overlap; one contains flower essences, while the other contains nutrients.
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, this product is not recommended for people with alcoholism, or for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Consult a doctor or pharmacist if you have liver disease, epilepsy, or are taking medication that prohibits alcohol consumption, even in small amounts (such as disulfiram or metronidazole).
- If you take several bottles of Bach flower remedies on the same day, the amounts of alcohol add up.
- This mixture is not a substitute for prescribed treatment: do not stop or change any current treatment without medical advice.
- Consult a doctor if intrusive thoughts, difficulty concentrating, or nervousness persist for more than a few weeks, are accompanied by sleep disturbances or a worsening mood, or interfere with daily life.
- 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 this Bach flower remedy?
Ingredients
Grape alcohol 27% v/v, aqueous dilution of Carpinus betulus, Clematis vitalba, Aesculus hippocastanum, and Scleranthus annus flowers (1:500 dilution).
Nutritional Information for Original Bach Flower Remedies: Calm Spirit
| Ingredients |
Per 16 drops / 0.4 mL RDA* |
| Carpinus betulus |
0.0001 ml |
| Clematis vitalba |
0.0001 ml |
| Aesculus hippocastanum |
0.0001 mL |
| Scleranthus annus |
0.0001 mL |
*Recommended daily dose.
Packaging
20-ml glass dropper bottle, providing approximately 50 days’ supply at the recommended daily dose.
Our expert advice on Esprit Tranquille for an overloaded mind
Before taking it for the first time, the most important factor to consider is duration. Esprit Tranquille is best used during a busy period with a clear end in sight: a project to finish, exams, or the weeks following a major change. When the mind has been racing like this for months, the priority is consistency rather than the choice of a specific flower, and that’s where we begin the consultation at the counter.
The blend should be taken at set times rather than only during moments of stress—for example, upon waking, at noon, in the late afternoon, and at bedtime. It’s consistency that makes the treatment effective, not the extra drops taken on a difficult day. Take stock after three weeks—the standard period for reflection in flower therapy—before deciding whether to continue.
FAQ
Can I combine Esprit Tranquille with other Bach flowers?
In Dr. Bach’s tradition, a blend rarely contains more than six or seven flowers, and Esprit Tranquille already contains four. Adding another bottle often means doubling up on a flower that’s already present. It’s better to create a custom blend with personalized advice than to layer multiple bottles.
What’s the difference between Esprit Tranquille and Rescue?
Rescue is a blend of five flowers formulated by Dr. Bach himself, designed for specific, one-time situations. Esprit Tranquille belongs to the more recent Bach Expert Blends line and is taken regularly over a period of time. The two blends share a single flower: clematis.
Can I take Esprit Tranquille if I avoid alcohol?
The daily dose of Esprit Tranquille contains about 0.1 ml of pure alcohol, or nearly 85 mg—the equivalent of less than one milliliter of wine. Diluting the drops in water does not remove this alcohol. Alcohol-free Bach flower remedies are available in granule or lozenge form for those who must strictly avoid alcohol.