Clematis Flower Essence
Healer
"Those who are dreamy, drowsy, not fully awake, no great interest in life... living more in the future than in the present."
- Dr Edward Bach
Botanical information
Scientific name: Clematis vitalba
Common names: Traveller's Joy, Old Man's Beard, Virgin's Bower
Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
Plant type: Deciduous woody climber
Height: Can grow up to 20–30 metres when supported by trees or hedges
Native range: Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa
Flowering period: Typically July to September
Flowers: Small, creamy-white to greenish-white, sweetly scented clusters
Seed heads: Silvery, feathery structures appearing in autumn, giving rise to the name "Old Man's Beard"
The official Bach Centre describes Clematis as helping people "come back to earth and back to ourselves" so they can act on their ideas rather than only imagining them.
Dreamers - being mentally absent, being absent-minded, drowsiness, and oversleeping,
Cematis is a wonderful flower essence remedy for a client who is struggling to make their dreams a reality. They lack action, spending long periods dreaming about what they want in life, but don't seem to have the energy to put in the hard work to achieve their dreams.
They might come across as mentally absent and ungrounded, head in the clouds. Dissociated from work or education. I have made a sweet little flower essence for my teenage son, who often struggles with which direction he would like to take and finds secondary education hard. Clematis is often given to nurture the emotions of feeling a little lost with no clear direction, when your dreams just feel too out of reach.
Dreamspace is a lovely place to be, but sometimes we don't want to spend all of our time there. Clematis gently brings you back down to earth with a more realistic, achievable outlook.
Clematis essence can help creatives and artists who feel uninspired and have no real interest in their current projects. Clematis can ground clients, helping emotions wake up and feel connected to the earth instead of feeling floaty and a little lost. Feeling more lively and reconnecting with your interests and passions.
Acceptance, Realistic, Grounded, Present and Awake
“Flower essences are traditionally used to support emotional wellbeing and personal growth. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease or injury, and they should not replace appropriate medical care.”
