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absentmindedness, 36–37, 44–45, 47,
123–24, 192, 234
abuse by others, 162, 209, 313
accidents, 127, 128
see also emergencies
accusations, 110, 147, 234–35, 256
achievement, compulsion for
demands of oneself, 198
dogmatic, 51, 100, 222, 235, 264
in elm syndrome, 51–54
and fear of failure, 54, 74–76
stress-creating, 54, 235, 356
see also ambition
aggressiveness, 235–36
with bitterness, 166, 209, 235–36
with compulsions, 208, 236
in holly syndrome, 66–69, 240
stress-based, 207
suppressed, 66–67, 92, 258
see also hate; rage; violence
agrimony (agrimonia eupatoria), 5
meaning and use of, 8, 10–14
see also artificiality; sensitivity;
substance abuse
allergies, 236
in beech syndrome, 19–20, 21
as intolerance, 177, 301
severe reactions, 67, 176, 350
altruism, 23, 25–26, 111
ambition, 236–37
demands on oneself, 198, 221, 269
loneliness caused by, 222–23, 307
in oak syndrome, 96–100, 240
spinal problems caused by, 342
anemia, 101, 161, 237, 243, 330
anxiety, 12
in aspen syndrome, 15–17, 239
causes of, 116, 214, 218
consequences of, 175, 218, 253, 280
in mimulus syndrome, 85–89, 240
with other factors, 216, 217, 219
performance/test, 115, 124, 197
see also nervous behavior; timidity;
worries
arrogance, 63, 132, 149, 238
artificiality, 238
in agrimony syndrome, 10–14, 239
see also dishonesty; facade;
self-deception
asceticism, 238
in rock water syndrome, 119–22, 240
self-abuse in, 342, 346
self-castigation, 120, 228, 343
see also self-abuse
Asian philosophy, 59
aspen (populus tremula), 5
meaning and use of, 15–18
see also anxiety; imagination;
mistrust; timidity
assertiveness, insufficient, 23, 144,
145, 178, 343
assertiveness, suppressed, 92
asthma, bronchial, 309
authoritarian behavior, 238
authority, dependence on, 105–9, 238
aversion, 176
to conflict, 10–11, 20, 57
to filth, 48–49, 194–96, 249
to socializing, 247, 321
suppression of, 19–21, 169, 238
see also intolerance
Bach, Edward, 1, 2, 168
Bach flower therapy, 1–4, 6–9
Bach flowers, listed, 5–6
Bechterev’s Syndrome, 81
bed-wetting, 239
beech (fagus sylvatica), 5
meaning and use of, 19–22
see also allergies; generosity;
intolerance
behavior problems, 128, 239–40
see also compulsions; irrational
behavior
beliefs, strength of, 241
birth
as life change, 144–46
pregnancy, emotions of, 329–30
stages of, 241–42
bitterness
compulsive, 155, 233, 242
depression caused by, 167, 221,
242, 259
offended easily, 319–20
in willow syndrome, 164–67, 240
see also aggressiveness; cold
emotions; resentment;
self-righteousness;
unforgiving behavior
bitterness, causes of
dependence/lack of freedom, 232
disappointment, 164–67, 209, 260,
335
ingratitude, 43, 192, 242
intolerance, 242
loss, 211, 242
rage/hate, 69, 167, 242, 334
rejection, 43, 192, 242
unprocessed trauma, 131, 242
blackmail, emotional, 41, 43, 165–66,
242–43
blood pressure, 243–44
hypertension, 53, 78, 97, 137, 141,
143, 291
hypotension, 291
blood purification, 49, 236, 253, 279
breakdown,
in old age, 175
psychotic, 32–33
verge of, 144, 168, 184, 197, 198,247
breakdown, causes of
panic, 115, 173, 244
stress/overwork, 35, 51–52, 185
suppression, 170, 244
trauma, 131, 199
cancer, 60, 116, 128, 203, 244–45
carelessness, 31, 36, 39,45, 181, 187, 245
caring, excessive, 40, 111–14, 245
centaury (centaurium umbellatum), 5
meaning and use of, 23–27, 162
see also cheerfulness; selflessness;
servility
cerato (ceratostigma willmottiana), 5
meaning and use of, 19–22, 28–31
see also dependence; insecurity;
uncertainty
cheerfulness, 14, 23–25, 240
cherry plum (prunus cerasifera), 5
meaning and use of, 32–35
see also hysteria; obsession; psychosis
chestnut bud (aesculus hippocastanum), 5
meaning and use of, 36–39
see also inattentiveness; learning
difficulties
chicory (cichorium intybus), 5
meaning and use of, 40–43
see also jealousy; love, conditional;
mothering
Christianity, 26, 29–30, 106–9
circulatory problems, 97, 112, 120,
141, 143, 162
cleanliness, compulsive, 345
consequences of, 196, 306, 324
in crab apple syndrome, 48–50,
240, 328
fanatical, 196, 246, 274, 320
on moral grounds, 195, 196, 315
and perfectionism, 326
see also filth aversion
clematis (clematis vitalba), 5
meaning and use of, 44–47
see also death wish; fantasies;
unconsciousness
clinging, 43, 89, 190, 246, 277
closed-mindedness, 39, 97, 140–43,
188, 238, 240
see also dogmatism
cold emotions, causes of, 148, 246
see also rage
collapse. see breakdown; nervous
collapse
companionship, 247
