| Flower Essence: | Symptom Description and positive result: |
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| Agrimony | General: Put on a cheerful face to hide problems.
What kids say: I`m always looking for friends. I pretend to be very happy, but then I bite my fingernails or eat snack foods in secret. Maybe I don`t feel truly accepted, so I play the part of the clown.
Positive Agrimony: I am at peace with myself. I show others who I really am. I am honest with myself and others. I hold on and resist when I am in conflict. |
| Aspen | General: Have unexplained fears and worries, are nervous and anxious.
What kids say: I have these strange fears- nighttime, darkness, death. Itīs hard for me to fall asleep and sometimes I have terrible nightmares. I feel anxious and I donīt know why.
Positive Aspen: I have all the courage I need. I open myself to the experience of life. I confront the future with inner strength. I know that my world is a safe place. I am ready for fun and adventure. |
| Beech | General: Are critical and intolerant of others.
What kids say: The other children say I`m a pain in the neck. Well, I`m a little critical, but I take things seriously and I wish that all the others were like me. Itīs true: I`m not tolerant. I always see the errors of others, so they avoid me!
Positive Beech: I create well-being. I accept diversity in others. I see the basic beauty in every being. I relinquish my feelings of judgement. I am gentle and kind with myself and others. |
| Centaury | General: Have difficulty in saying no and are anxious to please.
What kids say: I feel like Cinderella! I never know how to say no and I always end up doing whatever the others have decided I should do. Sometimes I even take on extra tasks.
Positive Centaury:I satisfy my own needs. I am honest with myself. I am responsible for my life. I stand on my own two feet. I value my strenght of will. |
| Cerato | General: Doubt your own ability to judge situations.
What kids say: I`m always asking advice from the others. I canīt manage to decide for myself because I donīt trust myself. I want to fit in and have the same things that everyone else has, even if I donīt like them. Sometimes I copy the way my friends dress and talk.
Positive Cerato: I trust my own opinions. I know what is right for me. I believe in my instincts. I respect myself greatly. I dare to follow my intuitions. |
| Cherry Plum | General: Fear losing control, are in a state of deep despair.
What kids say: I donīt tell anyone, but at times I have the most terrible thoughts; I feel like I`m sitting on a bomb that`s about to explode. I try to control myself, but at times I fly off the handle and just wish everyone would disappear. How I frighten myself!
Positive Cherry Plum: I remain strong under great stress. I am calm and courageous. I choose to be balanced and stable on every occasion. I am as strong as a rock. I do what is right. |
| Chestnut Bud | General: Fail to learn from experience, repeating the same mistakes.
What kids say: How tiring school is. I make the same mistakes over and over. I feel like I study but nothing sticks. I donīt understand things. I must be slow. And now that I think about it, itīs not just in school: I always trip over the same old rock; I always buy clothes that I never put on.
Positive Chestnut Bud: I learn something new with everything I do. My past is a source of energy an strenght. I observe and learn from others. I see things as they really are. I learn from my mistakes. |
| Chicory | General: Are overly possessive, expect others to conform to your values.
What kids say: I like little children so much- I like to mother them. Even when I was little I was always the teacher. I have so much to give! Naturally, I expect some gratitude in return. And my friend ( if she is my friend) makes me feel very jealous when she does certain things; she should pay attention to me, right?
Positive Chicory: I love unconditionally. I respect the independence of others. I am worhty of everyoneīs love. I receive all the attention I need. I give without thought of return. |
| Clematis | General: Day-dream and Generally have a lack of interest in the present.
What kids say: "Where in the world are you?" people ask me. And it`s true that I`m off in the clouds a lot. I get distracted, I lose things, forget things. I like to dream, to draw and paint, to fantasize- but then I find out I`m late for school, and not only that, I`ve brought the wrong books!
Positive Clematis: I am here now. I am present in all I do. I live well every moment. I carry my projects through to the end. My feet are firmly planted on earth. |
| Crab Apple | General: Have a poor self-image, are ashamed or embarrassed by unpleasant physical symptoms, characteristics or features.
What kids say: I`m always washing myself. I have a horror of germs, bacteria, and bad smells, and I never use the bathroom at school! I like everything neat and orderly, I like my clothes to be superclean, and as for my body-well, it`s kind of embarassing. I dress in things like overalls that don`t show my shape, but what when I become a young adult? Wonīt it be disgusting?
