The capsules have no discernible smell or taste. Compared to over the counter sleep aids containing smelly valerian, such as Sominex Herbal, this was very welcome. I also prefer the bland taste to gummy sleep aids, like ZzzQuil Pure Zzzs, which tend to have too much sugar for my liking. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a little cynical at times, but I try my best to keep an open mind to counteract it. Still, this explanation left me wondering exactly how a Rescue Remedy capsule would ‘teach me to trust in my own wisdom’. Homeopathic product claims are based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated. Homeopathic remedies may not be effective for everyone. Individual results may vary. Rescue Remedy appears to do nothing for me personally. I’ve tried the standard Rescue Remedy and Rescue Night – twice, seven years apart – and had no results that suggest it was worth spending my money on (I bought them and didn’t receive them for free to review).

Rescue Remedy is the most famous of many remedies sold under the brand Bach Flower Remedies. They were developed by Edward Bach, an English homeopath, in the 1930s. Rescue ®, Rescue Remedy ®, Rescue Sleep ®& Bach ® Original Flower Remedies brand products are a homeopathic dilution: see NelsonsDilution.com for details. After the first week, I decided to try normal Rescue Remedy during the day for a week, rather than continuing with the night version. I had a fairly hectic and stressful week, so it seemed a good opportunity to test it. Ultimately, I think it boils down to personal belief and choice. The universe is a mysterious place, so I don’t think there’s any harm in trying Rescue Remedy yourself. And if the placebo effect works for you, with no side effects and minimal expense, then who am I to convince you not to try it. Your opinionOne good point about the Rescue Remedy Night capsules is that I had no noticeable side effects. I often get side effects from antihistamine sleep aids, such as a fuzzy head in the morning, dry mouth, headache or vivid dreams. And that’s it. In the FAQ section, this is the full explanation for how Rescue Remedy works its wonders. How Bach himself worked

The Bach Flower Remedies…gently restore the balance between mind and body by casting out negative emotions such as fear, worry, hatred and indecision which interfere with the equilibrium of the being as a whole. The Bach Flower Remedies allow peace and happiness to return to the sufferer so that the body is free to heal itself.

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They point out that although essence therapy is safe to use, “Essences do not prevent, control, or cure cancer or any other physical condition.” Note that Rescue Remedy contains alcohol, but Rescue Night does not. Rescue Plus is another version that doesn’t contain alcohol. Possible side effects Rescueremedy night essencescomfort you and White Chestnut flower essence helps toswitch off the distractions, allowing for a natural nights sleep, so you awake refreshed. Rescue Remedy Night is a natural remedy for sleepless nights which helps to remove stress and unwanted thoughts that are causing your insomnia. It’s vegan-friendly, alcohol free and suitable for all the family. Rescue remedy night is alsofree from sedatives and wont cause side effects orgrogginess the next morning. The standard Rescue Remedy, which I took after my first week’s test of the Night version, contains the following ingredients:

So I’ll leave you to make your own mind up about Rescue Remedy, but stand by my personal opinion that there are more effective options out there for me. Sadly not. Once again, they didn’t appear to make me feel sleepy, and didn’t help me feel any less stressed – not as far as I could tell anyway. Maybe I’ve just immune to the placebo effect… My conclusionI think in that case it’s partly the relaxing ritual which goes with it. Simply taking time out helps me relax. Could it be that a similar thing happens with Rescue Remedy? I almost wish I were that kind of person, as I could do with a stand-by sleep aid that doesn’t leave me feeling groggy the next day! All placebo-controlled trials failed to demonstrate efficacy. It is concluded that the most reliable clinical trials do not show any differences between flower remedies and placebos. On a final note about evidence, if you’re considering taking Rescue Remedy while undergoing cancer treatment, I highly recommend reading the article about essence therapy at cancerresearch.org.