Vervain Vervain
31 Vervain, Verbena officinalis Guiding principle:
OVER-CARE FOR THE WELFARE OF OTHERS - Intense, over-enthusiasm
About this herb:
Scientific name: Verbena officinalis
Description: Vervain is a perennial that growa up to 3 feet, with an upright habit. It prefers limey soils. This ancient plant has been used in herbal medicine to treat nervous problems and insomnia. It was also considered an herb of inspiration and has long been regarded as a powerful ally of poets and writers. More recently, the Pawnee Indians used vervain to improve their dreaming. The lobed leaves are toothed, the delicate spikes hold mauve flowers.. Vervain prefers to grow in meager, dry soil, and one finds it above all on roadsides or in sunny pastures. The small blossoms are delicate, mauve to pink and grow between the hairy leaves and stems. It is in bloom from July to September.
The aims of this flower essence:
In one´s overeagerness to stand up for a good cause, one ruins one´s energy, reacts missionarily to fanatically.
Dr. Bach wrote:
Are you one of those burning with enthusiasm: longing to do big things, and wishing all done in a moment of time? Do you find it difficult patiently to work out your scheme because you want the result as soon as you start? Do you find your very enthusiasm making you strict with others; wishing them to see things as you see them; trying to force them to your own opinions, and being impatient when they do not follow? If so, you have within you the power of being a leader and a teacher of men. Vervain, the little mauve flower of the hedge-banks, will help you to the qualities you need, kindness for your brothers, and tolerance for the opinions of others: it will help you to realise that the big things of life are done gently and quietly without strain or stress. (Free Thyself, 1932)
