Bach Flower Essence Vervain

(Verbena officinalis) Photo: Andreas Korte

Vervain grows on calcareous poor dry soils, in sunny places. This shrub can reach 1 meter high. Its few leaves are opposite, sharp and irregularly lobed. Its 4 mm flowers go from lilac to light pink and they are arranged in spikes that open between June and September.

Vervain favors the development of tolerance. It helps us recognize that the amount of opinions and of existing truths is endless.

Essence Effect on the Body: The missionary fervor that causes the states of lack of Vervain essence prevents us from recognizing the proper measurement of things. Too much activity and a high level of internal stress can cause several body problems. Vervain essence encourages inner strength through its harmonizing and relaxing effect.

Mood: When a person assumes the role of missionary, revolutionary or a martyr, they tend to consider many responsibilities as their own. The person feels stressed and overwhelmed. The role of the missionary can degenerate into an exaggerated enthusiasm and a blinding devotion that, at the same time, will result in distressing experiences. With Vervain essence, we will learn to organize and to control our feelings. We will realize that stress or haste are not necessary to achieve our most important goals. Besides, many problems can be solved with our inner harmony, selfdiscipline and listening to others. The essence transmits us the necessary tolerance to leave the others to their own freedom. We have to consider constantly and with criterion our objectives, so that we do not entangle ourselves among them.

Mind: A strong will, full of faith will find with this essence a new direction. The person will be capable of accepting others´ will as well as of redefining his personal position in regards to many things. This essence is indicated for executives and politicians, enabling them to lead a quiet and balanced life. It makes us aware that there is no need to sacrifice family life or health on behalf of profession.

Spirit: We will recover our inner tranquility and our self. We will open our conscience to the opinions and the ideas of the others and we will be able to transform our great tendency to evangelism in a perfect willingness to help.

Affirmation: With my mind completely open, I accept the validity of the ideas of other people and I use my energy with affection and tenderness.