Bach Flower Remedies
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Bach flower remedies are remedies developed by English homeopath and physician Edward Bach in 1930s, that target mainly emotional and spiritual problems. They are used all over the world by people seeking relief from today's stressful life and that want to rebalance their energy and emotional state. Original Bach Flower Remedies consist of 38 flower essences that target very specific emotional and spiritual states, ranging from, anxiety, fear, depression to inability to learn from own mistakes. The prescription and use of Bach Flower Remedies is very easy and intuitive process. Indications for every remedy create an unmistakable picture of emotional state that can be usually summarized in couple of words. Based on this remedy picture, it is very easy to decide, which remedy is useful for a specific situation.
Holistic approach The Bach Flower Remedy System is based on the holistic approach to the patient. Unlike modern medicine, it acknowledges the importance of treating the patient as a whole, rather than focusing on a condition of an organ or a tissue. Every patient is considered to be an unique human being with rich mental, emotional and spiritual life that simply cannot be reduced to an organ or a tissue. When a modern physician sees a patient with kidney problems, he tries to treat the kidney and not the patient. Patient as a person is not considered to be important. The holistic approach to the patient casts a different light on the disease and the role of the patient and the physician. The disease is not taken out of context of being only a fraction of the whole picture. The focus is still on the patient as an unique and complex being that is not reduced to his physical body, but experiences emotional, mental and spiritual realities. These experiences cannot be considered insignificant and unrelated to the condition of the patient. The disease of a physical body is not seen as a origin of the problem, but as a consequence. When a patient suffers for a long time emotionally, the whole emotional trauma is not contained in the realm of emotions only. He starts to change. At first we can observe that he is unhappy and that he does not find joy in his life. The way how he experiences the reality is filtered through the his suffering. Nothing brings joy anymore and his whole emotional world gets after a while centered around the suffering. This can after a while bring a change in mental sphere. He may become pessimistic and he assumes a new range of belief systems. This will condition the way how he sees solutions to problems and how he relates to people and to the world. The initial emotional problem has entered the mental sphere, and it changes patients thinking and rationalizing. After a while the patient assumes a different appearance. He seems troubled, his shoulders are stooped, his face seems different. He might look pale and worried and he his sleep might be disturbed. He does not eat or drink, because he might get lethargic and apathetic. The suffering has changed his habits and the way how he relates to his physical body. After a longer time of disturbed sleeping, changes in diet and constant suffering, he starts changing on the physical level. The signs of his problem are obvious, because they have entered the realm of physicality. It is imaginable, that his physical immune system will get weaker and the first signs of disease on the physical level will emerge. From this example, that is indeed very real and can be seen in every day life, we can conclude, that the emotional, mental and physical worlds are interconnected. When a problem occurs on an emotional level, if unsolved will eventually transcend to the mental and finally to the physical level. Now, let's say that we would recognize the problem and that we could treat it in the phase when it was still in the realm of emotional suffering. We could solve the problem in the beginning and none of the mental and physical consequences would manifest. But it also means, that when a patient has already manifested a physical disease, it is our duty to find the real cause of his condition. If the patient is sleepless and cannot concentrate, we have to keep looking for a cause of his sleeplessness. The sleeplessness is seen as a consequence and not as a cause of the problem. Page … 1
Bach Flower Remedies Therapy The therapeutic system by using Bach Flower Remedies is designed to tackle the original emotional and spiritual problems before they manifest into a physical disease. This does not mean, that Bach Flower Remedies can only be used to treat emotional and spiritual problems. It means, that instead of focusing on the physical disease, they try to solve the original problem of the disease and to bring a change and opening on spiritual, emotional and mental level. The system of Bach Flower Remedies consists originally of 38 flower essences developed and used by Dr. Edward Bach. Each flower essence is unique and is used to treat a different problem. Dr. Edward Bach has put a lot of effort into making the remedy pictures as clear and as understandable as possible, to make this system useful for practitioners and patients alike. Truly, the system of Bach Flower Remedies makes it easy for patients to help themselves by analyzing their problem and by finding the matching flower essence.
