White Chestnut

White Chestnut

Botanical name: Aesculus hippocastanum

Blooms: Late May and early June

Physical appearance: Pure white

Preparation method: Sun method

Belongs to ‘insufficient interest in present circumstances’ Group

Extract from The Twelve Healers and Other Remedies, by Dr. Edward Bach

For those who cannot prevent thoughts, ideas, arguments which they do not desire from entering their minds. Usually at such times when the interest of the moment is not strong enough to keep the mind full. Thoughts which worry and will remain, or if for a time thrown out, will return. They seem to circle round and round and cause mental torture. The presence of such unpleasant thoughts drives out peace and interferes with being able to think only of the work or pleasure of the day.

Indication: For those who have unwanted thoughts and mental arguments

People who worry or have unwanted thoughts intrude upon their mind at all hours, or when you find yourself rehearsing the same arguments over and over in their head may benefit from White Chestnut. In White Chestnut state they may go round and round like a loop recording. This remedy  can help bring thoughts in control and allow the person to solve the root cause of worry rather than allowing the worry to take over 

Empowering Affirmations

I can deal calmly and rationally.

My mind is quiet. 

Bach Remedies for Animals

Animals in this state may have a restless mind. They may show this emotional state by its body language or my whimpering, whining, or crying. They may also actively get agitated and show behaviour such as nonstop chewing.  o This remedy relaxes them and brings them peace of mind.