Agrimony                 Putting on a cheerful face to hide problems
Aspen                      Fears and worries of unknown origin, nervous and anxious
Beech                      Critical and intolerant of others
Centaury                 Difficulty in saying no, anxious to please
Cerato                     Doubtful of own ability to judge situations
Cherry Plum            Fear of losing control and of irrational thoughts and/or impulses
Chestnut Bud          Failure to learn from experience, repeating the same mistakes
Chicory                   Over-protective, possessive, selfish
Clematis                  Day-dreaming, lack of interest in present
Crab Apple              Poor self-image, feelings of shame, sense of uncleanness
Elm                          Overwhelmed or burdened by responsibility
Gentian                   Easily discouraged, hesitant, despondent
Gorse                      Hopelessness and despair, pessimism
Heather                   Self-absorbed, dislike of being alone, excessively talkative
Holly                        Feelings of extreme jealousy, bitter, envious, suspicious
Honeysuckle            Living in the past, feeling homesick
Hornbeam                Monday morning feeling, emotional exhaustion
Impatiens                 Impatient, irritable
Larch                       Lack of self-confidence, feeling of inferiority without envy
Mimulus                   Fear of known things, shyness
Mustard                   Deep gloom for no apparent reason
Oak                         Exhausted but struggles on
Olive                        Emotional burnout
Pine                         Self-reproach, guilt
Red Chestnut          Overanxious or over-concerned for others
Rock Rose              Terror, sudden alarm, nightmares
Rock Water             For those who are overly strict with themselves
Scleranthus             Indecisive, unable to decide between two options
Star of Bethlehem    After-effects of fright, grief or shock
Sweet Chestnut       At the limits of endurance, deep despair, bleak outlook
Vervain                   Over-enthusiastic, argumentative with fixed principles and ideas
Vine                         Strong-willed with a tendency to be domineering or inflexible
Walnut                     Facing major life changes, needs protecting from others influences
Water Violet             Prefer to be alone, proud
White Chestnut        Unwanted thoughts, preoccupations and worries
Wild Oat                  Uncertainty as to the right path in life to follow, currently dissatisfied
Wild Rose                Resigned, apathetic, making little effort to improve situations
Willow                      Resentment, feelings of self-pity
    Can I take the Bach Flower Essences with my herbs / medication?
    Yes. There are no contraindications with taking them with other forms of
    treatment. Since they work on a more subtle level, they do not interfere with
    other forms of treatment.

    Do I have to avoid anything before or after taking the essences?
    No. You may take them with water, juice or food. Unlike other homeopathic
    preparations, their effectiveness will not be affected by other substances.

    How long should I take them?
    How often or for how long you take Bach Flower Essences® depends on you. If
    your mood is just fleeting or you're in a bit of a crisis you may only need one
    dose, but if you've been feeling the same for some time, there is no set limit as
    to how long you can take you chosen Essence®.

    Can someone with an alcohol sensitivity take the Essences?
    For those who are sensitive to alcohol, the Essences may be applied to pulse
    points on the wrists and temples.

    Can I overdose; what happens if a child drinks the bottle?
    One cannot overdose on the remedies. If a child took the remedy bottle and did
    not need any of the essences, there would be no effect. If the child needed the
    essence in the remedy bottle, one could expect some restoration of balance.

    Can children take them?
    Yes, the Essences® can be taken by women, men, children and pets - even
    plants have been known to benefit. Bach Flower Essences® are completely
    natural and safe to be used at any time, by the entire family.
Flower Therapy
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