You feel as if there’s a stone in your stomach and your heart is literary broken – both that the same time. The feelings of being completely lost and alone are mixed together so you’re unable to distinguish one feeling from another. And the only thought you can muster is “ how do I get through today”?

If only .. ” runs through your mind constantly. And you feel awful. You’re ashamed of yourself. The list of ‘should haves’ and ‘could haves’ run endlessly through your mind as you’re filled with guilt! And no matter what you try to do: talking yourself out of, going partying, watching junk on the TV – nothing helps. To read more about what Bach flower remedies are and why they work so well, you can read more here. Creating a Bach flower remedy bottleThe anguish and suicidal thoughts you feel as a result of your grief can be healed with Sweet Chestnut.. Some of the plants in the genus are poisonous, and have been known to kill grazing animals. Others are edible and used as vegetables. The bulbs contain alkaloids [30] and cardenolides, [3] which are toxic. The longitudinal band on the leaves is thought to be caused by an interruption of palisade tissue in the central portion of the leaf. This is an apomorphy that was not present in the early lineage of this clade, but is also seen in some Albuca species. [5] Taxonomy [ edit ]

Baker, JG (1873). "Revision of the genera and species of Scilleae and Chlorogaleae". Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany. 13 (68): 209–292. doi: 10.1111/j.1095-8339.1872.tb00093.x . Retrieved 12 April 2015. A flower can awaken a certain aspect of our personality and Dr Bach found that negative human emotions were all linked to the elements, so if we feel disconnected from life, out of balance or unwell due to suppressed feelings within us - we need the corresponding energy of flowers to help with our issues. Edzard Ernst (24 August 2010). "Bach flower remedies: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials". Swiss Medical Weekly. 140: w13079. doi: 10.4414/smw.2010.13079. PMID 20734279. Robson, Terry (2004). An introduction to complementary medicine. Allen & Unwin Academic. pp.184–5. ISBN 1-74114-054-4.According to Bach, the remedies work through the life force energy or vibration that is transmitted from the flowers to the tincture. This vibration interacts on a subtle energy level with the individual to rebalance the conscious and unconscious and dissolve old patterns of behaviour.[ 5] By alleviating negative feelings and relieving the underlying emotional and psychological problems of the patient, a physical healing is enabled. Patients sometimes experience a worsening of their symptoms before an improvement, which can manifest as aggravation.[ 9] a b c d Ernst E (2002). " "Flower remedies": a systematic review of the clinical evidence". Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift. 114 (23–24): 963–966. PMID 12635462. In the positive state, the remedy provides comfort to the individual and the person can arise from this state of numbness and start to engage more with life. Dr. Bach, when categorizing the Bach Flower Essences, called Star of Bethlehem the "Comforter and soother of pains and sorrows." The comfort of Star of Bethlehem💛With the festive season just around the corner, it seems appropriate to share this reminder of the reassuring qualities of the Bach Remedy, Star of Bethlehem.