Prescribing Remedies The process of prescribing remedies is based on an idea of holistic approach to the patient. The practitioner tries to understand the problem behind patient's current situation. The whole process is done by means of an interview. The practitioner asks questions about the patient, about how he feels, how his life looks like, how he relates to the people and tries to determine the cause of the problem. The process of asking the right questions is highly intuitive and depends on the individuality of the practitioner and also on the individual patient. Some patients require a different approach than others and the whole process depends on the intuitive know how of the practitioner. He must feel what the patients tries to tell him, how he feels and what is really hiding behind his words. A perfect example for this need to intuitively feel the patient can be seen in the remedy Agrimony. Agrimony patients try to hide their problems behind a mask of happiness and the practitioner must be able to feel the suffering behind this mask and not to be swayed aside by the appearance. What usually helps is asking for a reason, why the patient has come to see the practitioner and from there to try to discern the real problem hidden behind the appearance. The usual areas that you might want to approach are the problems in personal life, career, interpersonal relationships, to find out what is missing in patients life and what are his needs that are not met. Agrimony - emotional torture behind a cheerful mask Aspen - fear of the unknown Beech - intolerance Centaury - inability to say 'no' Cerato - lack of trust in one's own decisions Cherry Plum - fear of losing control Chestnut Bud - failure to learn from own mistakes Chicory - selfish, possessive love Clematis - dreaming of the future without being present right now Crab Apple - cleansing remedy Elm - overwhelmed by responsibility Gentian - discouragement after a setback
Gentian - discouragement after a setback Gorse - despair and hopelessness Heather - self-concern, self-centeredness Holly - jealousy, hatred, envy Honeysuckle - living in the past memories Hornbeam - tiredness at the thought of doing something Impatiens - impatience Larch - lack of confidence Mimulus - fear of specific things Mustard - deep gloom without a reason Oak - hard-worker who keeps going past the point of exhaustion Olive - exhaustion after mental or physical effort Page … 2
Pine - feelings of guilt Red Chestnut - over-concerned for the welfare of loved ones Rescue Remedy - sudden state of shock or grief Rock Rose - intense terror and fright Rock Water - rigidity, self-denial and self-repression Scleranthus - inability to choose Star of Bethlehem - state of shock Sweet Chestnut - extreme mental anguish, everything has been tried and there is nothing left
Vervain - over-enthusiasm Vine - inflexibility and dominance Walnut - protection from changes and influences Water Violet – pride White Chestnut - unwanted thoughts and mental arguments Wild Oat - uncertainty over the life direction Wild Rose - apathy, resignation Willow - resentment and self-pity
Taking Remedies The Bach Flower Remedies are made from a tincture of flower essences that is usually diluted in a high quality brandy, to preserve them. Since the alcohol content of the remedy is quite high and the taste of the alcohol might be unpleasant to some, the usual method of taking remedies consists of diluting the remedy in a glass of water and drinking it couple of times per day.
Your Questions How fast do the remedies work? It is purely individual, for some the effect can be instantenious, for some more time is needed. Remember, every person is unique and also his emotional and spiritual problems are unique and it cannot be predicted, how fast does the remedy work in a person. Can the remedies be taken when pregnant? Although the amounts of alcohol taken with a remedy are very small and it should not affect the pregnancy, the best thing to do is to talk about it to your doctor or a midwife. Do the diluted remedies work slower? No, there is no difference is swiftness of action between diluted and concentrated remedies. The concentrated remedies are just as strong and effective as remedies diluted in water. The alcohol found in concentrated remedies can because of stronger taste give an impression of stronger effect, but it remains, that the efectiveness is the same. Is it true that remedies can be mixed together? For more comples cases, it is possible to mix couple of remedies and to take the mixture rather than taking one remedy at a time. However, no more than 7 remedies should be mixed at once. If you feel that you need more remedies than 7 at once, try to carefully think about your problems and pinpoint the top 6 remedies that seem to be the most predominant in your case. Why is there alcohol in Bach Flower Remedies? Alcohol is added to preserve the remedy. The remedy is prepared from flowers soaked in water and it can contain microbial contamination. After adding high quality alcohol, such as brandy, the possible microbial contamination is neutralized. The strength of the remedy is not determined by the amount of alcohol it contains and the diluted remedy has the same effect as the remedy taken straight from the bottle. How do you take them? The usual way is to dilute a couple of drops of the remedy in a bottle of water and to sip from it as often as you feel like, but at least four times per day for longer term problems. It is also possible to take the remedy without diluting it directly, but the strong taste of brandy can be unpleasant for some. When should I stop taking the remedy? You should stop taking the remedy after the problem has disappeared. There is no need to take the remedies out of fear that the problem might come back or to take them prophylactically. Page … 3
Positive outcome - self-assurance, confidence and perseverance Negative state - lack of confidence, low self-esteem Characteristic expressions
Remedy
Negative aspects of personality
Behavioural symptoms
Scleranthus
Indecisive, uncertain, hesitant, procrastinates, changeable, erratic. Unstable, restless. Inability to decide between two options.Bares difficulties alone. Lacks concentration. Scattered energy. Not able to cope with pressure or extremes of mood (joy, sadness, laughing, crying). Lack of balance and poise.
