Putting on a cheerful face to hide
problems. For those who hide their troubles from themselves
and others (contrast with Heather,
below), making light of inner difficulties and rarely burdening
others with them. They avoid arguments and confrontations.
They will avoid being alone, and may use alcohol, drugs, food,
or work to escape their pain. Teaches honesty about feelings
and the ability to express them.
Fears and worries of unknown origin,
nervous and anxious. For those who have vague but troubling
fears and anxieties which suddenly arise for no apparent reasons
(contrast with Mimulus, below). These
may be in the form of nightmares or apprehensions; they may
also be related to religious or spiritual beliefs. Gives courage
in exploring the unknown.
Difficulty in saying no, anxious
to please. For those who always try to please others
and find it difficult to say no to them, even when they are
being exploited. Teaches the strength to follow one's own
path in life.
Doubtful of own ability to judge
situations. For those who don't trust the wisdom of
their own judgment and always need to ask the advice and opinions
of others, even when such advice is misguided. Teaches one
to trust in one's inner guidance.
Fear of losing control and of irrational
thoughts and/or impulses. For doing things they know
are bad for them or which they consider wrong. Teaches trust
in one's spontaneous wisdom and the courage to follow one's
path.
Over-protective, possessive, selfish.
For those who are over-involved with and possessive of family
and close friends and impose their own standards on those
they love. Teaches unconditional love.
Day-dreaming, lack of interest
in present. For those who find their lives unhappy and
withdraw into fantasy worlds. They are ungrounded and indifferent
to the details of everyday life. Teaches one to establish
a bridge between the physical world and the world of ideas;
may foster great creativity.
Poor self-image, feelings of shame,
sense of uncleanliness. This remedy teaches acceptance
of the body and the environment, and is also used as a physical
cleanser.
Used when one feels overwhelmed
or overburdened by responsibilities, for feeling that a task
is just too difficult to accomplish. Teaches composure and
the ability to see problems in an appropriate perspective.
Easily discouraged, hesitant, despondent.
For feelings of discouragement and doubt which may be caused
by even small obstacles. The cause of depression is always
known (contrast with Mustard, below).
Teaches confidence about the ability to overcome problems.
Hopelessness and despair, pessimism.
For those who give up in the belief that nothing more can
be done: often in the case of chronic illness. Teaches that
confidence in a solution or cure is one of the components
of healing, and imparts such confidence.
Self-absorbed, dislike of being
alone, excessively talkative. For those who have a need
to constantly talk about themselves (contrast with Agrimony,
above) and their problems, who hate being alone. Teaches
the ability to listen sensitively to others.
Feelings of extreme jealousy, bitter,
envious, suspicious. For those who are troubled by feelings
of envy and hatred because they feel they don't get enough
love. Teaches one to be truly loving.
Living in the past, feeling homesick.
For those who dwell too much in the past, on lost loved ones,
or on ambitions that were never realized. Often they
never expect happiness again. Teaches the ability to live
joyfully in the present.
Monday morning feeling, emotional
exhaustion. For the feeling (often experienced upon
waking) that one doesn't have the strength to get through
the normal activities of the day. Teaches mental liveliness
and alertness, an enthusiasm for life.
Impatience, irritability.
For those who act and think quickly, and have no patience
for what they see as the slowness of others. They often prefer
to work alone. Teaches empathy and understanding of and patience
with others.
Lack of self-confidence, feeling
of inferiority without envy, the anticipation of failure.
Often they make no attempt to succeed. Teaches self-confidence
and the determination to take on challenges.
Fear of known things (contrast
with Aspen, above), shyness. For
known fears: of the dark, heights, disease, death, poverty,
etc. Teaches courage and an understanding of other people's
fears.
For depression of unknown cause
(contrast with Gentian, above), a deep,
sudden gloom that descends upon one for no apparent reason.
Teaches inner stability, cheerfulness, and serenity.
Exhausted but struggles on.
For those who never give up, regardless of difficulties. This
remedy gives such people joy in their endeavors, and teaches
them to take a break from time to time.
For those who are never satisfied
with themselves and blame themselves for not doing better.
For people who suffer from guilt and will even blame themselves
for others' mistakes. Teaches self-acceptance and the replacement
of guilt with regret.
For those who worry constantly
about the well-being of those they love and anticipate terrible
things happening to them. Teaches the ability to radiate positive
thoughts to people even when they're in trouble. emergency
situations and for any situation in which one feels terrified.
For those who are excessively hard
on themselves, who adopt repressive, rigid personal regimes,
and deny themselves pleasure. Teaches open-mindedness and
inner flexibility.
For those who are often torn between
two choices and can't decide between them; also for mood swings.
Teaches concentration, inner balance, and flexibility.
For trauma and shock, whether experienced
recently or in the past. Teaches the ability to recover from
traumas and to integrate them into the present life.
For extreme anguish, the feeling
that one has reached the limits of one's endurance. Teaches
one to believe that change is possible, to trust oneself and
the benevolence of the universe.
Over-enthusiastic, argumentative
with fixed principles and ideas. For those who need
to convince others of the rightness of their own beliefs and
whose overenthusiasm may sabotage their good intentions. Teaches
one the ability to see other viewpoints and imparts a genuine
enthusiasm that inspires others.
Strong-willed with a tendency to
be domineering or inflexible. For those who insist that
others do things their way, the "boss" or "dictator" personality.
