MATERIA MEDICA OF THE 38 BACH FLOWER REMEDIES

AGRIMONY — This remedy belongs to the group of remedies called OVERSENSITIVE TO IDEAS
AND INFLUENCES, along with HOLLY, CENTAURY, and WALNUT. There is the ability in this
person to conceal feelings and put on a brave face, this involves conscious suppression of feelings, but
inwardly there is held many anxieties and fears. This may force throwing oneself into many activities
in order to avoid feelings and possibly hidden vices. There is a compulsion not to let others down
and never to bother others with one's problems. There is an affect of restlessness and nervousness.
Resentment that builds up inside with no release valve can be seen in a tendency to passive-aggressive
type behavior also dissatisfaction, grief and dissapointment. Craving for stimulants such as drugs and
alcohol and diversions of all sorts to assuage boredom is common to this state. The inability to look
inside leaves the person with unresolved conflicts or trauma that appears as if passive or bored.

ASPEN — This remedy belongs to the group of THOSE WHO HAVE FEAR. It houses illogi-
cal fears and unconscious fear with a potential for fearlessness. There are issues of trust and a
potential for "psychic rape". The panic attacks in this state may include trembling and sweating
(quaking like a leaf). It can be used successfully for women who have been raped and children
who have been abused. The mind is too easily impressed and the pathological symptoms
may include, OCD, SLEEP DISORDERS AND INSOMNIA. Other remedies in this group are
MIMULUS, ROCK ROSE, CHERRY PLUM, and RED CHESTNUT.

BEECH — This remedy belongs to the group OVERCARE FOR OTHERS and also includes
CHICORY, VERVAIN and the arrogance remedies of ROCKWATER AND VINE. Attitudes
of narrow-mindedness, intolerance and orderliness, as well as antisocial behavior are preva-
lent. These individuals have trouble digesting experiences. Minority groups would be included
where humiliation and self esteem were at issue. There may be an appearance of haughtiness
and rigidity of posture, even at the extreme, paranoid personality disorders. One may learn
to feel special by being overly critical of others, but in reality there is a sadness underlying
it all. Grief is not worked out and so the person is criticized not mourned. (This personality
type may become a tolerant diagnostician.)

CENTAURY — This remedy belongs to the group OVERREACTS TO THE WISHES OF

OTHERS like the remedies AGRIMONY, HOLLY AND WALNUT. This person is timid,
weak-willed and easily imposed upon. One is subservient to another's will without serving
one's Higher Self. There is a need for self realization. It is the most sensitive of all remedies,
and often seen just before a layer in the personality of emerging psychic abilities. The person
is often under the influence of a guru or a teacher. There is an easy tendency to get sick and
a weakness of mind and body, as well as DEPENDENT PERSONALITY DISORDER. Lacks the
courage to let their needs be known, like CERATO and growing weakness and exhaustion
like OAK.

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CERATO — This remedy belongs to the group, THOSE WHO SUFFER UNCERTAINTY,
along with SCLERANTHUS, GORSE, HORNBEAM AND WILD OAT. The person doubts their
ability and always seeks the advice of others. There is a need to excercise inner intuition,
like BEECH, as they are out of touch with the Higher Self. There is a need to follow fads,
as well as rigid schooling which brings on a dream state and no opportunity to use the
inner voice. CERATO works well with diseases of the immune system when, it doesn't know
how to achieve health. There is a preoccupation with oneself. This remedy also helps with
SPEECH PROBLEMS as does MIMULUS, and LARCH. The remedy is helpful in LEARNING
AND DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS, and IMMATURE BEHAVIOR, like CHESTNUT BUD. The
person has a tendency to blame oneself constantly for their present state. It is helpful also
for GENDER IDENTITY, ELIMINATION, AND SEXUAL DISORDERS. There is deep inferiority
and an exaggerated "over impression" with others, and like CENTAURY, A DEPENDENT
PERSONALITY DISORDER.