aversion to socializing, 321
see also isolation
competition. see noncompetitiveness
complaining, 248–49
compromise. see uncompromising
behavior
compulsions, 249
chattering. see talkativeness
dogmatic, 119, 121, 231, 249, 264
self-discipline, 174
in white chestnut syndrome,152–55
see also cleanliness; obsession;
perfectionism; self-abuse
compulsive thoughts, 223, 227, 249
see also obsessive thoughts
computer games, 79
concentration difficulties, 36–38, 78,
123–24, 152, 192, 250
see also absentmindedness;
learning difficulties
conflict, 102, 146, 169, 172, 250, 277
conflict, internal, 33–34, 98, 115–16,
124, 130, 138, 184
see also tension
conflict aversion, 10–11, 20, 57
conformity, 144, 250–51
see also contact problems;
good-naturedness;
noncompetitiveness
conscience, 105–9, 182, 225, 251,
282–83
see also guilt feelings
consolation, 251
contact, need for, 62, 252, 262
see also pushiness; relationships
contact problems, 148–51, 240
contact problems, causes of, 253
depression, 252, 253
exhaustion, 224
fear/anxiety, 175, 208, 253, 335
filth/dirt, fear of, 252
heartbreak, 286–88, 322
inferiority complex, 252, 253
inhibitions, 252, 297
keeping one’s distance, 220, 253
openness, lack of, 172, 252, 253
psychic trauma, 131, 230, 253
unfriendliness, 66–69, 240
contagion
fear of, 119, 194–95, 276
protection against, 49, 236, 253–54,
279
convalescence, stalled, 254
convictions. see beliefs; dogmatism
cowardice, 170, 254, 254–55, 278
see also reality, flight from
crab apple (malus pumila), 5
meaning and use of, 48–50
see also cleanliness, compulsive;
filth aversion
craziness, 281, 319
see also psychosis
crisis, 144, 156–57, 234, 255, 304
criticism, 255
daydreaming, 47, 187, 192–93, 250,
255, 278
see also fantasies; inattentiveness;
learning difficulties
death, 255–56
fear of, 86–87, 88, 116, 128, 255
as life change, 144, 146
death wish, 255–56
with anorexia, 237
caused by exhaustion, 193, 256
caused by illness, 194, 292
in clematis syndrome, 44–45, 47
with resignation, 60, 93, 162, 163,
256, 337
with suicide danger, 357
dejection, 90, 256
delusions, 256
see also psychosis
dependence, 41
on authority, 105–9, 238
causes of, 144–45, 178, 256, 257
consequences of, 182, 232, 342
and influenceability, 27, 144, 147,
180, 256, 257
and insecurity, 28 30, 257
and stress/overwork, 27, 179, 256
depression, 257–59
anxious, 95, 219, 276
endogenous, 56, 90–95, 258
hidden, 12
with moodiness, 128, 201, 314
in mustard syndrome, 90–95, 240
with other factors, 220, 221, 250, 258
reactive, 55
see also hopelessness; pessimism;
sadness
depression, causes of, 257–59
bitterness, 221, 242, 259
fear of failure, 75, 258
guilt feelings, 219, 259, 283
heartbreak, 287
hopelessness, 203
loss, 156–57, 210, 259, 308
meaninglessness, 156–57, 220–21,
259
psychic trauma, 128, 220, 259, 363
purposelessness, 220–21, 258, 333
rejection/loneliness, 206, 259
self-denial, 24, 257
desperation, 259
causes of, 54, 186, 199, 202, 227,
229, 307
hopeless, 61, 135, 204, 259, 289
with stress/overwork, 35, 186, 199,
356
in sweet chestnut syndrome,
132–35, 240
see also breakdown; depression
developmental difficulties, 259–60
see also learning difficulties
diet/exercise, 119, 120, 174
disappointment
with bitterness, 164–67, 209, 260, 335
due to failure, 260
illness caused by, 293
in love, 128
and rejection of others, 150, 335
discipline, toward others, 228, 261
see also self-discipline
discontent, 261
due to repression, 13–14
frustration, 74, 124, 145, 156–58
ungratefulness, 366
discouragement, 55–57, 201, 240,
261, 270
see also exhaustion; giving up
dishonesty
in agrimony syndrome, 13, 239
lying, 13, 344
see also artificiality; facade
disloyalty, 261
disorder, 249, 261–62
distance, emotional, 262
with apparent tolerance, 178
with contact problems, 220, 253
due to pride, 149, 331
inhibitions, 252–53, 297
reserved behavior, 149, 336
and tolerance, 178, 363
see also loner; missionary zeal
distracted behavior, 36, 123, 188, 250,
262
distress, 262
dogma, 138, 241, 263–64
dogmatic compulsive thoughts, 119,
121, 155, 231, 264
dogmatism, 263–64
closed-mindedness, 97, 140–43,
188, 238, 240
opinionated thought, 320
pigheadedness, 96, 97, 132
prejudice, 330
stubbornness, 96–97, 356–57, 364
in vine syndrome, 140–43, 240
see also fanaticism; obsession
do-gooder, 136–37, 207, 231, 262–3, 302
domination, 41, 136, 140–3, 162, 264
dreaminess, 70–72, 192, 324
dreams. see daydreaming; nightmares
drive, lack of, 264–5
with depression, 91, 265
