Jan De Vries Night Essence 30ml

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.

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 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. 

Centaury persons are kind, quiet and gentle people who are over-anxious to serve others. Being generally weak-willed and subservient, their good nature leads them to do more than their fair share of work. Also self-determination and self-fulfilment are sacrificed in order to gain appreciation and devotion from others. This remedy will help these gentle people to be strong enough to respectfully accept and consider themselves and their own needs.

The Mimulus person experiences fears that they know and that exist in everyday life, such as illness, pain, accidents, heights, poverty, the dark, death etc. Their fearful nature extends to contact with people and they are usually shy, nervous or retiring. This remedy will assist in gaining the courage to confront their fears and, by so doing, diminish them.

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.

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 Walnut remedy offers us constant protection from outside influences and is the plant of new beginnings. It is helpful with any changes in life and new routines such as marriage, divorce, moving house or a new job. It is of special help to those who are oversensitive to change, certain ideas, atmosphere and influences. The Walnut remedy assists us through these events in life so that we do not lose our way.

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.

Sweet Chestnut is the remedy for those who are in deepest despair with this hopelessness leading to an inner void. They have reached the limits of their emotional endurance and no longer wish to go on as they feel their situation is beyond help.  The Sweet Chestnut remedy helps to raise the curtain of despair, enabling them to see the larger picture and restores faith in their self.

The Wild Oat person has no aim or goal and feels dissatisfied with life. They feel unfulfilled, frustrated, despondent and without direction. This remedy helps them to view their life more clearly and to seek ways to find their true vocation.