Quite. Erratic conversations. Postural imbalances. Poor balance. Travel sickness. Changeable symptoms, unsteady gait, ambidextrous. For loss of limb or organ. General nausea, vertigo, dizziness, concussion. Chemical/hormonal imbalances. Manic depression. Use after shock therapy.
'"I don't know..." "I can't decide between the two..." "It makes me dizzy thinking about it."
Poised, balanced, quick to take action. Confident, selfassured. Calmness and determination. Clear-headed. Self-reliant in decision making, knowing the choice will be the right one.
Wild Oat
Uncertainty and indecision as to which path or career to follow as there are too many options. Spread self in too many directions, feel dissatisfied and frustrated because of unchannelled talent. Start something and not finish it. Fear of commitment. Can put things together for others but not for self. Despondent, bored, drifter. Often very clever with good learning ability.
Restless, random movements, illnesses with constantly shifting pains.
'A jack of all trades and master of none'. Good managers and coordinators, often working in 'alternative lifestyle' positions.
Decisive of direction in life, definite ideas and ambitions and prevent anything interfering with that decision. confident, happy, useful.
Gentian
Doubt, pessimism, easily discouraged. Glum face - looks gloomy and sad. Large Negative attitude. Uncertainty and lack of stature. Folded arms or clasped hands. faith causes depression. Sceptical. Shoulders raised and rounded. Depression caused by temporary setback in progress. Almost enjoy being melancholy. Afraid of rejection. Uncertainty in giving to others in relationships.
""I've let the side down" "I give up" For children who greet with open arms and are rejected.
Self-realisation. Gives confidence and conviction, perseverance and optimism. Remedy gives 'heart', the realisation that as long as you do your best, there is no failure. No obstacle is too great to be overcome.
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Positive Outcome
Positive outcome - self-assurance, confidence and perseverance Negative state - lack of confidence, low self-esteem Cerato
Lacks confidence, so repeatedly seeks advice of others. Doubts own ability and easily led by others. Misguided, gullible, foolish, indecisive. Vacillating, distrusts self to be intuitive and original, imitates others. Need for self-reinforcement, lacks sense of identity. Unstable changeable, uncertain, unreliable.
Changeable physical symptoms. Non-specific illnesses. Insomnia. Constantly moving around. Raises voice at end of sentence.
"What do you think?" Uses cliches. Talkative, asks a lot of questions, drains others.
Trust in self to act regardless of the advice of others. Ability to choose action, to be decisive and intuitive. Confidence, quite assurance in self.
Larch
Feels inferior. Anticipation and fear of failure, so does not try. Admires others. Feels doubt and despondent about self. Can disguise by appearing overconfident. Evade responsibilities by indulging in feelings of inadequacy. Hesitant, cowardice. Dislikes being alone likes company of a stronger person. No clear ego image, can't handle change easily.
Thumb sucking. Feet turned in. Children holding tightly to mother's hand. Sits with hunched shoulders and arms folded. Needs physical support. Agoraphobia. Impotence.
"What's the point of trying?" "I know I won't be able to do it, so why try." "I can't..." The class bully type (a cover up).
Steadfastness. Willing to try and not be discouraged by the results.Determined, confident, persevering. Ability to take risks, have new adventures, feel enthusiasm about life. Know that if they fail, it wasn't because they didn't try.
Centaury
Over anxious to please. Weak-willed. Easily exploited. Docile, timid, quite, conventional, submissive. Lacks individuality, follows others advice. Easily dominated. Good natured. Taken for granted. Serves willingly. Look for strong personalities in others, rather then in themselves.
Easily tired. Lacks vitality. Often pale and languid. Dark rings under eyes. Shoulder and back problems. May manifest illnesses to avoid having to say "no".
A 'yes man', always in agreement. 'Doormats' Looks like a victim, head bowed, eyes cast down.
Personal strength. Still quite and gentle, but maintains individuality, knowing when to give and when to say no. Confident, quite determination. Not hindered or exploited by others. Serves others quietly and wisely.
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Positive outcome - self-assurance, confidence and perseverance Negative state - lack of confidence, low self-esteem Pine Guilt, self-reproach. Blames self, feels unworthy. Condemns, critical and constantly apologising. Over-conscientious - set high standards for themselves. Undermined by negative self concept. Feel undeserving of love. Despondent. Unsure of taking responsibility. Take blame for mistakes of others. Apologise for own existence. Need tremendous verbal reassurance.
Elm Temporary feelings of inadequacy, of being overwhelmed by responsibility. Despondency from constant attempts to reach perfection. Capable, efficient and intuitive, become indispensable in work, but tire temporarily from being overburdened. Occasional feelings of not being able to cope or continue. Dedicated and generally happy to take responsibility.
