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flower essence
Forsythia (Forsythia suspensa)
physical medicine
definition
Forsythia (Forsythia suspensa)
Therapeutic theme: provides motivation towards transformation of old, useless patterns of behaviour eg. habits, addictions, thoughts; helps to break addictions
Signature: The flowers are bright yellow with 4 petals connected at the base. They bloom on leafless bushes in the early spring, the time of new beginnings.
In herbalism yellow flowers are often used to detoxify the Liver which bears the greatest burden in the physical when we are addicted to a substance. The sturdy branches, on which the flowers are the first sign of new life, represent the strength of will required to change patterns.
Forsythia is the remedy for addictive mental, emotional, and physical patterns those which fill us with self-loathing and yet we feel powerless to change. It grants us the ability to find our way out of the darkness and into light.
Forsythia helps us to respond intuitively and spontaneously with what really is 'right action' for us. It is a catalyst for change.
Physically it can be used effectively for breaking alcohol, drug, and tobacco addictions.
Mentally it can release repetitive thought patterns which no longer serve us.
Emotionally it affords us the opportunity to release dysfunctional relationship patterns and long held grievances.
Chakra: Crown
Meridian: Gall Bladder
Key Words: Transformation, Motivation
Challenge: Self-destruction
Affirmations: I am willing to change. I have the inner resources and energy required to change.
footnotes
Pettitt, Sabina. Energy Medicine: Pacific Flower and Sea Essences. Pacific Essences. Victoria, B.C., Canada. 1997.