reasons for, 212, 216, 225, 233
see also weakness
drives, suppressed, 170, 334, 355
drowsiness. see resignation
drug abuse. see substance abuse
ear/hearing problems, 265
eating disorders, 12, 237–38, 255
education/upbringing, 94–95, 106–8, 162
egocentrism, 266–67
in heather syndrome, 62–63, 65
self-centeredness, 37
egotism, 266–67, 268, 362
excessive, 40–42, 206, 267
insufficient, 267
with selflessness, 191
see also greed; jealousy; thoughtlessness;
vanity
elm (ulmus procera), 5
meaning and use of, 51–54
see also achievement; illness;
stress/overwork
embarrassment, 267
emergencies
accidents, 127, 128
injuries, 150, 168, 298, 321
leadership qualities in, 142
responses to, 184, 193, 204, 227, 229
in rock rose syndrome, 115–18
see also breakdown; Rescue Remedy
endurance, 55, 184, 268
enthusiasm, lack of
in children, 188, 189
and depression, 90–91, 268
in wild rose syndrome, 160–63, 240
see also discontent; moodiness;
resignation
envy, 66, 68, 268
see also egotism; jealousy
epilepsy, 193, 268
erratic behavior, 123–24, 269
see also unreliability
excitement, 269
exemplary behavior, 269
exhaustion
causes of, 99, 198, 219, 224, 269–70
and discouragement, 214, 261, 270
and noncompetitiveness, 248
in olive syndrome, 101–4, 240
see also discouragement; weakness
exhaustion, consequences of, 270
absentmindedness, 192, 270
concentration difficulties, 192, 250
depression, 104, 219, 270
drive, lack of, 225, 265
flight into past, 210, 270
hopelessness, 60, 104, 270
influenceability, 147, 224
resistance, weakened, 131, 224
unsociability, 224, 270, 366
expectations
creating fear, 87, 270
negative, 103, 106, 111, 113–14
positive, 161, 165, 204
see also fantasies
extortion. see blackmail, emotional
eye conditions, 270–71, 280
cataracts, 271
conjunctivitis, 271
glaucoma, 271, 280
poor eyesight, 271
facade
artificiality, 10–14, 238, 239
carefree, 170–71, 245
courage to remove, 272
hiding psychic wounds, 14, 371
tolerant, 20, 169
see also artificiality
failure, 56, 258, 262, 272, 288, 297
failure, fear of, 276
with anxiety, 124, 212
and drive to succeed, 53–54, 74–75
sudden, 54, 198, 277
with weak confidence, 82, 258
family problems, 272–74
generational conflict, 102
letting oneself be used, 178, 179,
181, 272–73
with psychic trauma, 130, 274
see also partner problems
fanaticism, 119, 136–37, 140–43, 196,
274, 320
see also dogmatism; obsession
fantasies, 138
in clematis syndrome, 44–47, 240
hallucinations, 45, 284
illusions, 128, 187, 294
and imagination, 15, 112, 275
with substance abuse, 45, 265
see also daydreaming; expectations
fat levels, 97
fatalism. see resignation
fatigue, 101, 265, 275, 369
fear, 275–77
causes of, 80, 194, 275–77, 364
consequences of, 115–17, 275–77
and contact problems, 148, 277
of contagion, 119, 194–95, 276
and exhaustion, 102, 277
of future, 82, 277, 278, 329
of guilt feelings, 217, 277
of loneliness, 62, 277
in mimulus syndrome, 85–88
and noncompetitiveness, 248
for others, 113, 276
suppressed, 12, 169, 170, 277, 358
vague, 15–18, 150, 155, 175, 275
fidgetiness, 77, 278
fight or flight response, 86, 116
filth aversion, 48–49, 194, 195–96,
249, 278
see also cleanliness, compulsive
finickiness, 105, 278
see also indecisiveness
fixations. see compulsive thoughts
flightiness, 124, 240, 279
flu, 253, 279
foreboding, 238, 289, 330
forgetfulness, 127, 279–80, 304
frustration, 74, 124, 145, 156, 157–58
gallbladder problems, 97, 120, 208,
280
see also liver conditions
generosity, 19–22, 177, 239
gentian (gentiana amarella), 5
meaning and use of, 55–58
see also discouragement; weak will
giving up, 280
incapacity for, 96–98
in larch syndrome, 80–84
and noncompetitiveness, 248
with overexertion, sense of, 196,
197, 280
prematurely, 55, 57, 192, 280
reasons for, 187, 201, 280
goal orientation, 97, 136–38,
140–41, 280–81
goals, lack of
consequences of, 295, 298–99
inattentiveness in, 189, 294
and purposelessness, 163, 333
with self-confidence, poor, 216
in wild oat syndrome, 156–59, 240
see also restlessness
good-naturedness, 27, 169, 236, 281,
366
gorse (ulex europaeus), 5
meaning and use of, 59–61
see also hopelessness; pessimism
greed, 40, 235, 281, 354
grieving, 282
in honeysuckle syndrome, 70–73, 240
inconsolable, 127–28
see also loss; separation
guilt feelings, 282–83
causing in others, 165–66, 283
conscience, guilty, 105–9, 182, 251,
283
debilitating, 223, 283
and education/upbringing, 106–8
fear of, 89, 109, 217, 277
guilty compulsive thoughts, 195,
226, 283
and moral inferiority, 215