Teaches one that genuine leadership means encouraging the
leadership qualities in others.
Facing major life changes, needing
protection from the influences of others. For those
who are easily influenced by outside circumstances and may
be detoured from the positive changes they want to make in
their lives. This remedy eases all transitions.
For those who are independent,
loners, sometimes proud and aloof. This remedy teaches them
to interact with others without sacrificing their independence.
Unwanted thoughts, preoccupations,
and worries that seem to endlessly recur and that can cause
insomnia. Teaches a balanced state of mind and the ability
to use one's thoughts constructively.
Uncertainty as to the correct path
in life, dissatisfied with current lifestyle, can't decide
which path to follow. For people who want to accomplish
something in their lives, but who have no clear sense of purpose.
They feel dissatisfied and uncertain. Teaches focus and direction.
For resentment, self pity, and
the feeling that life is unfair; one may also resent the cheerfulness
of others. Teaches one to take responsibility for one's own
life.
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In the brief descriptions that follow, the
negative feelings are given first, followed by the positive
results that may be achieved by using the remedies.
ROCK ROSE: feelings of alarm,
horror, dread
and being intensely scared - the courage to face an emergency.
MIMULUS: fright of specific known
things,
such as animals, heights, pain, and for shy, nervous people - bravery.
CHERRY PLUM: feelings of losing
control, of
doing dreaded things - calmness and sanity.
ASPEN: vague, unknown apprehension
and haunting
premonitions - trusting the unknown.
RED CHESTNUT: worry for others,
anticipating
misfortune, projecting worry - trusting to life.
FOR
UNCERTAINTY
CERATO: distrust of self and
intuition, being
easily led and misguided - confidence to seek individuality.
SCLERANTHUS: inability to resolve
two choices,
indecision, alternating - balance and determination.
GENTIAN: discouragement, doubt and
despondency
- ability to take heart and have faith.
GORSE: absence of hope, acceptance
of difficulty,
feeling pointless to try - the sunshine of renewed hope.
HORNBEAM: feeling weary and unable
to cope
- strength and support.
WILD OAT: lack of direction or
fulfilment,
feeling of drifting in life - ability to become definite and purposeful.
INSUFFICIENT
INTEREST IN PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES
CLEMATIS: feeling dreamy, drowsy,
absent-minded
- ability to come down to earth.
HONEYSUCKLE: living in memories -
involvement
in the present.
WILD ROSE: Lacking interest,
resigned, having
no love or point in life - arousal of the spirit of joy and adventure.
OLIVE: exhaustion, loss of strength,
need
for physical and mental renewal - feeling rested and supported.
WHITE CHESTNUT: suffering
unresolved, circling
thoughts - resolution to a calm, clear mind.
MUSTARD: feeling that gloom suddenly
crowds
in, for no apparent reason - clarity.
CHESTNUT BUD: failure to learn from
life,
make repeated mistakes, lack observation - ability to learn from
experience.
FOR
LONELINESS
WATER VIOLET: withdrawal, aloofness,
pride,
self-containment, quiet grief - peace and calm, wisdom in service.
IMPATIENS: irritation with
constraints, tension,
impatience - gentleness and forgiveness.
HEATHER: longing for company,
talkativeness,
over-concern with self - tranquillity and kinship with all life.
OVER-SENSITIVITY
TO IDEAS AND INFLUENCES
AGRIMONY: worry hidden behind a
carefree mask,
apparent joviality to hide suffering - feelings of steadfast peace.
CENTAURY: being kind, gentle, quiet
and anxious
to serve, but weak and dominated - ability to be active and positive.
WALNUT: for protection from outside
influences,
changes and developments - the link breaker.
HOLLY: jealousy, envy, anger,
suspicion and
the urge for revenge - certainty that the conquest of all will be
through
love.
DESPONDENCY
AND DESPAIR
LARCH: expectation of failure, lack
or confidence
or the will to succeed - self-confidence, willingness to try anything.
PINE: self-reproach, self-criticism,
assumption
of blame, readiness to apologise - relief of the sense of guilt.
ELM: temporary overwhelming of
capable people
who falter in their responsibilities - the strength to perform duty.
SWEET CHESTNUT: unendurable
desolation - a
light in the darkness.
STAR OF BETHLEHEM: need for
consolation after
a fright or sudden alarm - comfort in grief.
WILLOW: dissatisfaction, bitterness,
resentment
and feeling that life is unfair - acceptance without complaint.
OAK: patient, persevering strength,
and never
giving in - ability to admit one's limitations.
CRAB APPLE: self-disgust, feeling of
uncleanliness,
getting small things out of proportion - the cleansing remedy.
OVER-CARE
FOR THE WELFARE OF OTHERS
CHICORY: demand for attention,
self-pity,
possessiveness, self-love, feeling hurt and tearful - development of
love
and care that gives freely to others.
VERVAIN: willfulness, stress,
over-enthusiasm,
fervour and insistence- quiet and tranquillity.
VINE: tyrannical behaviour,
bullying, demand
for obedience, domination - ability to become a loving leader and
teacher,
setting all at liberty.
BEECH: intolerance, fussiness,
hyper-criticism
- ability to see more good in the world.
ROCK WATER: self-denial, rigidity, stricture,
puritanism - development of a broad outlook and understanding.
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