CHERRY PLUM — This remedy has a great fear of the mind "giving away" or of losing
control of one's temper. There can be a tendency to BEDWETTING and a debilitated
emotional state, even suicidal. The individual frantically tries to suppress spiritual and emotional
growth. The destructive forces rising within often cannot be controlled so the danger of
suicide arises. One experiences fear of subconscious conflicts. It is a good FIRST REMEDY TO
DISCOVER PRIMARY FEAR. The state has the same open-eyed staring quality of Stramonium,
and ACUTE ANXIETY like ROCK ROSE.

CHESTNUT BUD — In this state there is a failure to learn from the past. One cannot
coordinate inner thought with outer reality. It produces MIGRAINES AND ULCERS because
the person keeps entering into the same arguments with the same types of personalities and
never sees that the same conflicts keep arising. Distancing oneself from the conflict long enough
to look at it is usually helpful enough to change it. The remedy is good for young children
to enhance learning capacity. The remedy belongs to the group INSUFFICIENT INTEREST IN
PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES, along with CLEMATIS, HONEYSUCKLE, WILD ROSE, WHITE
CHESTNUT, AND OLIVE. It can be used in situations of HYPERACTIVITY, ADD, IMPULSIVE
BEHAVIOR, ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR, and RECKLESSNESS. One may put oneself and others
in physical danger because of a lack of regard for physical needs. The remedy coaxes the mind
into restful consciousness. One experiences absentmindedness and inability to focus on learning
factual material and understanding moral issues. The person lacks depth and integrity and is
not readily socialized or interested in rules. Unreasonable behavior, instability, and defiance
abound in this personality.

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CHICORY — This remedy belongs to the group OVERCARE FOR OTHERS' WELFARE
along with ROCK WATER, VERVAIN, VINE and shows imbalance in caring for and controlling
others. There is an unspoken need to be loved like SCLERANTHUS but can pout and look
hurt. ANOREXIA, BULEMIA, OVEREATING can be used unconsciously to draw attention
to oneself. You can also see BRONCHIAL ASTHMA with difficulty expiring, chronic CONSTI-
PATION, RHEUMATISM, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, OVERLY CONTROLLING, SERVICE
ORIENTED, HYPOCHONDRIACAL, and CHRONIC PAIN DISORDERS in this particular state.
The care given by these individuals is often forceful, or too much oriented in what they need
or in not being appreciated. They have fairly rigid ideas in how to work with others and
feel they have the right to force their opinions on others, and are possessive of goods. Such
individuals can feign illness for attention like HEATHER AND CHESTNUT BUD. The eating
disorders are like CRAB APPLE and MUSTARD. These individuals may also reject attention and
further alienate others. They can be argumentative, possessive and selfish. Also narcissistic and
lacking selfless love and the ability to nurture. HYSTERIA These children and adults can sap all
your energy. Yet they are charming to strangers. They cannot give love in this needy state.

CLEMATIS — This remedy belongs to the group NOT SUFFICIENT INTEREST IN PRESENT
REALITY, along with WILD ROSE, HONEYSUCKLE, OLIVE, MUSTARD, WHITE CHESTNUT
and CHESTNUT BUD. These individuals do not easily attach to present reality. They can be
daydreamers and can develop VISION AND HEARING PROBLEMS, COLD HANDS AND FEET.
They can go into SHOCK easily. The body may seem uninhabited (out of body). DAYDREAM IN
CLASS, which is interrupted by spurts of interest. These individuals can be PASSIVE, just waiting
for changes, and clematis brings them back to reality. This personality type is found often in film,
journalism, theater, wherever emotion distracts from present reality. INFERTILITY can also be a
common symptom of this state.