in pine syndrome, 76, 105–10, 240
remorse, 335
self-blame, 226, 343, 344
see also remorse; responsibility,
excessive
guilt feelings, consequences of, 283
depression, 219, 259, 283
perfectionism, 225
self-sacrifice, 29, 180, 283
worries, 225, 283, 365
habits, 144, 145, 283–84
hallucinations, 47, 104, 192, 284
Hamer, R. G., 128
happiness, pursuit of, 93–95
harshness, against self, 284
haste, 77–79, 213–14, 284, 307, 356
hate, 284–85
with bitterness, 209, 285
due to abuse by others, 313
see also aggressiveness; bitterness;
rage; revenge
headaches, 152–53, 285
heart conditions, 63
arrhythmia, 286
due to fears, 173, 285
heart attack, 168, 285
palpitations, 286
weak heart, 101–2, 258, 286, 299
heartbreak, 286–88, 322
heather (calluna vulgaris), 5
meaning and use of, 62–65
see also egotism; recognition;
showing off
helpfulness, 179, 265, 296, 333
helplessness, 28, 31, 134, 245, 257,
288, 294
hesitation, 288
holly (ilex aquifolium), 5
meaning and use of, 66–69
see also aggressiveness; unfriendliness
homeopathic treatment, 3, 8, 134
homesickness, 70–72, 188, 200, 240, 288
see also memory; nostalgia
honeysuckle (lonicera caprifolium), 5
meaning and use of, 70–73
see also dreaminess; grieving; homesickness
hopelessness, 288–89
causes of, 93, 197, 203–4, 288–89
consequences of, 179, 203, 289
in gorse syndrome, 59–61, 240
and weak will, 58, 200, 289
see also depression; giving up;
resignation
hormone system, 145
hornbeam (capinus betulus), 5
meaning and use of, 74–76
see also perfectionism; stress/overwork
horror, 289
humiliation, 63, 65, 206, 289
humility, false, 289–90
see also servility
humorlessness, 222, 290
joy, lack of, 90–91, 119, 210, 303
seriousness, 99
hyperactivity, 290, 291
physical. see allergies
see also impatience; obsession
hypocrisy, 291, 344
piety, false, 328–29
see also artificiality; facade;
self-deception
hysteria, 32–34, 35, 240, 291–92
I Ching (Wilhelm), 25
idealism, 292
consequences of, 76, 136–37, 215,
251, 296
morality-based, 105
in rock water syndrome, 119–22
in vervain syndrome, 136–39
illness, 292–94
acute, 51–52, 196
aggressive, 67, 292
causes of, 63, 74–76, 97, 145,
292–93
with changeable symptoms, 123
chronic, 293–94
with death wish, 60, 194, 292
with fear/panic, 86, 292
with hopelessness, 60, 292
as life change, 145, 150
needing attention/sympathy, 63, 292
psychosomatic, 2–3, 92, 129
with resignation, 92–3, 161, 162, 293
and tendency to withdraw, 149,
150, 293, 336
see also specific illness
illusions, 128, 187, 294
imagination, 15, 112, 275
immodesty, 294
impatience, 294
with aggression, 235
cause of concentration difficulties,
78, 250
and flightiness, 279, 294
in impatiens syndrome, 77–79, 140
and irritability, 69, 206, 294
with rheumatism, 340
and scatterbrained behavior, 213, 316
see also hyperactivity; restlessness
impatiens (impatiens glandulifera), 5
meaning and use of, 77–79
see also impatience; restlessness
imposition of will, 30, 136–38,
140–43, 294
see also domination
impurity, 48, 50, 83, 194, 196, 294
inattentiveness, 26–37, 39, 189, 240,
288, 294–95
inconsistency, 123, 145, 295
indecisiveness, 295–96
and changeability, 245
and concentration problems,
123–24, 250
in scleranthus syndrome, 123–26,
240
indecisiveness, causes of, 295–96
clarity, lack of, 156, 246, 295
daydreaming, 126, 193
fears, 126, 174–75, 217–18, 296
self-confidence, poor, 182–83, 295
indifference, 296
infallibility. see dogmatism
infection, 49, 91, 145, 296
inferiority, feelings of, 296–97
due to idealism, 76, 215, 296
in larch syndrome, 80–84, 240
and uncleanness, 194–95, 296
see also self-confidence
inferiority complex, effect of
excessive helpfulness, 179, 296
recognition, need for, 62–64, 296
showing off, 205, 296
inflexibility, 97, 132–34, 136, 140–43,
228, 279, 297
see also unyieldingness
influenceability, 297
contradicting wants/needs, 49–50,
108, 297
and dependence, 144, 180, 256, 297
in walnut syndrome, 144–47, 240
with weak personality, 127, 172, 297
influenceability, causes of
anxiety, 218, 297
excessive openness, 320
exhaustion, 147, 224, 297
insecurity, 29–30, 299, 320
self-confidence, poor, 80, 215–16,
297
see also naïveté
inhibitions, 297
initiative, insufficient, 160–63, 194,
297–98
injuries, 150, 168, 298, 321
see also emergencies
insecurity, 298–99
anxious, 31, 89, 277
causes of, 159, 181–83, 298–99
in cerato syndrome, 28–31, 240
with indecisiveness, 182–83, 299
and influenceability, 145, 146, 299
see also instability; turmoil
insomnia, causes of, 299
