Hornbeam and Olive Flower Essence for Exhaustion

In the Bach flower essence flower remedy system there are two essences which address exhaustion and its various manifestations. Exhaustion plagues many people, the reasons we suffer vary from not enough sleep to improper eating. Exhaustion takes the form of weariness, lack of interest in the world and/or events, inertia and a general fatigue. The two flower essences that address these conditions are Hornbeam and Olive.

Before we dive into the remedies I would like to talk about the conditions of weariness and exhaustion for a while. The opposites of weariness and exhaustion are Vitality and Regeneration, these are physical qualities as well as mental, emotional and spiritual qualities. You can exert yourself mentally and end up physically tired and weary. And, you may find yourself emotionally exhausted and fail to find the energy to keep going.

 Hornbeam flower essence

In today's fast paced world mental exhaustion precedes physical exhaustion because most of us work at jobs that require mental level focus and concentration without much physical activity. For this I suggest a steady dose of Hornbeam flower essence. This is a truly amazing essence that will help you to shake free from the doldrums of the patterns you feel trapped in. Hornbeam flower essence is for mental exhaustion we all know the feeling, it sometimes comes as dread in the face of our daily routine. The mental fatigue this essence works with is around the dreariness of routine and not really having fulfilling tasks to preform. Here are some characteristics that indicative of those needing Hornbeam Flower Essence:

• You feel you don't have the energy to face your day
• You wake feeling more tired than when you went to bed
• Expect work to be tiring, you lack enthusiasm
• You feel heavy and tired all the time
• You miss your vitality
• You have that "Monday Morning" feeling often

Olive flower essence
Where as Hornbeam is related to exhaustion and weariness at the mental level the trickles down into the system, Olive flower essence works with physical exhaustion. This remedy is strongly indicated for those who take their physical bodies to the limit and end up suffering from it. It is indicated for those who are exhausted from:

• not enough sleep
• overwork
• debilitating illness
• poor diet
• great productivity 

Olive flower essence is for those who ignore the warning systems of the body. The body is keen to inform us when we have gone too far or are at the brink of such exhaustion. To spend yourself improperly eventually adds up to a depletion and exhaustion and olive flower essence can help you transition to healthier patterns and more vitality. When using Olive flower essence be sure to get enough rest, a physical check up and proper eating.

How to  Use

There are many ways you can use Hornbeam and Olive flower essence. You may choose to use them directly from the stock bottle which you can purchase in our store. Please use coupon code "blog"to receive 22% off your purchase of Hornbeam or Olive flower essence. Promotion valid from June 7th to July 7th 2012. 

I also suggest adding Hornbeam to a spray bottle and misting your space with it to freshen the energy constantly. Also keep a bottle by your computer to keep yourself fresh and lively while you work. Hornbeam is great for tired eyes, to freshen the eyes add a few drops to a warm moist towel and put over the eyes. 

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Bach Rescue Remedy and Variations

There are a number of pre-made flower essence combination remedies available on the market. The most recognized being Edward Bach's original formula known as Rescue Remedy also referred to as Five Flower Formula*. This formula was originally designed to be you used acutely in times of shock, stress or trauma. It works well when used in this manner.

Rescue Remedy consists of the following flowers Cherry Plum, Clematis, Impatiens, Rock Rose and Star of Bethlehem. From this original formula one can make variations on the theme to address more specific concerns. Below are some examples of other possible uses for Rescue Remedy.

Rescue Remedy + Crab Apple: Useful for upset stomach and discomfort from food poisoning, it can also be used topically on the skin for rashes/ hives or other inflammation related skin issues.

Rescue Remedy + Olive: This formula is useful for states of exhaustion it is great for general use.

Rescue Remedy + White Chestnut: This formula is useful for an over anxious mind with it being most helpful when the mind is keeping one from sleeping.

Rescue Remedy +Larch and Mimulus: This formula is useful for stage fright/performance anxiety.

Rescue Remedy + Pomegranate: This formula is excellent for the discomforts associated with PMS and menstrual cramping. Pomegranate is available from FES.

These are just a few examples of how one can get creative with the basic Five Flower Rescue Remedy Formula. There are many stressful situations that can be aided by Rescue Remedy and going off this original formula one can tailor a mixture to best suit their needs.


*Note, Rescue Remedy is a trademark of the Nelson Bach company. In Dr. Bach's lifetime he never made any effort to trademark or patent any of his work, he felt it was a gift to be used freely. Five Flower Formula is the name given to Bach's emergency formula by Healing Herbs Ltd.