Oak
Incessant effort, plodding on, struggling and persevering against all odds. Not giving in, but despondency and despair through lack of progress. Reliable, dependable and dutiful. Overwork - others lay their burdens and responsibilities on them. Discontented if anything interferes with their duty. Brave without loss of hope. Shattered when their strength suddenly goes. Uncomplaining.
Headaches Tiredness Cringing Eyes downcast Hand covering mouth Suicidal
"I'm sorry!" "No, it's my fault!" "I'm stupid, aren't I" "If only I'd..." "I feel worthless" "I could have done better"
Realisation of self-worth. Perseverance, selfassurance. Ability to take responsibility and help others if called upon to do so. Genuine humility. Do not dwell on past mistakes.
Strong and fast. Broad back and upright posture. Solemn, serious, looks confident. May suffer chronic stress and extreme exhaustion. Folic acid and anaemia.
For those in positions of importance who have others dependent on their decisions. eg. heads of schools, parliamentarians, health practitioners.
Confident, self-assured, capable. Able to take on great responsibility, knowing help will always be there when needed. Direct their greatest capabilities towards helping others.
Strong. Rigid in body. Head held high, chest raised. Tight lips. Heart problems, nervous breakdowns, collapse.
"I must be strong" "I won't give in" "I must keep going at all costs"
Courage, able to fight against the odds without loosing hope or despairing. Persevering, reliable and strong. Stable.
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Positive outcome - attentiveness, involvement in life Negative state - to be inattentive, pre-occupied, obsessive Characteristic expressions
Remedy
Negative aspects of personality
Behavioural symptoms
Honeysuckle
Lives in the past and holds on to it. Homesickness, nostalgia, full of regrets, of lost ambitions or friendships, past loves. Glorifying the past. Dreamy. Lack of observance and interest in the present. Escapes into a romanticised view of the past. Absorbed with memories.
Bedwetting. Retarded children. "When I was young..." Over-dependant children. Low "If only I'd..." vitality, static. Senility. The good/bad old days.
Move forward. Break bonds with the past. Ability to move on (progress) and to retain the wisdom of past experiences while letting go of that experience itself.
Careless, clumsy. Accident prone. Slow learners. Retarded children. Recurring illnesses.
"I seem to make the same mistakes time and time again." It can't be happening to me and I don't believe it if it is.:
Learn life's lessons. Ability to watch and learn to be readily observant of what goes on around you. To be attentive of the present. Learn from every experience, see yourself as others do.
Lose energy quickly. Hunched back - rigid heaviness on shoulders. Inherited illnesses. Problems with teething, puberty, menopause.
"I wish he/she would let me be." "I want to let go and move on, but it is so hard to give up old ties."
Breaks old links. Can follow own beliefs with perseverance and determinations, free from the influences of others and unaffected by adverse environmental conditions.
Chestnut Bud Repeats the same mistakes again and again. Slow to learn life's lessons. Lack of the observation of life. Failure to improve on previous experiences. Careless, often impatient. Desire to rush into the next situation. Inattentive.
Walnut
Oversensitive to strong outside influences. For any major physical of emotional changes in life (teething, puberty, changing jobs or houses). Protection against psychic or cosmic influences feels insecure. For deep-seated negative patterns or habits, or for breaking family ties.
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Positive Outcome
Positive outcome - attentiveness, involvement in life Negative state - to be inattentive, pre-occupied, obsessive White Chestnut
Mental confusion. Tortured by persistent and unwanted thoughts where the mind cannot rest. Worries, mental arguments, thoughts go round and round in head, unresolved - causes, inattention, confusion, fatigue, lack of concentration, preoccupation, unproductive thinking. Mentally overstimulated. May result in depression.
Insomnia - thinking interferes with sleep. Headaches - sensation of fullness in the head. Inability to 'switch off' after studying.. Constant movement - pacing, tossing and turning, Tense, jittery, frowning.
"Thoughts go round and round in my head." "I'm always having mental arguments and conversations with myself."
Clarity of thought. Can be attentive to daily activities. Peace and calmness mentally. Undisturbed by outside influences - can control own thoughts and use them constructively. At peace with oneself.
Crab Apple
Sense of contamination. The 'cleanser' for those who feel mentally or physically unclean. Self-dislike, self-disgust. Despondency, depressed by self. Obsessed with detail, with own appearance. Trivial thoughts, fussy, finicky. Overly houseproud. Minor problems become out of all proportions. Pre-occupation with trivia, self, cleanliness. For internal or external cleansing.
Washing frequently. Constantly tidying up. Dislike touch. Dislike breast feeding. Skin conditions, pimples, thrush, herpes. Also dandruff, sty's, blood poisoning, septic wounds.
"Yuk!" "I look awful!" For one who has a 'bee in his bonnet'.