Positive Crab Apple: I free myself from every addiction. I deserve perfect health. I treat myself with interest and tenderness. I encourage my body to heal. I love myself |
| Elm | General: Feel overwhelmed or burdened by responsibility.
What kids say: I donīt know why, but I just canīt seem to make it anymore. Dance class on Thursday, swimming on Monday and Saturday, and all my homework, too! And I wanted to direct the theater group.....Now exams are coming up- what will I do? Help!
Positive Elm: I have total faith. I release the need for perfection. I am only responsible for what I choose to do. I have all the help I need. I let go of having to do it all myself. |
| Gentian | General: Are easily discouraged, hesitant and despondent.
What kids say: Things always turn out badly for me, and then I`m disillusionised! My kitten is sick, and my grades at school are the worst- there`s no way for me to be happy. And I can`t do anything about it.
Positive Gentian: I continue in trust to do what is right. I know my every experience to be a valid lesson. I create my own reality. I believe in ultimate success. I am determined to persevere. |
| Gorse | General: Feel hopeless and despair, and are pessimistic.
What kids say: I have no hope! Don`t you see what`s happened ot me? I can only live in despair, there`s nothing else left for me- it`s the end.
Positive Gorse:I have faith in life itself. I choose to be an optimist. I believe in myself. I have experience and faith in the future. I look on the
Positive side. |
| Heather | General: Are self-absorbed, dislike being alone, and are excessively talkative.
What kids say: Do they say I talk about myself too much? How can they? As soon as I start to speak, they go away! Sure, I want to be the center of attention. I want to be cuddled and understood, and if I`m not, I`m unhappy!
Positive Heather: I take care of all my own needs. I am a willing listener. I am always ready to help others. I love to spend time by myself. I relinquish the constant need for help. |
| Holly | General: Have feelings of extreme jealousy, are envious and suspicious.
What kids say: I`m mad, as I can be. You love my brother more than you love me. I envy my friends, who are all so much luckier than I am. Sure I have it in for people!
Positive Holly: I am one with the world. I open my heart to others. I radiate love, joy, and happiness. I am glad to see the successes of others. I deserve other people`s love. |
| Honeysuckle | General: Live in the past, feeling homesick of nostalgic.
What kids say: I don`t like to leave the house, and I`m so homesick for my old school! I donīt want to go to the seashore without my mommy.
Positive Honeysuckle: I relinquish olf memories that hold me back. I come from my past and look foward to my future. I live in the fullness of the present. I plunge myself into life. I welcome the future. |
| Hornbeam | General: Get the "Monday morning" feeling, doubting the ability to face the day`s work.
What kids say: What a heavy head! Maybe I watched too much TV or cranked my headphones up too high. And then there are mornings when I get up and think, How in the world will I manage it all?
Positive Hornbeam: I have all the energy I need. I am strong and complete. I live my life without stress. I am fresh and awake. I take hold of life as I wish. |
| Impatiens | General: Are impatient and easily irritated.
What kids say: Goodness me, my friends are so slow, there`s nothing to be done with them! I`m fast, very fast; I do a million things, one right after the other. So, once in a while I fall down or bump into things or feel a little scattered- but I`m fast!
Positive Impatiens: I have patience and understanding. I have all the time I need. I find time to appreciate others. I live my life gently and calmly. I take what I choose with tranquillity. |
| Larch | General: It`s useless to try. I`ll just never manage. I`m not like the others; I know from the start that things will go badly. Things never work out for me, so why should I even try? I`m sure that tomorrow I`ll make a mess of that essay, as always.
Positive Larch: I act with complete confidence. I always expect a successful outcome. I am excited by every new challenge. I act with courage and determination. I express myself in a creative way. |
| Mimulus | General: Have a fear rooted in known causes i.e. spiders, flying, death.
What kids say: I feel so shy and I`m afraid of so many things! I get sick a lot and loud noises scare me. I`m allergic to flowers and all kinds of animals, and sometimes I have trouble breathing.
