Rescue Remedy Five specific remedies from the 38 formulate an emergency composite that he chose to call Rescue Remedy. Its purpose is to treat the pre or post emotional effect that a sufferer may experience through shock, great fear or terror, panic, severe mental stress and tension, a feeling of desperation or a numbed, bemused state of mind. Rescue Remedy can be taken along with any other of the 38 remedies if required. There is also a Rescue Remedy Cream preparation. Treatment of Animals - One can sometimes assess a particular personality, trait or definite temperamental attitude in animals. (lethargy, timidness, aggressiveness, jealousy), and so they, as with humans can be treated accordingly with one or more of the 38 remedies. The Rescue Remedy, although not being considered a pancea for all ills as far as humans are concerned, does act as an excellent all purpose, basic remedy for animals who react very favourably to this remedy irrespective of the state or cause of the suffering. Dose: 4 drops of the Rescue Remedy stock concentrate (plus 2 drops, if needed, from any other chosed remedy) in the animals drink, or onto a sugar lump, or directed straight onto the tongue or gums. A dilution can also be sprinkled over food. Stock Remedies: The stock concentrate issued by the centre will keep indefinitely. They can be taken by people/animals of all ages, there is no danger of overdose or side effects and should the wrong choice be made, no harm will ensure. They will not be influenced by, nor will they affect any form of medicine prescribed by a person. First determine the personality and temperament; fears, worries, emotional upset and the subsequent effect in outlook and attitude. More than one remedy can be taken at the one time, but it should not be difficult to limit your choice to within 6. Dose: take 2 drops from each chosen stock remedy in a cup of water, fruit juice or any beverage and sip fairly frequently. Replensih cup to continue treatment if need be, alternatively, you can put the drops in a bottle of approx. 1 fluid oz. (30ml) capacity and fill up with natural spring water (non gas) and take 4 drops on the tongue directly from the dilution. Take as often as needed, but at least 4 times a day, especially first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Keep bottle in a cool place and it will remain fresh for about 3 weeks, but should a preservative be necessary, include a spoonful of brandy or cider vinegar to the preparation. Rescue Remedy can be included along with others when needed but use 4 drops instead of 2 as indicated for other remedies and also count it as a single stock remedy rather than the 5 from which it is composed. When required for immediate emergency, take 4 drops in water and sip at intervals. With animals, put straight onto tongue. External Applications - For burns, scalds, stings, sprains etc. apply a couple of drops direct from the Rescue Remedy stock bottle immediately to the affected area. There is also in use Rescue Remedy cream (non lanolin - homoeopathically prepared base) for ulcers, lacerations, burns, scalds, sprains, massage and many other needs.   for General Information on Flower Remedies: The Dr, Edward Bach Centre, Mount Vernon, Sotwell, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 OPZ General sales and information: Bach Flower Remedies Ltd., Unit 6, Suffolk Way, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 5HJX.