Regain perspective. Ability to control own thoughts and develop an objective view of life. Broad-mindedness. Restores the sense of proportion. Able to get on with enjoying life unhindered and follow one's true pathway.
Clematis
Daydreaming, indifferent, vague, inattentive, pre-occupied, absent-minded. Avoids unpleasantness by escaping into fantasy. Lack of vitality. Prefers to be alone. Impractical, idealistic, dreaming of a better future but no motivation in the present. Withdraws into a world of illusion and unreality. Imaginative. Lack of aggression, absence of fear. For unconsciousness.
Drowsy. Heavy sleeping. Fainting. Unconsciousness. Coma. Pallid complexion. Numbness, poor circulation. Cannot concentrate. Sensitive to noise. Vacant, far away look. Poor memory. For bad drug 'trips' and those involved with drugs.
For those not 'with it', who need bringing 'down to earth'. For those who make suicide pacts. For bright and imaginative children who can't or won't concentrate.
Attentive, very interested in life, in the present. Involved, full of zest, artistic, sensitive to inspiration. Can control and master own thoughts and use these with great capability because he can now see a purpose to life. Realisation of true potential.
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Positive outcome - attentiveness, involvement in life Negative state - to be inattentive, pre-occupied, obsessive Wild Rose
Apathy, resignation, gloom, lack of ambition, of vitality, interest and effort. Weary, flat, lack of emotional energy, vitality, effort. Cannot be bothered. Drains others of energy. Loss of will to fight back - don't try. Unhappy, resist change, doesn't want to make any effort to improve. Willingly give up struggle. Inner collapse.
Weakness, weariness, dull. Pale and passive. Accepting smile on face. Monotonous voice. Slumped shoulders. Early senility - chronic invalid pattern.
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"It's inevitable" "Well, it's bound to happen" "Well, that's life" "What's the point it will never be any different" "I can't be bothered"
Involvement, vitality and a lively interest in life, both in one's own circumstances and those of others. Enjoyment of friends. Happy, involved and enjoys making an effort.
Positive outcome - faith, optimism, joy, strength Negative state - deep depression, despair, fatigue Characteristic expressions
Remedy
Negative aspects of personality
Behavioural symptoms
Mustard
Black depression from an unknown cause which comes and goes for no apparent reason. Gloom, hopelessness, misery, melancholy, deep introversion, despair, utter sadness, loss of interest, guilt. A 'blanket' of severe depression. Pessimism while the depression lasts.
Feelings of suffocation. Sighing, palpitations. Endogenous or post partum or pre-menstrual depression. Manic depression. Hormonal imbalance. Headaches. Slow laboured movements.
"It feels like a black cloud has descended over me." "There seems to be no cause for this depression, and nothing helps to cheer me up."
Joy and peace. An unshakeable inner serenity. Stability and optimism which enables a person to readily overcome any depression.
Gorse
Utter hopelessness. Great despair. Belief that no change is possible, resigned. Loss of will to improve the situation. Lack of ambition, of interest. Give up and wait for outside help. Soul depression. May try to please others but thinks it futile. Feels an inherited condition means suffering all of life.
Incurable, terminal or genetic illnesses. Dark around eyes. Sallow complexion. Hopeless expression. Just sits, head in hands.
"What's the point?" "What's the use?" "I know it will do no good so there's no point in trying." Often beyond tears or expressing grief.
Hope after a long series of failures or setbacks. Faith and certainty in overcoming difficulties. Gives fight, strength and hope. Lifts the soul.
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Positive Outcome
Positive outcome - faith, optimism, joy, strength Negative state - deep depression, despair, fatigue Sweet Chestnut
Extreme anguish and despair. Mental torment, desolation, intense hopelessness. Inner suffering, reaching the limits of endurance. A sense of loss, of emptiness. A void, feels absolutely alone. No hope, no peace. A confrontation with self. Generally keep great distress to him or herself. The soul is suffering deeply, after loss or great sadness.
A trance-like state. Sitting still with 'switched off' eyes. Deep-set eyes, dark around eyes. Exhaustion. Comas, epilepsy. Deafness, autism, hearing difficulties. Bad drug trips. Prolonged use of heavy drugs.
"I feel utterly empty" "There's nothing left for me" "I have no hope" "I am so alone"
Faith in spite of unbearable anguish, to ask for help. Strength, resourcefulness. From experience of anguish you find the understanding and desire to help others in distress.
Hornbeam
Weariness, a temporary state of tiredness. Mental or physical fatigue. Doubts own strength to cope. 'Monday morning' feeling. A 'morning after' remedy. General lassitude. Wakes feeling tired. Everyday tasks are tiring, although this may pass when he or she becomes interested in an activity.
