Bach Flower Essence Extraction and Identification of Mimulus Extracts
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
28-4-2009 10:00 AM
End Date
28-4-2009 12:00 PM
Student's Major
Chemistry and Geology
Student's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Mentor's Name
Danae Quirk Dorr
Mentor's Department
Chemistry and Geology
Mentor's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Description
In the 1920's, Dr. Edward Bach discovered a connection between our emotions and health. He noted that negative emotions have a negative effect on our ability to heal and prevent disease. Bach flower essences were originally designed with humans in mind to help them cope with high levels of stress, anxiety, or lack of self-confidence. The purpose was to determine what is present in mimulus flower extract. This may provide direction in determining how it works. Mimulus flower extract is a remedy given to people who are generally nervous, shy, and timid, and prefer to stay away from social gatherings. The molecule responsible for this effect could be a flavonoid, which may also be responsible for the coloration of the flower. Flavonoids are secondary metabolites that are also known to have anti-cancer properties. Currently, there has been no scientific research showing that Bach essences have any biological effects, but there is ongoing research into different flavonoids and their potential cancer fighting effects. Mimulus has been characterized by analyzing the compounds in the essence using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
Bach Flower Essence Extraction and Identification of Mimulus Extracts
CSU Ballroom
In the 1920's, Dr. Edward Bach discovered a connection between our emotions and health. He noted that negative emotions have a negative effect on our ability to heal and prevent disease. Bach flower essences were originally designed with humans in mind to help them cope with high levels of stress, anxiety, or lack of self-confidence. The purpose was to determine what is present in mimulus flower extract. This may provide direction in determining how it works. Mimulus flower extract is a remedy given to people who are generally nervous, shy, and timid, and prefer to stay away from social gatherings. The molecule responsible for this effect could be a flavonoid, which may also be responsible for the coloration of the flower. Flavonoids are secondary metabolites that are also known to have anti-cancer properties. Currently, there has been no scientific research showing that Bach essences have any biological effects, but there is ongoing research into different flavonoids and their potential cancer fighting effects. Mimulus has been characterized by analyzing the compounds in the essence using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
Recommended Citation
Hauck, Zane. "Bach Flower Essence Extraction and Identification of Mimulus Extracts." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 28, 2009.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2009/poster-session-C/33