CRABAPPLE — This remedy belongs to the group DESPONDENCY AND DESPAIR, along
with OAK, SWEET CHESTNUT, WILLOW, STAR OF BETHLEHEM, ELM AND PINE. There
is much perfectionism and self disgust and a need for purification. One sees a tendency to get
lost in detail. The person can't grow above the severe mental state. The remedy cleans the blood
and the digestive tract. Skin can appear dirty or susceptible to ACNE. There is also CHRONIC
LONGLASTING VIRAL STATES and CHRONIC ENVIRONMENTAL POISONING, CHRONIC
DIARRHEA, VOMITING, AND NAUSEA WITH EMACIATION, anorexia or bulemia may be
present, and obsession with weight. The individual may feel shame and helplessness about repairing
this situation. Preoccupation with beauty flaws and self-centered behavior can also be present.
This is an ABUSE remedy.

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ELM — This individual doesn't feel up to the task, even though they do a good job. Even in great
energy, the body needs its rest, in order to rejuvenate. MENOPAUSE is often a time when these
symptoms are apparent. This remedy is also of the group DESPONDENCY AND DESPAIR along
with PINE, LARCH, WILLOW. SWEET CHESTNUT, and STAR OF BETHLEHEM. There is a
tendency toward exhaustion of mind, body and emotions. UNRESOLVED CONFLICTS and
LARGE WORKLOADS CAN LEAD TO DISEASE. ( WHITE CHESTNUT) There is a very strong
sense of duty. One can feel anxiety, and intimidation in the face of any task.

GENTIAN — This remedy belongs to the group, THOSE WHO SUFFER UNCERTAINTY,
along with SCLERANTHUS, CERATO, GORSE, WILD OAT, HORNBEAM. This personality
is the eternal pessimist and is constantly discouraged. This remedy can accelerate physical
healing and secure a sense of emotional groundedness. There is also a compulsive need to
question everything.

GORSE — This remedy belongs to the group THOSE WHO SUFFER UNCERTAINTY along
with HORNBEAM, WILD OAT, CERATO, GENTIAN and SCLERANTHUS. This state carries
a sense of hopelessness of ever being cured. So would be useless in a terminal illness, failed
business, or impossible family situation. The individual needs new ideas about himself in order
to enter a new phase of recovery from illness.

HEATHER — "THE NEEDY CHILD" Individual can only be concerned with himself and at
the cost of others. This child will talk with anyone. There is emotional deprivation in infancy.
The person remains in the ego development phase of maturation, and will incessantly desire
to discuss themselves. They live on the energy of others (emotional vampire) and can make
mountains out of molehills. The personality turns away from the higher self. This remedy belongs
to the group LONELINESS along with CHICORY, WATER VIOLET, and IMPATIENS. Individual
lonely because he is too focused on himself, therefore losing connection with others. There is
a delusion that one deserves sympathy and regard. Hypochondriasis, feigning illness, and getting
"stuck in talking". The common pathology includes OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER, and
NARCISSISTIC OBSESSION WITH ILLNESS.

HOLLY — This remedy is used to transform jealousy, hatred, and envy. It infuses a sense of
Divine Love. It is close to the shadow side of envy as seen, for example, in business competition
and spiritual practicioners. Holly is for everything that is not love. Sibling rivalry is a very good
example of this state. Active anger is Holly and passive is Wild Oat. Holly opens the heart.
The individual may experience "frazzled nerves" due to an overstimulating environment, especially
noise and turmoil. There is a conflict experienced because if the anger is expressed others
may suffer and if held within, the peson who is angry feels the pain. TENSION HEADACHES,

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MIGRAINES, PARANOIA, DELUSIONS, and ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDERS. Much
violence and abuse originate in this state and may manifest even if not wished for. It is also
excellent for people with good intentions who are easily annoyed. The projected anger causes
the individual to see disturbances or people as a threat. These strong emotions can rule the
self and create much suffering.