Yawning, sighing, sleepy, bored. Desire to lie in bed in the morning. Acute fever with temporary exhaustion. For convalescents who feel unable to return to work although fit to do so.
"I'm so tired" "I've no energy" "I'm too tired to think properly"
Energy, certainty and strength. Fortifies mentally and physically. Encourages effort. Use if a big workload is coming up. Belief in own ability and strength even if the task may appear formidable.
Olive
Exhaustion after long-term stress and suffering. Total fatigue - mind and body drained of strength. Mental fatigue, weakness, lack of interest. Unhappiness. No pleasure in life. Too tired to eat, to sleep. Vitality completely sapped. For those who have no time for relaxation.
Need a lot of sleep. Crying, sitting, sighing. In a lot of pain - anguish shows on face. Facial and shoulder tension. Cry and collapse after a major effort. Exhaustion after fasting. Over-react to pain. Convalescence and long-term or terminal illnesses.
"I feel utterly exhausted" "I'm so exhausted I can't carry on another minute."
Strengthening with peace of mind, calmness. Pours oil on troubled waters. Become interested in life. Vital and strong. Trust life and give strength to sustain and help overcome difficulties.
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Positive outcome - tolerance, understanding, love, sympathy Negative state - to be inflexible, impatient, intolerant, self-centred Behavioural symptoms
Characteristic expressions
Self-denial, self repression. Rigid, tight, righteous. Like to set an example. Self martyrdom. Strict aesthetic way of life. Inflexible, fanatical - ruled by theories and values. attempt to be perfect. Don't interfere with others. Spritual pride. Strong defence mechanisms.
Rock-like formations in body. Tight muscles and joints. Rarely smiles. Clench teeth. Square jaw. Knee problems. Food fetishes.
Those referred to as "upright citizens", "a good example to all".
Flexibility, Tolerance. Idealists, but will listen with open minds and if necessary change their earlier beliefs. Ability to enjoy life in a relaxed way. Experience joy and peace in their lives, and this inspires others.
Water Violet
Proud, upright, reserved, aloof. Enjoy being alone - need lots of personal space and solitude. Feel superior. Disdainful, condescending. Quite, averse to company, independent. Polite, controlled, self-contained. Suffer in silence. Dislike interference by others.
Stiffness and tension, slow, deliberate and confident movements. Austere, aesthetic features. Large noses.
"I don't want to be involved." Those "like a castle with moat around". The hermit type. Generally silent and uncommunicative.
Great gentleness, peaceful, show dignity and grace. Sympathy and understanding. Wise counsellors, showing great empathy when serving others. Very capable, practical, intuitive and observant.
Vervain
Over-enthusiasm causing strain and tension. Forceful, dogmatic, overbearing. Fixed ideas and principles. Live on nervous energy. Overload selves with work. Incensed by injustices. Desire to convert others to their point of view. Argumentative, fanatical, must complete things. Impatient, highly strung. Strangle creativity of others.
Tense, fidgety. Can't relax. Headaches, eyestrain. Thin build, quick in speech and movement. Physical exhaustion through over-effort. Dislike being touched. Over acidity.
"My mind is often a few steps ahead of my body". "Now listen" "I know I am right" Self-appointed leaders, reformers. Perfectionists.
Calmness, wisdom and tolerance. Realisation that others have a right to their own opinions - can listen to others and be open-minded. Flexible. In control of self. Serenity of mind.
Remedy
Negative aspects of personality
Rock Water
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Positive Outcome
Positive outcome - tolerance, understanding, love, sympathy Negative state - to be inflexible, impatient, intolerant, self-centred Impatiens
Impatient, independent, hastly and quick both mantally and physically. Irritable, dislikes interference, impetuous. Intelligent and intuituve yet intolerant and frustrated with those slower then they. Demanding, bored without direction. Short outbursts of temper.
Muscular tention. Quick movements. Sudden pains, cramps. Indigestion. Gulp food. Ulcers. Nail biting. Hyperactive children who become bored. Body may lean forward. Tap feet.
"Hurry up" "I'm bored" "I feel so tense" Those who finish another's sentences - poor listeners.
Understanding and tolerance of others. Sympathy and gentleness. Calm, capable, decisive, clever, intuitive.
Beech
Intolerant, critical, arrogant, judgemental, dissatisfied, irritable, fault-finding. Easily annoyed by another's habits. Lack humility. See only the negative aspects. Short-tempered. Compulsion to find minor faults. Want accuracy of small details, demand order and discipline.
Jaws, arms and hands clenched and tense. Sarcastic voice. Upper chest problems. Alcoholism.
"I can't bear/stand the way he does so and so" "I demand precision"
Tolerance, true understanding and recognition of another's plight. Humility. Ability to forgive. See good and beauty in everything around them.
