Hornbeam
For the person who is tired, exhausted and weary, suffering from mental and physical exhaustion, can’t face the day. Doubts their ability yet finds the strength to carry on and gives their all.
Impatiens
Keywords: Impatience
Impatience, irritability, extreme mental tension. Prefers to work alone and does not like to be hindered by others who are slow. Active, nervous, does everything quickly. Seems to be in a race. Mental tension through frustration and other pressures. Finishes other people’s sentences if slower. This remedy promotes a more relaxed, tolerant, patient and gentle outlook.
Larch
Lack of confidence. Expects to fail and therefore makes no attempt. Feels less capable than others. False modesty in admiration of others. Convinced of failure, even to try. This remedy is useful before exams. Feels inferior (but secretly knows ability is there).
Mimulus
Fears of a known origin. Fears and anxiety about all the hazards of difficulties of everyday life (eg illness, death, accidents, dark, poverty, people, animals, speaking in public, etc). Fear of any definite thing or situation.
Mustard
Keywords: Deep gloom with no origin (black depression)
Black depression. Melancholy. Gloom. Hopeless despair for no reason. All thoughts are of self. A cloud across their sun. This remedy promotes inner serenity, stability, joy and peace.
Oak
Despairing yet never ceases efforts. Inner strength is beginning to fade yet still gets on with life. Courageous and does not mind that others know of their trials. Discontent from poor health interfering with work. Reliable. Dependable. Likes to help others. Restores the natural fighting spirit.
Olive
Complete exhaustion. Mental fatigue. Long-suffering under adverse conditions. Mind and body are utterly weary and drained. Everything is an effort. Helpful in convalescence. Little time for relaxation and enjoyment. Tires easily. Mind weary. Suffered under long-term stress. Cannot enjoy work or things that used to give pleasure and interest.
Pine
Keyword: Self-reproach, guilt
Self reproach. Feelings of guilt. Never content with achievements. Too humble and apologetic. Feels guilty for own errors and is even prepared to blame self for others’ mistakes. Is over-conscientous but never content with achievements and often overworks. Has guilt complex which takes away all joy. (Note: Not to be confused with self-disgust – see Crab apple)
Red Chestnut
Excessive fear. Anxiety for others. Fears the worst and anticipates others’ misfortunes. Over-concern and fear for others – of calamity befalling them.
Rock Rose
Terror. Panic. Extreme fright. Frightened for others who are sick or injured. Terrorised after witnessing an accident or near accident. Terror from a nightmare. Terrorised after a near-escape.
Rock Water
Self-repression. Self-denial. Martyrdom. Strong opinions. Strict. Sense of spiritual pride. Hard taskmasters. Scrupulous. The remedy for those with strong opinions. Rigidity of outlook – often physical as well. Too concerned with their own perfection and setting an example for all too behold to interfere in the lives of others.
Scleranthus
Uncertain, indecisive, hesitant. In two minds. Finds it difficult to say yes or no. Cannot choose or make decisions. Swayed between two things or possibilities. Experiences extremes. Unreliable due to constantly changing outlook. Wastes time and loses opportunities.
Star of Bethlehem
After-effects of physical or mental shock. Trauma and suppressed trauma. Ailments with no apparent cause. A bad fright. Post-traumatic stress. Sudden sad news.
Sweet Chestnut
Extreme mental anguish. Hopeless despair at limit of endurance. Utter despair and anguish. Feels utterly alone. Future is complete darkness. No hope. No peace. Bereavement.
Vervain
Strain, stress, tension, over-enthusiasm, over-effort. Will is too strong for body and the person “lives on their nerves”. Time seems to be working against you. Feels tense and frustrated. Strong opinion imposed on others. Highly strung. Fanatical. Tension causes inability to relax. Mind always ahead, inclined to tackle too many jobs at the same time. Extremes of mental energy.
Vine
Dominating, forceful, ambitious, efficient, strong-willed. Quick-thinkers in emergency. Like to lay down the law and want things done their way. No desire to convert others, just expect obedience. Craves power. Greedy for authority. Child may rule the roost. Knows better than anyone. Can be tyrannical and dictatorial.