HORNBEAM — This remedy is for THOSE WHO SUFFER UNCERTAINTY along with
SCLERANTHUS, WILD OAT, MUSTARD, CERATO, GENTIAN and GORSE. It clears the head
and makes life a pleasure again. It has mental fatigue after a prolonged convalescense. One sees
demands only on the mental plane, or prolonged consumption in the modern world. "nothing
goes in.” It can be used in CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE and MENTAL RETARDATION, and
PROCRASTINATION. There is no willpower to push oneself. The person is overwhelmed and
bored and irritable. The remedy can be used after A HEAD INJURY to help with concentration.

HONEYSUCKLE — This remedy treats homesickness and prolonged bereavement and

belongs to the group, NOT SUFFICIENT INTEREST IN PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES along
with HORNBEAM, CLEMATIS, WILD ROSE, WHITE CHESTNUT, MUSTARD, and CHESTNUT
BUD. These individuals are not fully engaged in the here and now and live in the past. There is
UNRESOLVED TRAUMA or SEVERE GRIEF like STAR OF BETHLEHEM as well as SLEEPINESS,
LETHARGY, and DIMINISHED VITALITY. It is especially useful in circumstances where children
or partners are dying or have died.

IMPATIENS — The personality is irritable, tense, and driven. There is loneliness like
HEATHER and WATER VIOLET. The state creates NERVOUS TENSION and CARDIO-
VASCULAR STRAIN. Inner tension mounts out of concern for others. NERVOUS
BREAKDOWN. The individual is efficient with lots of skill and ability. They are leaders with
short tempers, and are arrogant, intimidating and self centered. There is also a problem with
impulse control and the remedy restores a balance of mind over emotions. A feeling of self
mastery is achieved as with HOLLY and CHERRY PLUM AND VERVAIN. These individuals can
experience HOT FLASHES, and are QUICK THINKING and NATURAL EXTROVERTS, and
can suffer from SKIN RASHES.

LARCH — This individual suffers with poor self confidence, with good ability. Therefore, they
experience fear of failure and the personality doesnít unfold but impoverishes. The personality
is logical and self limiting and not robust enough to fight off negative feelings. It works well for
ALCOHOLICS who do not feel as good as others. Larch is also excellent in treating IMPOTENCE.
The person is too focused on the inside instead of tasks in the environment like CERATO and
MIMULUS. There is worry and insufficient empowerment to meet life's challenges. Also, one can see
alienation from others and may present depression but is a lack of joy or courage.

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MIMULUS — This remedy is for THOSE WHO HAVE FEAR along with ROCK ROSE,
CHERRY PLUM, ASPEN, and RED CHESTNUT. There are great archetypal fears on the physical
plane, like a hummingbird caught in a colony of rooks. They are based on the harshness of this
world and life in this body. Excellent for people of a delicate nature. There is a lack of confidence
and courage and fears of enclosed spaces, such as elevators and cancer. They are shy and nervous
and worse after any kind of surgery, crowds and exams. Fear of knowledge. These are fears of a
concrete origin with lowered vitality with hypochondriacal obsessions from a minor symptom. The
state includes CHRONIC DIARRHEA, HIVES, DUODENAL ULCERS, ATOPIC DERMATITIS,
PHOBIAS, AND PASSIVE DEPENDENT PERSONALITY. The dreaded personality, event, or thing
is seen as a hurdle to be avoided. The individual is shy and tries to hide that fact from others
and is hypersensitive to the environment.

MUSTARD — This remedy is used for deep depression with no known cause. It
belongs with HONEYSUCKLE, CLEMATIS, OLIVE, WILD ROSE, WHITE CHESTNUT, and
CHESTNUT BUD in the group, LACK OF INTEREST IN THE PRESENT MOMENT. Gloom,
lethargy and CHRONIC FATIGUE and disturbances of APPETITE and these symptoms are
shared with CHICORY and CRABAPPLE. Therefore, one can see weight gain or loss and
constipation. Dread of darkness (climate affective disorder) and a disinclination to recreation
and health supportive interests is common in this state. This remedy can be useful in HEAD
INJURY where nerve damage and/or misallignment of the skull are present, and can be
responsible for lowering of consciousness and the ability to receive the amount of light that
is necessary for the brain to function properly. There is the emotional sensation of a dark
cloud hanging over everything. The individual may appear very absent minded, and tasks as
well as interactions with others give them no joy. Mustard can also be used for AUTISM
and RETARDATION in order to replace existential gloom with joy (HORNBEAM and WILD
OAT). Weeping, moroseness, loneliness, and ill tempered nature are usually present.

