Herb for HOPELESSNESS
Have you experienced moments in your life where you feel stuck and do not know which direction to go? The best way is to stop, take a deep breath and take time to “smell the roses”. Then a brand new day starts and you move on, evaluate your goals and look at your options. Everybody has the same 24 hours every day and the clock does not wait for anybody.
Easier said than done, there are still times when you still do not know the next step. For some people, it may take days to figure it all out. weeks? Hopefully not…
What is the herb?
Well, as they say, there is an herb for almost everything.
Remember Dr. Edward Bach? He is a renowned English physician and homeopath that believes in the science of “like cures like”. You know him from the Bach Flower remedy.
Gorse was used during the first half of the 20th century for those who suffer great uncertainties in the process of life, causing the feeling of hopelessness and despair. It is believed to help dispel dark feelings and promote hope. Now, who does not want that?
Gorse is one of the 38 flower remedies given to use the gentle balance of nature and aid in stabilizing thoughts and emotions.
The wild flowers of the hardy Gorse bush is used, specifically the dew found in the flower petals. Usually made into an extract with solutions of water and brandy, Dr. Bach believes that a person taking the remedy diligently will one day no longer need it.
In later years, science discredited this herb to be more of having a placebo effect than a cure, Bach flower remedies are still utilized by those who practice homeopathy and natural cures.
The state or feeling of hopelessness can pass you by or it may linger and become debilitating to some. The option of natural cures versus taking a pill may prove to be the easiest choice when you are in despair. Use your resources wisely, ask for help from a person that knows you, someone you trust. Or consult a licensed and trained practitioner. You are not alone.
Resources :
www.bach-flowers.co.uk
Dr. A.B. Howard, Herbs For You, Build Better Health Naturally