instability, 115, 123, 144, 298, 300
insults, vulnerability to, 240
see also offended, easily
interest, lack of, 300
with depression, 221
learning difficulties in, 36, 304
reasons for, 70–72, 189, 200,
203–4, 211, 216, 300
weak hunger for knowledge, 181, 300
in work/profession, 74
see also indifference; resignation
intestinal conditions, 300–301
intolerance, 301–2
against oneself, 20, 21, 137, 177, 301
in beech syndrome, 19–22
due to idealism, 136–37
and narrow-mindedness, 177, 301–2
to substances. see allergies
total, 22, 139, 143, 231, 302
in vine syndrome, 140, 142
see also aversion; tolerance
irrational behavior, 302
rash behavior, 318–19, 321–22, 334
see also obsession; psychosis
irritability, 66–69, 207, 277, 302
isolation, 63, 228, 252, 302
jealousy, 40–43, 66–69, 239, 240, 302–3
joint problems, 97, 143, 171
joy, lack of, 90–91, 119, 210, 303
see also humorlessness
justice, sense of, 164–65, 221
kidney conditions, 303–4
know-it-all, 30, 236, 304, 371
see also imposition of will
larch (larix decidua), 5
meaning and use of, 80–84, 162
see also giving up; inferiority; spinal
problems
leadership, 140–43
learning difficulties, 294–95
causes of, 14, 170, 188, 304
in chestnut bud syndrome, 36–39,
240
mistakes, effect of, 187
life change, 144–46, 154
despair caused by, 58, 202, 259
new beginnings, 156–57, 304, 317
postponed, 304
liver conditions, 304–6
causes of, 120, 173, 177, 305
in vine syndrome, 143
see also gallbladder problems
loneliness, causes of, 306–7
ambition, 100, 222–23, 307
fear, 205, 307
impatience, 78, 307
mistrust, 175, 306
need to be alone, 149–50, 307
vanity, 62, 63, 306
loner, 148–51, 228, 307–8, 331
loss, feeling of, 282, 308–9
effects of, 70–72, 210–11, 259,
308–9
with grieving, 128–29, 308
insurmountable, 210–11
separation, 282, 308, 347
see also grieving; separation
love
conditional, 40–42
disappointment in, 128
lost, 43, 72, 190
obsessive, 155, 191, 309
overpowering need for, 189, 355
unrequited, 43, 95, 191, 192, 259
see also heartbreak; partner
problems; relationships
love-hate, 43, 69, 190, 285
lung conditions, 63, 309–10
coughing, 254, 310
pulmonary thrombosis, 310
tuberculosis, 310, 364
see also asthma, bronchial
lymph system, 145
melancholia, 70–72, 90–95, 211, 248,
311
see also grieving; moodiness
memory, 70–72, 127 30, 211, 311
see also nostalgia; past
menopause, 81, 144–46, 291, 311–12
mental block, 312
mimulus (mimulus guttatus), 5
meaning and use of, 85–89
see also anxiety; fear; timidity
missionary zeal, 136–39, 238, 240, 312
see also do-gooder; know-it-all
mistakes, 187–88, 313
learning from, 187, 189, 313
mistreatment, 162, 209, 313
mistrust, 16–18, 66, 175, 182, 313
modesty, 74, 80–84, 313
moodiness, 314
and depression, 128, 201, 314
frequent, changeable, 220, 314
morning, 315
morality, 48, 112, 137
imposed by others, 34, 217
personal, 50, 119
morals, obsessive, 196, 215, 314–15
mothering, 17, 40–43, 112, 240, 264,
315–16
see also relationships
musculature, problems with, 120
mustard (sinapis arvensis), 5
meaning and use of, 90–95
see also depression; melancholia
naïveté, 62, 145, 146, 241, 316
see also influenceability
narrow-mindedness, 140–41, 316
naturopathic treatment, 8
nausea, 50, 316
nervous behavior, causes of, 77–79,
112, 316
see also haste; stress; tension
nervous collapse, 247, 317
nervous system, 137
neuroses, 127–28, 239 40, 317
nightmares, 127–28, 318
noncompetitiveness, 247–48, 371
nostalgia, 58, 70–72, 188, 192, 200, 318
see also memory; past
nutrition, 79, 101, 129, 161
oak (quercus robur), 5
meaning and use of, 96–100
see also ambition; uncompromising
behavior
obsequiousness. see servility
obsession, 318–19
conspiracy fears, 251
fixations, 152–55, 231, 278
and missionary zeal, 137
with possessions/power, 125, 370
see also compulsions; fanaticism
obsessive thoughts, 319
with aggression, 208
anxious, 112, 155, 218–19, 277
with bitterness, 233
concentration problems caused by,
152, 188–89, 250
of future, 194, 249
guilty, 155, 226
of love, 155, 191, 249
mental overactivity, 187, 214
offended, easily, 164–66, 319–20
olive (olea europea), 5
meaning and use of, 101–4, 162
see also exhaustion; weakness
openness, excessive, 320
see also influenceability
opinionated thought, 320
optimism, 171, 320
order, fanatical, 141, 320–21
osteoporosis, 81, 352
outsider. see loner
oversensitivity. see sensitivity
overwork, 199, 321
see also stress/overwork
pain, physical, 321
panic, causes of, 199, 213, 277, 322
panic, feeling of, 321–22
and driven behavior, 213