OAK — This remedy describes the "soldier and sufferer.” There is a stoic perseverance in
the face of hardship. Mental, physical and spiritual exhaustion are present. Oak belongs to
the group DESPONDENCE and DESPAIR along with WILLOW and CRABAPPLE, LARCH,
STAR OF BETHLEHEM, SWEET CHESTNUT, ELM, and PINE. The individual is bent over with
exertion and one-sided activity. PSYCHOSOMATIC DISEASE, COMPULSION TO WORK
OVERRIDES THE NEED TO ENJOY HEALTHY DIVERSIONS and CREATIVE RELAXATION.
One perseveres in one's duties at the expense of one's health (CENTAURY). The issues of
self-discipline, serious intention, loyalty, and overwork abound for these individuals, as well as
focusing on completing tasks and commitment. There is a reluctance to appear weak in front
of others. This state has high ideals and it never occurs to the individual that one can get to
heaven on playfulness also. Therefore the remedy is good to give if someone is in need of
perseverance after a long illness or in physical therapy. It is a deeper state than elm.

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OLIVE — This remedy show total exhaustion of mind and body after a great strain or
nursing the sick. LOWERED KIDNEY FUNCTION is seen and LOWERED OXYGEN LEVELS
IN THE BLOOD as well as TOXIC INTESTINAL FLORA and ALCOHOLISM. The Olive
state is always a call to humility, and a challenge to deal with one's vital energy as well.
This remedy will help to deal with stress with stamina and joy. The remedy belongs to
the group LACK OF INTEREST IN PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES along with CLEMATIS,
HONEYSUCKLE, WILD ROSE, WHITE CHESTNUT, CHESTNUT BUD, and MUSTARD.
There is weariness of mind, body, and emotions, and rest and recuperation are called for.
Apathy can be present, one starts a task and doesn't finish it. Those in social services or
suffering from prolonged illness.

PINE — This state has much GUILT and DESPAIR along with CRABAPPLE, OAK, WILLOW,
STAR OF BETHLEHEM, SWEET CHESTNUT, ELM, AND LARCH. The person in a Pine state
also is susceptible to regret, self-reproach, and self-blame. OCD, GASTRIC and DUODENAL
ULCERS, IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, ASTHMA, and INSOMNIA can be seen along
with other remedies such as MUSTARD and WHITE CHESTNUT. ITCHING, as well as
the aforementioned symptoms, can be seen if there is deep seated conflict being expressed
through the body. There is a masochistic desire to sacrifice the self as one clings to guilt.

