Ainsworths Olive Bach Remedy 10ml

The Clematis person is quiet, dreamy and drowsy, appearing to be not fully awake and have no great interest in life. They live more in the future than in the present and are absent-minded and inattentive, appearing to be in a world of their own. This remedy helps to be more concentrated and grounded in the present.

Aspen is recommended for the type of vague, indefinable, anticipatory fear that takes the form of apprehension and anxiety. It will assist persons who are prone to nightmares, sleep walking/talking and terrified that something terrible and unknown is going to happen. This remedy will help the sufferer to gain optimism and trust.

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.

Mustard is for those of us who suffer from periods of deep depression, sadness and gloom, which appear for no apparent reason and will disappear as suddenly as they come on. This remedy helps to dispel these dark clouds and thus allows balance and clarity.

White Chestnut is the required remedy when we cannot unwind and the mind is assaulted by constant spiralling thoughts. These thoughts, ideas and arguments are constantly spinning and repetitive.  Dr Bach called this the ‘gramophone record remedy’ as it helps to relieve this mental whirlpool and restore peace of mind.

Heather persons prefer the company of others and feel the need to discuss their own affairs with whoever is available. They have a tendency to sap vitality from others and, as a consequence, are often avoided. This remedy assists them to feel comfortable in their own company and helps cultivate an awareness and greater interest in life generally.

Willow is for when we see ourselves as victims and feel that life has treated us badly. We wrap ourselves in anger, resentment, self-pity and bitterness, blaming others for our misfortune. Between our irritable and sulky moods, we seem to actively enjoy this gloom and despair. The Willow remedy helps to lift us from this hollow of self-mortification and to adopt a more forgiving and positive approach to life.

The Impatiens person is quick in thought and action and wishes all things to be done without hesitation or delay. They tend to be restless, fretful and jumpy and are impatient of people who work at a slower rate – often preferring to work and think alone, so they can choose their own speed. Impatiens helps to regain momentum and poise so that life is experienced at a comfortable pace, giving time to enjoy the pleasures of life.

This is a very capable person who is certain of their own ability and confident of success. They have a tendency to use their gifts to gain power, dominate others and be aggressively proud. This greed for power and authority can make them tyrannical and dictatorial. The Vine remedy does not affect self-assurance or leadership, but will help these people to become less harsh or severe and more understanding of other people, especially those whom they consider to be weaker.

The Mimulus person experiences fears that they know and that exist in everyday life, such as illness, pain, accidents, heights, poverty, the dark, death etc. Their fearful nature extends to contact with people and they are usually shy, nervous or retiring. This remedy will assist in gaining the courage to confront their fears and, by so doing, diminish them.

Chestnut Bud is for those who have difficulty in learning from their mishaps, finding it necessary to have the same experience several times before accepting it.  This remedy helps such people to be aware of the consequences of their previous actions and, with this larger viewpoint, to make more informed choices.

A wonderful remedy for feelings of despair, self-hatred and disgust with a sense of being unclean, both in mind and body, including impure thoughts or bad moods. This remedy helps us to accept and see things clearly, in their true proportion, free of shame and cleansed.