Vine
Dominating, inflexible, demanding, tyrranical. Set impossible tasks. Very competitive and ambitious. Authoritarian leaders, capable and sure of their own ability. Confident. Demand others do it their way, demand unquestioning obedience. Bossy. Greedy for power, have to win. Cannot tolerate weakness. Cruel streak play on weaknesses of others.
Large stature, heavy chest. Strong arms folded. Determined look. Back and shoulder problems. Stiffness and tention of body. High blood pressure, hardening of arteries.
"Do it because I say so" "I expect you to do so and so" For those who "lay down the law"
Sympathy, a wise and sympathetic leader/teacher who lovingly guides others and inspires others with his strength and certainty. Cool and collected in an emergency.
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Positive outcome - tolerance, understanding, love, sympathy Negative state - to be inflexible, impatient, intolerant, self-centred Chicory
Possessive, self-centres. Self love, egocentric. Craves attention. Direct others lives. Criticises and corrects others. Uses emotional blackmail. The fretful child who wants to be carried, always wants others near. Bossy, demanding attention. Easily hurt, feel rejected. Behaviour may stem from guilt feelings from religion or childhood.
Whining, self-righteous voice. Pained look on face. Migraines, backache. Toxic congestoin of system.
"I want ..." "Nobody loves me" "After all I've done for you" "You owe me ..." May create illnesses to get own way. Clingy children. The mothering type.
Generosity. To give to others without expecting anything in return. To care selflessly for others. Loving, understanding others have their own lives to lead with interference.
Holly
Lack of love for others. Jealousy, hate, envy, distrust, suspicion. For any strongly negative state opposed to love. Fault-finding, angry, argumentative, violent temperament, wanting revenge. Aggressive, intolerant, irritable. Over sensitive to insults, real or imagined.
Hard, set face. Darting eyes, flared nostrils. Teeth bared. Active people always on the go. Stamping feet, sideways stance. Aggressive movements.
"I hate ..." "I dare you to ..."
Loving, happy, tolerant and giving, not expecting anything in return. Happy for others. Gain understanding of what the real problem is behind the anger.
Heather
Conceit - overconcern with self. Rapid and incessant talkers, always conversing about themselves and giving irrelevant and boring detail. Dislike being alone. Greedy for attention. Selfish, self-centred, full of self pity. Lack of interest for others - sap others energy.
Stand close and make strong eye contact. Talk quickly hard for listener to get a work in. Weep easily.
Those who "make mountains out of mole hills" Hypochrondriacs. Talk continually about themselves.
Selfless - willing to help others, put own worries aside to give full attention to another's problems. Sympathetic, understanding.
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Positive outcome - tolerance, understanding, love, sympathy Negative state - to be inflexible, impatient, intolerant, self-centred Willow
Resentment. Bitterness, self-pitying. Feel victims of fate. Focus on negative side. Complaining. Unresolved suffering, leading to bitterness. Despondent, irritable, sulky, petulant. Smouldering anger, difficult to resolve. Loss of interest in life. Blame others - refuse to accept own responsibility. Self-centred, self-justifying.
Frowning, tense, chin thrust toward. Eyes narrowing. Grinding teeth at night. Migraines, eye problems. Backache, gallbladder problems. Difficult patients, reluctant to admit improvement.
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"It's not fair!" "It's not my fault!" "Why me, why is this happening to me?" Wet blankets.
Optimism. Understanding and recognition of own responsibilities. Cease blaming others - take responsibility for own fate. Selfless with renewed faith in life.
Positive outcome - calmness, courage Negative state - anxiety, fear, shock Remedy
Negative aspects of personality
Behavioural symptoms
Characteristic expressions
Agrimony
Anxiety and mental torment hidden behind a cheerful face. Superficially carefree, concealing deep mental torture. Jovial, maked light of own troubles. Uncomplaining. Seeks stimulation to escape problems. Restless. Worries about future.
Insomnia, restlessness, muscular tension. May resort to alcohol or drugs. Eat to satisfy emotions. Find it hard to touch others or to be touched.
Whistling, humming "I'll be right!" The "life of the party" with a stockpile of jokes.
Red Chestnut Over-concern for others, worry, anxiety,
Mimulus
Positive Outcome Calmness and clarity, can see own problems in a lighter vein and can genuinely laugh at the insignificance of these worries. True optimist and peacemaker. Inner peace and free from turmoil.
Feeling another's pain or anguish, overprotective. Anticipated the worst. Projects as in the so-called 'pregnant anxiety, negative imagination. Self sacrifice - take farther' or 'everybody's mum'. on the problems of others.
"Take care ..." Encouragement. Ability to "Be careful.." remain calm, courageous and "Are you sure you've helpful in an emergency. done so and so ..." "But what if such and such should happen ..."
