Bach Flower Remedies
Impatiens

Impatiens glandulifera

Impatiens glandulifera (also known as I. roylei) is the only plant of its kind although there are two or three other balsams that are related. Impatiens grows tallest and strongest of the family, the others have yellow or orange flowers. Impatiens is a fast growing annual, the leaves are large and pointed with a toothed edge, dark green and like the stem they are lined in purple. The flower heads are carried on stems that spring from the base of the leaves. The five petals are fused to form a hood or helmet (it is sometimes called 'Policeman's Helmet'). This impatiens is not the same as the popular houseplant called 'Busy Lizzie'.

Flowering Period

Impatiens flowers from July to September, or up until the frost.

Preparation

Impatiens is prepared by the sun method. Only the pale mauve flowers are used; pick them by the slender stalks and float them on to the water. Choose a place where the flowers grow really strongly and select from several different plants.

Uses

Impatience, quick-mindedness, irritability.

Impatiens people are generally of high intellectual ability, and think clearly and directly about whatever they set their minds to. They prefer to be left to work alone and at their own pace. That way they do not feel hampered or restrained by the presence of other people. They like the freedom to move ahead and get on with the job in hand, so they find interruptions irritating. Similarly their quick minds have lime room for idle chat - they will discuss what needs to be discussed, but will then want to close the conversation quickly and get on without delay.

At their most positive, Impatiens people are intelligent, clear-minded, open and to-the-point, with a quick-witted sense of humor. Their negative disposition is one of tension, agitation, impatience and irritation at the methodical slowness, indecision, apathy and triviality of other people. In their hurry they may jump to conclusions or miss vital information, and their desire to do things quickly can mean that they put themselves under unnecessary pressure.

In animals, the Impatiens indications would be largely behavioral cats that are always rushing about, dogs that cannot wait to be taken out for a walk and always run on ahead, and generally animals that seem to have endless energy. Horses who are difficult to control before a race or a show may be impatient for the event to begin and so may need Impatiens (although there are other remedies which might also be considered, such as Mimulus, Vervain and Rescue Remedy).

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