The common dog rose is the essence for those who become apathetic and lack motivation. Wild Rose people are those who dislike change and are happy with life as it is. In illness they become resigned to their suffering and in general accept all that happens. This essence helps them to find that spark of enthusiasm, which makes life seem more exciting and rewarding.

 

This essence is for persistent worrying thoughts, mental arguments, ideas and concerns that go round and round in circles, usually at times when there is insufficient interest in the moment to occupy the mind fully. These thoughts can cause insomnia, as sufferers are unable to free themselves from the mental torment. The White Chestnut essence, therefore, helps to restore peace of mind.

This essence is for those who feel exhausted as a result of much suffering or overwork. They feel drained of energy and find it difficult to carry out their normal routine.

This essence is for times of gloom and depression that occur for no apparent reason, but descend like a dark cloud overshadowing the light and joy in life. Mustard helps to drive away the cloud so the sunshine reappears and happiness is restored.

The wild pink honeysuckle provides the essence for those whose thoughts dwell on past experiences- happy memories, nostalgia, homesickness, regrets or perhaps re-living some unpleasant event. Honeysuckle unlocks the mind and so brings the present back into focus.

This essence comes from the wild clematis and helps those whose thoughts are in the future, looking forward to happier times or dwelling on what the future might bring or on an upcoming event. Their future seems much more exciting then the present. Clematis people tend to daydream and can be sleepy, drowsy individuals, sometimes drifting off into a world of their own.

This essence made from the bud of the horse chestnut tree is for those who do not take full advantage of experience and so repeat the same mistakes time and time again. This essence helps such people to be more observant and aware of this pitfall and so learn the lessons of daily life more easily.