Sweet Chestnut
This essence is for those who feel they have reached the end of their endurance and cannot see an end to their suffering and pain. They see no light at the end of the tunnel and life no longer seems worthwhile. They feel utterly dejected and heartbroken and may sob with desperation. This essence helps lift the sadness so the light reappears, restoring hope and replacing the anguish with belief in some future happiness.
Star of Bethlehem
This is the essence for those who have suffered shock- the distress of bad news or of an accident. This essence comforts and helps in time of sorrow.
Scleranthus
This is the essence for indecision and hesitancy, for the ability to decide between one thing and another. Shall I go or shall I stay? Shall I buy this or that?- first choosing one thing, then deciding on the other. This constant dilemma can be very wearing and cause much mental turmoil. Scleranthus is the essence to ease this uncertainty, to help the person know his/her own mind and thus help in reaching a decision without so much debate.
Rock Water
Rock Water is the essence to help those who are so rigid of mind that they deny themselves some of the simplest pleasures of life. They are self –righteous and self-disciplined and force themselves to live up to the standards and expectations they have set for themselves. They can be martyrs- and will suffer much if it sets an example for others to follow. They can be self-punishing too, forcing themselves to do without certain luxuries or comforts, telling themselves that it is good for them and so justify the harsh treatment. The Rock Water essence helps then to relax and be less demanding of themselves, so that their high standards remain, but are more reasonable. Rock Water is the only essence that is not derived from a flower, plant or tree, it is the water of a natural spring that is know for its healing qualities.
Rock Rose
This essence combats the most intense fear of all- the terror and panic experienced if one is unfortunate enough to witness an accident, or have the terrifying thought of an accident occurring. It is also excellent for those who wake in terror from nightmares. Whenever there is the sudden onset of an awful fear such as this, Rock Rose is the essence to restore calm.
Red Chestnut
This essence is for those who fear for the safety, health or well being of those they love. They tend to worry when their children go on a school trip, that they might fall ill or be injured in some way. If their spouse has to travel, they cannot rest until they are home again safe and sound. This essence helps these people to have more faith and put their fears into true perspective.
Pine
This essence is for guilt- for those who carry a burden of guilt about something awful they believe they have done, or which they feel has been their fault. They often take the blame for the mistakes of others and frequently apologize. Sometimes they may even feel guilty for living. This emotion can be extremely destructive as the person tries to keep their guilty feelings a secret, burying it deep inside where it festers and begins to grow out of proportion. Pine helps the person to realize that they are not to blame, that others make mistakes too, and so helps then release the heavy burden of accumulated guilt and shame.
Olive
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.
oak
The oak essence is for those who are brave and do not give in to adversity. Even when ill, they fight on as long as they can, trying one treatment after another in their quest for health. They become discontented and unhappy if their illness or incapacity interferes with their natural desire to get on with their life, to do the things they want to do, or to be of help to others. The essence is needed when such people are so prevented, to help relieve the dissatisfaction it causes. It may be that their capacity is caused by overwork- a common occurrence with oak people because their natural reaction would be to ignore their body’s call for rest. In such cases, the essence would help to restore their strength.
Mustard
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.