RED CHESTNUT — This remedy belongs to the group OVERLY CONCERNED FOR THE
WELFARE OF OTHERS like Calcarea Carbonica. They suffer for those they love, and even
feel their pain. But things always work out differently than we expect and we cannot control
another's destiny. Red Chestnut is a good remedy for codependents and enablers. One must
learn to have faith that each person will find their way. Good remedy for countertransference.
It is similar to Chicory but much more selfless. But there is great attachment to those held dear.
Overprotection and self-sacrifice are common in this state. The person is even afraid of harmless
symptoms, and constantly tells their children to "be careful.” Red Chestnut also belongs to the
group THOSE WHO HAVE FEAR along with MIMULUS, ROCK ROSE, CHERRY PLUM, and
ASPEN. Weakness and nervousness are common. There is a tightening of the stomach to hold
on to others, and worry wears away at the nervous system. It is a state caused by trauma or fear,
and like HYDROGEN requires wholeness to survive. One can harbor feelings of helplessness
and self blame, as well as extreme terror and panic. A good antidote to accidents, sudden illness
and natural disasters, when there is difficulty coping with the onrush of elemental energies. Also
excellent in the treatment of holocaust survivors and refugees. The solar plexus is frozen with
fear, like Stramonium. There is an accelerated heart rate, sobbing, choking sensation, indigestion,
nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, sensitivity to noise and touch, fainting and internal trembling. RED
CHESTNUT WILL RESTORE EQUILIBRIUM AFTER A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN. The adrenal
overload is repaired after so much fright, and peace of mind is restored. A perceived closeness to
death of self or loved one can cause panic and internal trembling. It also antidotes chronic worry
and loss of sleep. PTSD, ANGER, HATRED, IRRATIONAL BEHAVIOR, RESENTMENT and
IMPATIENCE.
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ROCK WATER — A remedy used to treat self repression and perfectionism. Rigidity and
hardening of structure are common physical and emotional attributes. OVERCARE FOR
OTHERS' WELFARE in the general group, along with, BEECH, VERVAIN, CHICORY, RED
CHESTNUT and VINE. These individuals need to overly control and influence others. This is
where the inner tension and strain are produced. SACRIFICE and LOSS OF PLEASURE are
the emotional results. These actions and attitudes grow out of despair and disappointment.
There can be tendencies toward obsessive compulsive disorder and ritualism, and so one can
also think of CHERRY PLUM, VERVAIN, PINE and CRABAPPLE. This self-centered willpower
can elicit despair, depression, frustration, anger and inner conflict (Kali Carbonicum). Also
present in this state is a sense of spiritual perfectionism and pride, as well as the driven
perfectionism of marathon runners and triathletes. There is a constant need to suppress
important human needs: "the adaptable idealist.”

SCLERANTHUS — Manic depression, BIPOLAR DISORDER, dissociative and multiple

personality disorder, as well as conversion disorder can be helped by this remedy. These
individuals are aimless, impulsive, indecisive and reactive in their behavior. They are either in
"heaven or in hell." They tend to change clothes two or three times a day. They are active
or apathetic and cannot decide between two choices, with many nervous and dithery gestures.
Their bodily symptoms seem to change constantly, with a lack of balance, and inner ear
problems. Constipation alternates with diarrhea, and high and low temperatures. This state can
develop before the age of three years due to a chaotic environment. That individual cannot
reach his/her own intuitive center. Also one can see alternation between mental and emotional
symptoms (Platina). There can be quick changes of weight and can be good for travel sickness
and head injuries (Mustard, Hornbeam, and Wild Oat). Scleranthus produces mental calm and
the ability to be in charge (Elm). It is also used in cases of TUBERCULOSIS and OTHER
LUNG DISEASES, as well as indecisiveness leading to chronic illness with a vacillation between
feeling loved and rejected (ASTHMA). This remedy like Chicory and Heather is much worse
if stimulated by details and cares and cannot make career decisions. These persons are
emotionally unstable, overwhelmed, and plagued by feelings of inadequacy and indecision.

STAR OF BETHLEHEM — This remedy is for shock and fright. There is a half dream state
and accompanying inner numbness and psychosomatic illness. The personality cannot come into
an active role in life. This remedy can reintegrate the personality and help insure mental clarity
and inner strength. It is good to use if there is NO RESPONSE TO TREATMENT. There
is an unconscious block on the psychic energy and there can also be a lack of appetite and
digestive system. (Ignatia and Aconite). ONE CAN SEE ULCERATIVE COLITIS AND CROHN'S
DISEASE DUE TO GRIEF. It is used well for anger and prolonged outrage that may lead
to depression, with suppressed feelings of deep pain and despair. This remedy allows the
personality to move through DENIAL and move into ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of emotional
possibilities and balance.