effects of, 171, 227, 235, 322
horror, 289
panicky worries, 217, 226, 322
with psychic trauma, 227, 322
with rash behavior, 334
in rock rose syndrome, 115–18, 240
with unconsciousness, 118, 193,
322, 365
see also fear; psychosis; shock
panic attacks, 168
and breakdown, verge of, 115, 173,
185, 244, 322
with fear, 15–16, 174
partner problems, 322–26
heartbreak, 286–87
separation, 282, 308, 347
see also relationships
past, reasons for escape into
exhaustion, 210, 270
fear of future, 277
inferiority complex, 296
self-confidence, poor, 72, 209
stress/overwork, 72, 209, 278, 356
timidity, 210
perfectionism, 74–76, 249, 326–27
perfectionism, causes of, 326–27
ambition, 100, 221
guilty thoughts, 105–9, 225, 326
pessimism, 327–28
anxious, 219
with gloominess, 90, 327
in gorse syndrome, 59–60
with tendency to give up, 55, 56,
58, 200, 327
pessimism, causes of, 74–76, 113–14,
327–28
pettiness, 49–50, 177, 326, 328
pigheadedness, 96, 97, 132
see also dogmatism; stubbornness
pine (pinus sylvestris), 5
meaning and use of, 105–10
see also guilt feelings; perfectionism
pity, 41, 43, 329, 345
poisoning, fear of, 48, 256, 329
pregnancy, emotions of, 329–330
see also birth
prejudice. see dogmatism
premonitions, 238, 289, 330
pressure, emotional, 32–35
from computer games, 79
excessive, 14, 86, 171, 184, 330
self-imposed, 184, 185, 186, 198
see also obsession; psychosis
pride, 238, 330–31
with distancing, 148, 149, 331, 354
see also arrogance; distance
psychosis
causes of, 35, 173, 186, 331
in cherry plum syndrome, 32–34
psychotic obsession, 319
psychotic rage, 331
psychotherapy, 12, 14, 81, 103, 172
puberty, 144–46, 332
purpose in life, lack of, 332–33
and changeability, 246
depression caused by, 220–21, 258,
333
and lack of drive, 233
purposelessness, causes of, 156–59,
232, 246, 332–33
pushiness, 65, 136, 205, 277, 333
rage, 333–34
with bitterness, 209, 333, 334
caused by opposition, 69, 143, 208,
320, 334
psychotic, 34, 331, 334
uncontrollable, 35, 184
see also aggressiveness; hate
rash behavior. see irrational behavior
reality
false, 138–39
flight from, 151, 192, 194, 278
loss of, 70–72, 278, 282, 329
rejection of, 132–34, 166–67, 192
recognition, need for, 62–64, 206, 240,
334
red chestnut (aesculus carnea), 5
meaning and use of, 111–14
see also worries
rejection
by others, 192, 206, 259
of others, 334–35
relapse, 55, 56, 58, 124, 187, 202, 335
relationships, 141, 157
emotional, craving for, 40–42, 252
fear of, 335
fear of losing, 190
love-hate, 190, 285
parenting, 17, 43, 111, 165–66
see also contact problems; love;
partner problems
religion, basis of, 87, 107–8
remorse, excessive, 335
renunciation, 59, 107, 166, 335–36
repression, 13 4, 172, 172–73, 342
Rescue Remedy
administration of, 9
for asthma, 309
for collapse, 168, 317
components of, 45, 78, 116, 168,
193, 227
for emergencies, 365
for pain, 321
for severe illness, 285, 310
for shock, 350
resentment, 67, 164–66, 336
see also bitterness
reserved behavior, 149, 336
see also distance, emotional
resignation, 336–38
with depression, 221, 258
and longing for death, 194, 337
with melancholic memories, 211, 337
and noncompetitiveness, 248
in wild rose syndrome, 160–63, 240
see also giving up; hopelessness;
interest, lack of
resignation, causes of, 337
abuse by others, 162
depression, 93, 163, 337
disinterest in life, 189
exhaustion, 203, 337
weak will, 58, 163, 181, 337
resistance, impaired, 338
resolve, lack of, 338
respiratory problems, 112
responsibility, excessive, 338–39
compulsive, 96, 338
see also guilt feelings
restlessness
anxious, 79, 89, 212, 213, 277
and concentration problems, 78, 250
due to emotional pressure, 184
in impatiens syndrome, 77–79, 240
inner, 339
with pain, 321
as uneasiness, 365
see also impatience
restraint. see distance, emotional
revenge, lust for, 66–69, 100, 164–67,
223, 313, 339
rheumatism, 339–40
with inflexibility, 97, 120, 340
joint problems, 97, 143, 171
see also; sciatica
rock rose (helianthemum
nummularium), 5
meaning and use of, 115–18
see also emergencies; panic; shock
rock water, 5
meaning and use of, 119–22
see also asceticism; idealism; self-abuse
routines, 283–84, 356–57
rules, making, 340
sadness, 59, 70–72, 90, 93, 190, 340
see also depression; grieving
scatterbrained behavior, 316, 340
Scheuermann’s disease, 81
schizophrenia, 340–41
sciatica, 339–40, 341–42
see also rheumatism
scleranthus (scleranthus annuus), 5
meaning and use of, 123–26
see also flightiness; indecisiveness
secrecy.