Positive Mimulus: I act with courage and inner strength. I recognize every difficulty as an opportunity. I face every challenge with a sense of humor. The world is my oyster. I can do anything I desire. |
| Mustard | General: Experience unexplained deep gloom.
What kids say: I`m shy, a little ashamed, and embarrassed; sometimes I blush. I donīt talk very much. I`m afraid of cats and terrified of the elevator. I don`t know why I`m so sad. What do you want me to do? I just don`t know! I feel wrapped up in a big black cloud; I cry and can`t do anything about it. It`s awful!
Positive Mustard: I am a source of light and strength. I have serenity and peace of mind. My heart is singing. I regain my joy and radiance. |
| Oak | General: Are driven by strong sense of duty, and struggle on although exhausted.
What kids say: I`m tired but duty is sacred. I have to do it all just as well as I can, even if I get no rest. It`s true that I take on other`s people`s jobs, but someone has to think of these things, and I`m strong enough to do it.
Positive Oak: I always let myself rest when I need to. My rest is profound. I am open and spontaneous. I give up struggling so hard. |
| Olive | General: Feel exhausted in body and mind.
What kids say: I`m exhausted; I have no energy at all. I`ve been sick and have had a hard time of it. Is`s as though my batteries need to be recharged.
Positive Olive: I use my energy in the best possible way. I acknowledge my needs. I reclaim my will and my strength. I recognize my priorities in giving to others. |
| Pine | General: Feel full of guilt and blame yourself for other people`s mistakes.
What kids say: I fell inferior and inadequate, as if I don`t deserve what everyone else does. I`m always saying, "I`m sorry," because I fell like I`m a bother. I even take the blame for other peopleīs faults.
Positive Pine: I relinquish remorse and self-blame. I take responsibilty for everything I do. I forgive myself for feeling unworhty. I have always done my best. I am already wholly good. I accept and approve of myself. |
| Red Chestnut | General: Are over-anxious or over-concerned for others.
What kids say: Why in the world is Daddy so late? Do you think he could have been in an accident? The two of you will never leave me, will you? What--you have to take a blood test? Is it serious? Are you really ill?
Positive red Chestnut: I radiate peace and tranquillity. I do not take in the problems of others. I maintain my own psychic space. I look forward to
Positive outcomes. I send calm thoughts of love to those who need them. |
| Rescue Remedy | General: Are in a demanding or stressful situation. It is a combination of 5 of the 38 flower remedies; Star of Bethlehem; Rock Rose; Impatiens; Clematis; and Cherry Plum. Kids: Tantrums, colic, grief, shock. Gives courage, reassures, relaxes, enables clear thinking, calms, neutralises schock. |
| Rock Rose | General: Have experienced terror, have been frozen in fear and feel helpless.
What kids say: What a panic, tomorrow`s the dentist! What terror, it`s almost exam time! I`ve seen something terrible, and my poor nerves are shattered.
Positive Rock rose: My spirit lives. I am ready for anything. I have an unshakeable courage in crisis. I am in touch with my own intrinsic power. |
| Rock Water | General: Are inflexible, setting yourself very high standards.
What kids say: I just don`t understand the way some people act. There are ironclad rules to follow, even in eating. If everybody behaved like me, the world would function much better. I`m a role model; I know how to make sacrifices! |
| Scleranthus | General: Suffer from indecision.
What kids say:I`m always undecided about things. I never know which is the right choice. I have sudden changes of mood, and I never know whether I`m going to laugh or cry.
Positive Scleranthus: I know what is right for me. I think clearly and make choices easily. I act on my decisions confidently. I am clear and coherent. |
| Star of Bethlehem | General: Have experienced shock, grief or a fright.
What kids say: What a terror---I`m still shaken! When I was little, something very traumatic happened to me, and I feel like I`m still there, like it`s still going on.
Positive Star of Bethlehem: I have recovered from the traumas of the past. I am tranquil and calm. I have inner peace. My energy flows smoothly. |
| Sweet Chestnut | General: Are at the limits of endurance and in deep despair.
What kids say: I`m consumed y despair and by anguish. Everyone has abandoned me, I have no hope, I live in a black hole
what can I do?
Positive Sweet Chestnut: I believe in life itself. I ask for all the help I need. I emerge from the darkness and walk in the light. I open myself to changes and growth. |
| Vervain | General: Are over-enthusiastic, argumentative with fixed principles and ideas.
