The Red Chestnut person’s worries and anxieties are for others. Their thoughts are solely occupied with the health and well being of other members of their family, friends or acquaintances – often to the extent they have ceased to worry about themselves. Red Chestnut helps with the realization that one can only be responsible for one’s self and this clarity helps to overcome their fears and to trust in the process of life.
This is the remedy for extreme fear, terror and panic, usually with trembling, perspiration and, in some cases, sudden paralysis or unconsciousness. Rock Rose is the appropriate remedy when terror creates panic or when one is literally paralyzed by fear.
Rock Water people are very strict with themselves and their lives, often denying the joys and pleasures of life because they consider it might interfere with their work. They are hard on themselves and expect perfection in all they do. This remedy helps them to be less focused and more flexible and to consider all of their needs.
This remedy is for indecision and uncertainty and is invaluable for people who cannot choose between one thing and another. Often any decisions made will later be reversed and, as they are unable to discuss their difficulties with others, they struggle alone. Scleranthus helps these people to see the larger picture required to make informed decisions.
This is the remedy for shock in any form and is indicated whenever there is trauma to the system - both mental and physical - for example from an accident, a bereavement or any emotionally disturbing news which causes great distress. Star of Bethlehem helps to stabilize the mind and body - especially where sudden emotional shock has caused a convulsion of the system - and also assists in acceptance of the inevitable.