see facade
self-abuse, 342
due to dependence, 182, 342
due to fear, 174, 342
in rock water syndrome, 119–22, 240
self-torment, 119–20, 346
see also asceticism
self-alienation, 342–43
due to repression, 172, 342
and lack of clarity, 156, 343
in walnut syndrome, 144–47, 240
see also intolerance, against oneself
self-awareness, 14, 69, 172–73, 343
self-castigation. see asceticism
self-centeredness. see egocentrism
self-confidence, insufficient
consequences of, 209, 211, 214,
267, 343–44
due to emotional trauma, 343
and influenceability, 28–29,
144–46, 344
and noncompetitiveness, 248
with weak will, 83, 197, 343
see also inferiority, feelings of
self-deception, 23, 26, 344–45
self-denial, 345
depression caused by, 24, 257
due to guilt feelings, 107, 108, 180,
345
pathological, 56, 59, 80, 81
rejection of others, 334–35
with timidity, 201
see also modesty; renunciation;
selflessness
self-discipline, 260
moderation in, 69, 260
severe, 119–21, 194–96, 284, 345
strictness, 119–21, 174, 177, 346, 356
see also asceticism
selflessness
and being used, 169, 366, 367
in centaury syndrome, 23–25
pathological, 25–26, 112
with worry, 180, 346
see also renunciation; self-sacrifice;
victim
self-love. see egocentrism
self-pity, 40–43, 321, 329, 345
see also pity; self-sacrifice
self-righteousness, 141, 165, 345
see also bitterness
self-sacrifice, 345–46
due to guilt, 180, 346
selfish, 27, 40, 41, 43, 178, 346
total, 43, 191, 346
with weak will, 24, 345
see also selflessness
sensitivity, 369
excessive, 54, 85–88, 111–12, 115
as trait, 10–12, 15–16, 127–31, 240
to weather, 369
see also offended, easily
sentimentality, 346
see also daydreaming
separation, 282, 308, 347
see also grieving; loss
seriousness. see humorlessness
servility, 23–26, 180, 276, 318, 347–48
see also humility
sexual dysfunction, 348–49
due to disinterest, 162
due to exhaustion, 103, 348
due to moralistic pressures, 106,
108, 120, 349
due to revulsion, 49, 324, 348
impotence/frigidity, 349
shame, 349
shock, 350
acute, 115–17, 127–30, 150, 350
distress, 262
horror, 289
mistreatment as, 162, 209, 313
with unconsciousness, 47, 131,
350, 365
see also fear; trauma
shock reaction, allergic, 176, 350
showing off, 240, 295, 350, 365
shyness, causes of, 80–82, 85, 148,
149, 350–51
see also servility; timidity
skin conditions, 145, 351–52
abscesses, 244, 351–52
acne, 235, 352
boils, 244
burns, 168
eczema, 49, 266
fear of, 48
itching, 77–78, 265, 302, 352
neurodermatitis, 78, 317, 351
pimples, 329
psoriasis, 331, 352
sleep problems, 12, 77–78, 112, 137,
152–54
spinal problems, 352–53
bad posture, 81, 162, 329
irritation, 171
and larch syndrome, 81–84
osteoporosis, 81, 352
with servile behavior, 24, 180
weakness, 162
widow’s hump, 81
see also rheumatism; sciatica
stage fright, 353
standoffishness, 354
star of Bethlehem (ornithogalum
umbellatum), 5
meaning and use of, 127–31
see also memory; offended, easily;
sensitivity
stomach ailments, 354–55
gastritis, 354
ulcers, 354, 364
stress, 213–14, 340, 355–56, 361
see also pressure; tension
stress, causes of, 355–56
compulsion to achieve, 96–99,
221–22, 356
excessive enthusiasm, 137, 139, 355
suppressed drives/emotions, 120, 355
stress, consequences of, 355
aggressiveness, 207
desperation, 35, 186
stress/overwork, 356
and breakdown, verge of, 51–52,
54, 185, 355, 356
causes of, 179, 209, 211–12, 356
discouragement caused by, 200, 356
in elm syndrome, 51–54
and noncompetitiveness, 248
stress/rush, 79, 340
strictness. see self-discipline
stroke, 168
strong will, 96–97, 132–34, 136–39,
142, 370
see also achievement; pushiness
stubbornness, 356–57
prejudice, 330
uncompromising, 96–97
as unyieldingness, 96, 356, 366
see also dogmatism; inflexibility;
unyieldingness
stuttering, 357
substance abuse
in agrimony syndrome, 10–12
in clematis syndrome, 44–46
drug abuse, 265, 367
and reality, flight from, 71, 94
suicide, 33, 47, 168, 357–58
superficiality, 358
superiority. see know-it-all
sweet chestnut (castanea sativa), 5