Fears from a known origin, specific fears - fear of the outside world, e.g. of height, of death, of spiders etc., phobias. Shyness, timidity, introversion, strong feeling of insecurity.
Frozen on the spot. Overcome with stagefright.
Stammering, stuttering, toungtied, blushing, thumb sucking. Overtalkative to hide fear. Remains very still when sick. Sinus trouble, shallow breathing, bedwetting.
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Courage and understanding. Ability to face problems in a calm and steady manner. Composure.
Positive outcome - calmness, courage Negative state - anxiety, fear, shock Aspen
Fears of an unknown origin, inexplicable, vague fears. Anxiety, sudden apprehension. Agitation, imagination runs wild. Fears of the mind, often associated with death or religion. Fear of going to sleep at night, of bad dreams.
Trembling, sweating, sleepwalking/talking, "goose bumps", palpitations, sudden faintness. Hair stands on end.
"I feel somthing's Fearlessness, faith to be very wrong, but I adventurous and to experience don't know what!" life unafraid. Joy and love of life.
Rock Rose
Terror, extreme fear, fright, panic for self. Habitual panickers. Hysteria, runaway fear. For emergencies and accidents, for horror of those involved and those observing.
Trembling, sweating, choking, coldness, inability to speak or move. Can't get enough breath. Nightmares, sleepwalking.
To 'fall to pieces' from panic. Run away in terror.
Heroic bravery, courage, selflessness, great fearlessness - willing to risk own life for others.
Cherry Plum
Fear of losing control, desperate fear of mind giving way, of doing somthing dreadful. Fear of insanity. Hysteria. Greatly distressed and desolate. Obsessive fears. Delusions. Deeply depressed.
Nervous talking. On verge of "It's crazy ..." nervous breakdown. "I'm going out of Suicidal thoughts. Great agitation. my mind ..."
Inner peace and calmness, courage. Ability to endure great mental or physical stress and still remain calm.
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Positive outcome - calmness, courage Negative state - anxiety, fear, shock Star of Bethlehem
After effects of trauma, shock, sorrow or grief. Numbness, sadness, despondency, withdrawal. Severe fright. Refuses to be consoled. For delayed psychological shock, past or present, including birth trauma. For al accidents. Also for those who like to shock others.
Use before and after surgery. Shaky coldness. Concussion, dialed pupils. Sudden fall in blood pressure. Haemorrhage, rigidity of body, miscarriage. Overdose of drugs.
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For the accident or shock victim who says "I'm alright" then falls apart soon afterwards.
Re-integration. Calmness and clarity. Ability to 'move on' without being affected by the distress of the past - picking up the pieces.
Tame Your Anger
Willow − feeling of resentment and self pity
Vine − anger from inner inflexibility and from being too dominant
Impatiens − impatience, everything is too slow
Beech − intolerance, others are not good enough
Oak − inner tension caused by too many responsibilities, anger because tasks take too long to finish
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Face Your Fears
Aspen − fear of unknown things
Mimulus − general remedy for fear of known things
Elm − fear of being not good enough to fulfill your duties
Red Chestnut − fear about the well-being of loved ones
Rock Rose − feeling of intense fright and terror
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Crab Apple − fear of disease
Face Your Fears
Star of Bethlehem − shock after fear Cherry Plum − fear of losing mind or self-control
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Find Joy in Your Life
Honeysuckle − unhappiness about the present, "good old times"
Mustard − depression without an apparent reason
Star of Bethlehem − aftereffects of shock
Agrimony − hides his unhappiness behind a mask of happiness
Sweet Chestnut − dead-end situations, there is no hope
Crab Apple − feelings of self-hatred
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Gorse − feelings of hopelessness and despair
Wild Rose − apathy, resignation
Find new Hope Sweet Chestnut − there is nothing left
Wild Rose − hopelessness and apathy
Gorse − despair Gentian − lack of hope after a failure
Calm Down
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Mustard − depression without a solution
Star of Bethlehem − find new direction after shock
Trust Your Decisions
Cerato − indecisiveness, no trust in owns decisions
Scleranthus − inability to choose
Larch − lack of self-esteem and confidence
Wild Oat − uncertainty about your direction in life
Gentian − discouragement after a setback
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Find Your Energy
Hornbeam − no energy to even think about work
Olive − exhaustion from mental or physical effort
Centaury − no energy, because you cannot deny helping others
Live in the Present Honeysuckle − lives in the past
Mustard − feelings of depression with drifting into the past Clematis − dreams of future, but does not engage
Chestnut Bud − failure to learn from past mistakes
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Other
Vervain
Walnut
Heather
Holly
Chicory
Rock Water
White Chestnut Pine
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