A wonderful remedy for feelings of despair, self-hatred and disgust with a sense of being unclean, both in mind and body, including impure thoughts or bad moods. This remedy helps us to accept and see things clearly, in their true proportion, free of shame and cleansed.
The Gorse remedy is for persons who think their situation is impossible and have experienced many failures and lost all faith in their ability to change their life. They believe that nothing more can be done to improve a seemingly impossible situation and have become hopeless and despairing. This remedy helps encourage hope, optimism and enthusiasm.
White Chestnut is the required remedy when we cannot unwind and the mind is assaulted by constant spiralling thoughts. These thoughts, ideas and arguments are constantly spinning and repetitive. Dr Bach called this the ‘gramophone record remedy’ as it helps to relieve this mental whirlpool and restore peace of mind.
Heather persons prefer the company of others and feel the need to discuss their own affairs with whoever is available. They have a tendency to sap vitality from others and, as a consequence, are often avoided. This remedy assists them to feel comfortable in their own company and helps cultivate an awareness and greater interest in life generally.
Infusions of Olive, Cherry Plum, Crab Apple, Pomegranate, Walnut, Water Violet, Scleranthus, Morning Glory and Copper Beech, with Star of Bethlehem, Impatiens, Cherry Plum, Clematis and Rock Rose.
The Agrimony person is worried and restless in both mind and body. A feeling of inner suffering and torment is hidden behind a mask of cheerfulness and humour and they always maintain a smile. This remedy helps them to relax and share problems, to put these into perspective, and assists in creating a sense of peace.
Willow is for when we see ourselves as victims and feel that life has treated us badly. We wrap ourselves in anger, resentment, self-pity and bitterness, blaming others for our misfortune. Between our irritable and sulky moods, we seem to actively enjoy this gloom and despair. The Willow remedy helps to lift us from this hollow of self-mortification and to adopt a more forgiving and positive approach to life.
This is the remedy for those of us who have suffered much mentally or physically and are so exhausted and weary we have no more strength left. Often this fatigue is due to overwork or over exertion. Olive will assist in restoring mental, physical and emotional balance.
The Red Chestnut person’s worries and anxieties are for others. Their thoughts are solely occupied with the health and well being of other members of their family, friends or acquaintances – often to the extent they have ceased to worry about themselves. Red Chestnut helps with the realization that one can only be responsible for one’s self and this clarity helps to overcome their fears and to trust in the process of life.
This is a very capable person who is certain of their own ability and confident of success. They have a tendency to use their gifts to gain power, dominate others and be aggressively proud. This greed for power and authority can make them tyrannical and dictatorial. The Vine remedy does not affect self-assurance or leadership, but will help these people to become less harsh or severe and more understanding of other people, especially those whom they consider to be weaker.
Honeysuckle is the remedy for when we are living more in the past than the present. Dwelling on memories of past events, whether happy or sad, reminiscing generally and wishing things could be as they were or wish they had been different. Honeysuckle helps us to remember and reflect on cherished memories and past happiness while feeling the benefit of them in the present moment. This remedy assists us to ground and feel all our experiences in this ‘now’ moment.
Infusions of Sweet Chestnut, Bluebell, Orange Hawkweed, Yarrow and Red Chestnut, with Star of Bethlehem, Impatiens, Cherry Plum, Clematis and Rock Rose.
The Holly remedy is for when we have thoughts of jealousy, envy, suspicion and even hatred or revenge. Also, for when we feel restless, irritated or become angry easily and often lose control. Holly assists us with the acceptance of ourselves and to see life as the opportunity it truly is, to choose and to feel love.
This is the remedy for shock in any form and is indicated whenever there is trauma to the system - both mental and physical - for example from an accident, a bereavement or any emotionally disturbing news which causes great distress. Star of Bethlehem helps to stabilize the mind and body - especially where sudden emotional shock has caused a convulsion of the system - and also assists in acceptance of the inevitable.