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SWEET CHESTNUT — A remedy for despair, and one of the most negative states of the
soul. The individual is convinced that there is no more help for him and he has reached the
limit of his endurance. The soul is unprotected, like a bird that has fallen from the nest. The
personality confronts itself ready for a spiritual change. Transformation is gradually achieved
without getting lost in the process. These individuals hide their feelings like AGRIMONY and
are NOT as suicidal as CHERRY PLUM. It is an emergency state of the soul. This remedy
belongs to the group DESPONDECY AND DESPAIR along with MUSTARD, CRABAPPLE,
OAK, WILLOW, STAR OF BETHLEHEM, ELM, OAK, PINE, and LARCH. There is a morbid
preoccupation with the self and its problems. One's inner reserves have been drained. It can
be used after prolonged pain. This remedy experiences the DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL,
and there can be a morbid preoccupation with death. Attitudes such as deep nihilism which
could lead to suicidal ideation can also be present.

VERVAIN — These individuals are overdoers and perfectionists. They are also sensitive to
injustice, like Causticum. Over-enthusiastic, and tend to proselytize their belief system. The
stress of these attitudes can at times lead to emotional breakdown (HYPERTHYROIDISM).
The manic type state can be improved with Vervain as it helps release muscle tension like
CHERRY PLUM, VINE, CHICORY. FANATICISM and POOR IMPULSE CONTROL as well
as BIPOLAR NATURE fall within the boundaries of this remedy. VERVAIN, CHERRY PLUM,
IMPATIENS and HOLLY all help contain Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Vervain state
shows psychosis with excessive fervency, (joy, love friendship, disgust, and rejection.)

VINE — The attitude for this personality is DOMINEERING. It belongs to the group,
OVERCARE FOR OTHERS. These individuals can be overbearing, ambitious and suffer from
envy. These feelings can sometimes lead to the onset of GASTRIC and DUODENAL ULCERS
and CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE. The Vine person is convinced of his or her leadership
abilities and therefore assumes overcontrol of others. The opinions and wishes of others are
disregarded. That can be abusive and stubborn as well as goal-oriented and these individuals
don't normally attend to their own needs. There is a tendency toward egocentrism with
tyrannical needs. Vine opens the goals of the Higher Self because this state was preceded by
overattempts to fight back and is created by powerful inner tensions.

WALNUT — This personality is always worse with change of circumstances. This remedy
allows the individual to take the final steps to change some negative aspects of their personality
where they are still caught up in old circumstances. To be used where major changes are about
to take place. It helps with a new beginning in the emotional and spiritual spheres, such as
teething, puberty, meno-pause, pregnancy and old age. Walnut can alleviate stress due to major
change so as not to revert to old patterns. It is for those who are about to take the final step to
break old conventions. Walnut is also supportive to those with a pioneering spirit and need the
guidance of the Higher Self. It is THE BREAKER OF SPELLS and allows one to let go of the ideas

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of the past in order to fulfill the mission of one's life. It stabilizes chiropractic manipulation, helps
with the pain of withdrawal from addiction and stabilizes the therapist against the energies of his
or her clients; it offers protection from deep impressionability and environmental radiation like
power lines and computers, pollens and perfumes. Physical symptoms can include GASTRIC and
DUODENAL ULCERS. The over-impressionability causes disturbances from deep within.

WATER VIOLET — This type of individual can appear proud and aloof. The
delusion of being "above others" and "special" is maintained. But there is a deep
down vulnerability and loneliness that shies away from confrontation (NARCISSISM).
The desire for attention fuels the feelings
of grandiosity. Active engagement with others is avoided. ISOLATION LEAVES THE INNER
SELF EMPTY. Pride alienates others and it may be the unconscious need to keep others away
because of fear. The state emerges from deeply held humiliations and offenses. So the offended
decides to raise himself above the offender instead of possibly receiving the appraisal of their
personality. One then becomes unapproachable and unassailable and must then withdraw to
deal with their own problems in their own way. Teachers and healers are often WATER
VIOLET.