What kids say: I have so many great ideas, and I do a lot of good, I think. I really want my friends to understand and follow my initiative, but no matter how hard I try, I can`t always convince them.
Positive Vervain: I live my life without strain. I am relaxed, open, and balanced. I am moderate in action and thought. I am tolerant of others`s opinions. I am free and spontaneous. I achieve my results through kindness and tranquillity. |
| Vine | General: Are strong-willed with a tendency to be domineering or inflexible.
What kids say: I`m the boss: Everyone had better do as I say. I know how to direct operations, and if necessary, I can be pretty severe!
Positive Vine: I believe in the strenght of my example. I respect the rights of others. I believe in myself and in others. I encourage others to become powerful and strong. I am sensitive and compassionate. |
| Walnut | General: Face major life changes and are in need of protection from the influences of others.
What kids say: I`m moving to a new house and changing schools, too. I`m not a little kid anymore; I`m turning into a young adult. All this change is so hard!
Positive Walnut: I free myself from all negative influence. I follow my inner guide. I am ready for change. I allow the fulfillment of my potential. |
| Water Violet | General: Prefer to be alone and are proud and aloof.
What kids say: Why should I hang around with those kids? They`re worthless next to me! They say I`m stuck up, but they always ask my advice. I`m nice, I listen to them, but I`d never ask them for anything. It would be useless, and actually I prefer it this way. Positve Water Violet: I love to be with other people. I open myself to give and receive. I can have warm, close, and affectionate relationships. I share my thoughts, visions, and dreams. I express my love freely for others. |
| White Chestnut | General: Have unwanted thoughts, preoccupations and worries.
What kids say: It feels like my head is always filled to bursting. I can`t seem to relax because I can`t get away from these fixed thoughts. It`s not like I ask for them; they just appear and there`s not a thing I can do about them. Positve White Chestnut: I am calm an serene. I walk in peace and tranquillity. Answers emerge from the serenity of my mind. I am at peace with myself. I develop and honor my intuitions. |
| Wild Oat | General: Are uncertain as to the correct path in life, dissatisfied with your current lifestyle, and can`t decide which path to follow.
What kids say: What will I do when I get out of school? Good heavens, who knows? Yes, there are things that I`m good at, but itīs so difficult to choose. It`s not that nothing satisfies me; it`s just that I`m so uncertain. |
| Wild Rose | General: Make little effort to improve situations, are apathetic.
What kids say: What a drag! I mean, what am I supposed to be doing? I watch television, take a nap or two, but I don`t seem to want to do much of anything, really, I`m tired, everything`s such a bore. Oh well, what can you do? Positve Wild Rose: I enjoy an intense interest in life. Everything I do, I do with enthusiasm. I am bursting with vitality. I have an adventurous and joyful spirit. |
| Willow | General: Are resentful and have feelings of self-pity, "poor me".
What kids say: Everything bad happens to me, I`m the unluckiest person in the world. Everyone else is having such a good time, but they`ll find our how it is someday, and I`ll be glad of it! Then they`ll know how it feels to be me---miserable, misunderstood, and unlucky.
Positive Willow: I forgive others as I forgive myself. I relinquish blame and bitterness. I see things in their their true perspective. I assume responsibility for my relationships. I see the best in everyone. I give support unconditionally. |
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| Specific Areas: | Examples of situations: |
| Social | Homework, ADHD and other learning difficulties, social dynamics, bullying-victim and perpetrator, exams |
| Child-Family | Bedwetting, sibling rivalry, new baby, parent/child dynamics, adoption, sleeping pattern. |
| Developmental stages | Toilet training, teething, puberty, leaving home, childhood illnesses, nightmares. |
| Teenagers | Teenage suicide, depression, eating disorders, puberty, self-esteem, peer-pressure, career- choice, exam stress. |
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| Online consultation | A comittment to a minimum of three telephone (03 97872005) or online consultations are recommended as this is a healing process, which is very effective but therefore does require repeat or new mixes as the emotions are transformed and "move off". |
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| Please note: | The Bach Flower remedies are safe, simple and they have no side-effects. They are non-addictive, you cannot overdose, and can be safely used with other medication. |
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