Bach Flower Remedies Vervain
Verbena officinalis
Vervain grows up to 1m high from a perennial rootstock with rather strong bushy stems. Last year's dead stalks
often remain with the plant. The stems are square in section and
like the leaves they are hairy. Leaves are pinnate and opposite, deeply
lobed and toothed, being smaller higher up the plant. Flowers are
small (4-5mm) pale mauve or pink, opening progressively along a
slender spike with small fruits forming below. Only a few flowers open at one time.
Flowering Period
Vervain flowers from June to September.
Preparation
Vervain is prepared by the sun method. The flowering spikes are picked from as many different plants as possible.
The cut stems are floated on to the bowl of water.
Uses
Over enthusiasm, a sense of injustice and the pursuit of a cause.
Vervain people feel very strongly about questions of principle and
justice, and often go to great lengths to defend what they believe to be
right. They will stand up for those who suffer unfair treatment and are
not afraid to speak out in defense of their cause. They want others to
believe as strongly as they do and will therefore invite discussion and
debate as it gives them a chance to offer their point of view and put their
argument forward. The intention is always to persuade others to see
things the way they do - they don't want to force people to obey as Vine types do, but rather to convert them.
On a more general level, Vervain types are enthusiastic people who
enjoy a challenge and will work hard at any project that they believe in.
If their efforts are thwarted they become frustrated and can suffer much tension as a result.
Vervain animals are usually active and excitable and may seem
highly strung. They may find it hard to keep still, and always appear
interested and eager to be involved in what is going on: dogs jumping
up on visitors and racing around the park to join in the ball games are Vervains.
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