WHITE CHESTNUT — In this state we can see constant mental chatter, even in bed
at night, preventing sleep. These individuals can also suffer from INSOMNIA, FRONTAL
HEADACHES, and GRINDING LOWER JAWS. This constant flow of chatter "blocks
the soul's progress." There is preoccupation and intense worry (OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE
DISORDER, IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, ULCERS and INDIGESTION). One sees an
inability to stop anxiety and compulsive thinking as with the states resolved by PINE,
CHERRY PLUM and CRABAPPLE.

WILD OAT — Shows the inability to decide one's future course of life. There is a lack of
motivation and a feeling of indifference as well as a lack of appetite. This remedy is an excellent help
for such problems such as HEAD INJURIES, MENTAL DISORDERS, RETARDATION, OBESITY,
PEPTIC ULCERS, NON-INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES, and PHYSICAL ILLNESSES DUE TO
LACK OF KNOWLEDGE, or DISINTEREST IN THE BODY. One can experience aimlessness
because of a lack of purpose in life, boredom and lack of concentration. Children can lose interest
in school and play, like CERATO, HORNBEAM, GORSE, GENTIAN and SCLERANTHUS. These
individuals start many things and are good at them but can't decide. It is an excessively self-centered
personality. There is a need for depth and breadth to tap into intuition, and like HOLLY, it is a good
opener to a case. One often sees domineering parents in the childhood, so the child was not able
to practice making his/her own decisions. This state can also manifest in EATING and SEXUAL
DISORDERS.

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WILD ROSE — There is a deep sense of HOPELESSNESS. This individual lives in a fixed state
of "negative personality.” A deep misunderstanding develops during the first days of life or from
earlier existences and initiative is abandoned. There is resignation in regard to inner and outer life.
The soul feels deserted and abandoned, as though hungry and there is no one there to attend
to its needs. The person is half dead. As in chronic illness or a "stuck" marriage, the person is
beyond depression, but instead there is resigned acceptance. These individuals can be boring and
tiresome. This remedy can also be used when processing EARLY CHILDHOOD in psychotherapy.
Wild Rose belongs to the group, LACK OF INTEREST IN PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES. One
sees a lack of energy as well as a "flat affect"; it can be used in MENTAL ILLNESS, such
as SCHIZOPHRENIC STATES, DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, PSYCHOSIS, and SCHIZOID
PERSONALITY where passivity is the major emotional presentation. There is a disinterest in
fighting for health and a withdrawal from reality to protect the emotional life. There is no joy
in wishes or dreams. The personality becomes chronically entrenched in TERMINAL ILLNESS or
DISABILITY.

WILLOW — This remedy is used for PSYCHOSOMATIC ILLNESS as is the remedy

HOLLY, and belongs to the group, DESPAIR AND DESPONDENCY along with PINE,
OAK, ELM, SWEET CHESTNUT, LARCH, CRAB APPLE and STAR OF BETHLEHEM.
This individual shows resentment and bitterness, as well as PHYSICAL RIGIDITY and
WORN FEATURES. Unreleased anger can cause COLICKY PAINS, TENSION HEADACHES,
and DEPRESSION. Psychosomatic illness is caused by suppression of emotions and/or over-
compliance. HEART PROBLEMS, TACHYCARDIA, HYPERTENSION, HYPERVENTILATION,
CHRONIC COUGHS, CONSTIPATION, SKIN LESIONS, and INSOMNIA. One feels victim-
ized and burdened by an undeserved fate and seeks to blame others. This remedy is
for all disorders involving resentment and blame. It describes the PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE
PERSONALITY, ANTISOCIAL and DISRUPTIVE PERSONALITIES (HOLLY) and even
PARANOID STATES with feelings of dissatisfaction, self pity, self-righteousness and denial
of reality.

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