meaning and use of, 132–35
see also desperation; inflexibility
talkativeness, 62–63, 250, 359
teeth, 359–61
decay/cavities, 360
grinding teeth, 97, 360
of infants/children, 144–46, 361
jaw problems, 359
overbite/underbite, 359–60
receding gums, 360
temperament, 361
tension, 361
with self-discipline, 120, 361
with zealousness, 112, 136–37
see also conflict; stress
thoughtlessness, 141, 262, 362
see also egotism
thyroid problems, 97, 362
timidity
in aspen syndrome, 15–17, 239
causes of, 175, 176, 210, 277
general, 70, 80–82, 173, 175, 277
hidden, 170
in mimulus syndrome, 85, 240
and noncompetitiveness, 248
with other factors, 182, 201, 277
tolerance, 362–63
artificial, 14, 22, 169, 177, 363
and emotional distance, 178, 363
excessive, 19–22, 239, 363, 365
opportunistic, 22, 176, 363
reasons for, 22, 176, 363
trauma, psychic, 206, 299, 363
trauma, psychic, effects of
aggression, 236
anxiety, 89, 218
bitterness, 167, 230–31, 363
contact problems, 151, 230, 253
depression, 128, 220, 259, 363
hopelessness, 61, 204, 363
insecurity, 131, 183
obsessive thoughts, 230
psychic defenses, weakened,
127–28, 229, 363
resignation, 163, 230, 363
self-confidence, lost, 215, 363
timidity, 175, 363
unconsciousness, 193
weak will, 58, 131, 202, 370
see also breakdown, psychic
turmoil, inner, 123, 229, 264, 364
tyrant, 264
domestic, 140, 141, 143, 208, 232
emotional, 40, 43, 165–66, 267–68
uncertainty, 28–30, 240
uncompromising behavior, 96–100, 240
see also ambition; unyieldingness
unconsciousness, 365
causes of, 192–93, 268, 270, 350
in clematis syndrome, 44–45
with panic, 193, 322, 365
understanding, excessive, 365
uneasiness, 365
see also restlessness
unforgiving behavior, 240, 365–66
see also bitterness
unfriendliness, 66–69, 240
ungratefulness, 366
see also discontent; enthusiasm,
lack of
unhappiness, avoidance of, 11, 46
unreliability, 366
causes of, 123, 366
disloyalty, 261
erratic behavior, 123–24, 269
unsociability, 224, 270, 366
unyieldingness, 166, 366
with rheumatism, 97, 120, 340
and self-sacrifice, 346
stress/tension caused by, 355, 361
stubbornness as, 96, 166, 356, 366
see also uncompromising behavior
validation, need for, 80, 181, 366
vanity, 62–65, 205, 206, 334, 367
vervain (verbena officinalis), 6
meaning and use of, 136–39
see also idealism; missionary zeal;
pushiness
victim, 25, 112, 114, 138–39, 178, 367
vine (vitis vinifera), 6
meaning and use of, 140–43
see also closed-mindedness;
dogmatism
violence, 66, 67, 116, 367
see also aggressiveness
walnut (juglans regia), 6
meaning and use of, 144–47
see also influenceability;
self-alienation
water violet (hottonia palustris), 6
meaning and use of, 148–51
see also contact problems; loner
weak personality, 367–69
causes of, 83, 144, 368–69
with dependence, 23–24, 27, 369
resignation caused by, 27, 181
weak will, 370
avoidance of difficulties, 170, 192,
370
causes of, 162, 202, 313, 370
confidence, lack of, 200–201, 370
in gentian syndrome, 55–58, 240
hopelessness with, 200, 370
noncompetitiveness with, 248
with weak personality, 23–24, 27,
144, 369
weakness, 101–4, 264–65, 355, 369
weather, sensitivity to, 369
weepy, 369
see also sensitivity
white chestnut (aesculus
hippocastanum), 6
meaning and use of, 152–55
see also compulsive thoughts
wild oat (bromus ramosus), 6
meaning and use of, 8, 156–59
see also goals, lack of; restlessness
wild rose (rosa canina), 6
meaning and use of, 160–63
see also enthusiasm, lack of;
resignation
Wilhelm, R., 25
willow (salix vitellina), 6
meaning and use of, 164–67
see also bitterness; unforgiving
worries, 370
concern, excessive, 111–14, 240
debilitating, 103, 223–24, 293
about others, 174, 180, 217, 225,
277, 370
with panic, 217, 226, 322, 370
in red chestnut syndrome, 111–14,
240
and restlessness, 114, 365, 370
secret, 14, 114, 171, 370
thoughts dominated by, 152, 370
worries, causes of, 370
bad conscience, 110, 225, 370
desire to possess, 370
guilt feelings, 225, 283, 365
heartbreak, 287
negative experiences, 226, 370