Bach Remedies Gorse to Larch
Gentian flower essence- treats despondency after set backs, things may be going well but something arises which throws a glitch in the mix. It may be only a temporary set back but leads to a feeling of failure. Gentian helps us to restore faith and move forward with confidence. Gentian enhances our perseverance, confidence and faith.
Gorse flower essence- is a powerful remedy for treating pessimism, not just pessimism but a complete sense of hopelessness. People suffering in this state see no point in trying because they have no faith in a positive resolution to their challenge. This remedy builds optimism and faith by supporting a sunnier outlook on life. This remedy is useful for people who have been ill for a while and feel there is no hope for them to ever recover.
Heather flower essence- is helpful for those who are often overcome with a need to talk about themselves, constantly to everyone they meet. This is often do to feelings of loneliness and overconcern with themselves. Those needing heather may never see it in themselves, where as friends and family may easily identify this behavior in the other person. The heather person is self absorbed and often unconscious of their behavior. Heather fosters tranquility and emotional self sufficency. Those needing this remedy will often find that after using it they are more at ease with themselves and able to enjoy inner solitude.
Holly flower essence- is an excellent remedy to treat anger, jealousy and envy. It is almost like there is a vexation in the personality which prevents them from experiencing happiness in their life. This is a very corrosive state of being which unchecked leads to bitterness and suspicion and corrupts the the hearts ability to love. Holly builds a sense of compassion in the heart and soul, enhancing our ability to be loving and inclusive with others. This is a tremendously powerful remedy which helps us feel love through our hearts and extend it to others. Dr. Bach felt Holly was one of the most important and widely applicable remedies.
Honeysuckle flower essence- helps us to be more in the present, especially when there is a longing for the past. There is a certain nostalgia for the ‘good old days’, when things were better and life was good. This attitude presents one from being fully in the moment and accepting life as it is. Honeysuckle helps us to gain a greater interest in the present and move forward and engage emotionally with the present.
Hornbeam flower essence- treats weariness, that kind of Monday morning feeling that can linger past Monday morning. Hornbeam treats mental lethargy and the physical fatigue that accompanies it. This feeling of exhaustion is often due to engaging in actions which do not really fulfill us, the weariness being a kind of avoidance pattern. Hornbeam helps us get our ‘Joie de vivre’ back our joy of life. Hornbeam helps us to shake off our weariness and restore our dynamic mental and physical energy. This is a wonderful essence for helping us to engage in life more fully and face our tasks with greater enthusiasm.
Impatiens flower essence-treats impatiens. Those needing this remedy are tense, feel pressured by time, are unhappy with the the pace of others . . . they tend to talk fast, eat fast, drive fast and have no patience for those who act slower than themselves. They tend to anger quickly and have a fiery temper. Impatiens can be of great benefit to people who feel they rush through life. It enhances ones ability to slow down and enjoy the flow of life. It treats general irritation and intolerance by helping one to embrace life and circumstances with greater ease and flexibility.
Larch flower essence- essence is wonderful for helping us to overcome the fear of failure. It also builds confidence with verbal expression helping us to voice our needs and express ourselves where we previously felt stifled. Larch is a wonderful essence for building self confidence helping us to overcome feelings of being second class or not good enough. Those needing this essence generally have the ability but lack the confidence to advance in life the way want to but don’t due to feelings of inferiority.