Clematis Flower Remedies

Clematis, or Clematis vitalba, is a woodland vine with flowers also known as “Traveler’s Joy.” Dr. Edward Bach developed the concept of flower remedies to heal emotional states in the 1930s. Of his original 38 flower remedies, clematis is one of the 12 essences he considered essential for healing. It is also one of the five essences in Bach’s famous “Rescue Remedy.” There are now various flower remedy brands, but only one clematis flower remedy.

The Clematis Personality Type

• According to the Bach Centre and the Natural Healing Guide, Dr. Bach identified 12 human archetypes, or distinct personality types. For each of these he found a corresponding flower remedy that restored emotional balance. The person who needs clematis flower remedy is dreamy and unable to stay in the present. They typically have strong imaginations but are unable to make their visions a reality. They may be apathetic when ill and make little attempt to recover.

Healing with Clematis Flower Remedy

• Clematis flower remedy use is recommended for the following symptoms: excessive daydreaming; lack of focus and poor memory; a tendency to faint or feel faint; creative block; and living in a fantasy world.

  Signs that the remedy is working include: more realistic thinking; improved concentration; more energy; and the ability to find solutions and enhanced creativity.

  Children with a “clematis” personality tend to sleep more and have more accidents due to absentmindedness. Clematis helps to increase their attention span and keeps them focused on present activities.

Treatment

• Treatment is continued for as long as the symptoms persist. The Bach Centre recommends taking two drops a day in a glass of water. Sip the water at intervals throughout the day. Alternatively, you can put the clematis drops directly on the tongue.

Making Clematis Flower Remedy

• The Bach Centre uses two methods to make flower remedies. The first is "the sun method," used with more delicate flowers, which involves placing the flower heads in pure water and exposing them to direct sunlight for three hours. Flowers with woody stems or that don't bloom in the full sun are prepared by boiling the flower heads in pure water for 30 minutes. In each method, it is heat that transfers the flower essence into the water. This water is mixed with an equal part of brandy to create the “mother tincture.” These “mother tinctures” are made by hand, and could be made at home.