Bach Flowers 1 - Clematis (Clematis vitalba)

Question 1

Q1: What are the key traits of the negative state of Clematis?

Answer 1

A1:

Dreamy/absent-minded
Lost in imagination
Ungrounded
Indifferent to others

Question 2

Q2: What are the key traits of the transformed state of Clematis?

Answer 2

A2:

Awake and present
Creative idealist
Grounded
Mindful of others

Question 3

Q3: How does the plant gesture of Clematis reflect its emotional characteristics?

Answer 3

A3: Clematis is a scrambling plant with long, rope-like cords that pull away from the earth. Its flowers lack petals, and its seeds have feathery tails that drift in the breeze, mirroring a state of ungroundedness and detachment.

Question 4

Q4: What are some clinical indications that suggest someone may benefit from Clematis?

Answer 4

A4:

Dreaming about the future with little interest in the present, living in a fantasy world, and preferring to be alone.
Difficulty completing tasks due to poor memory, concentration, and attention to detail.
Escapism through movies, books, computer games, or even drug abuse, becoming reliant on others.
Low physical energy, pale complexion, cold hands and feet, drowsiness, and a tendency to faint or experience visual and hearing problems.

Question 5

Q5: Which emotional group does Clematis belong to?

Answer 5

A5: Insufficient interest in present circumstances.

Question 6

Q6: What soul quality does Clematis represent?

Answer 6

A6: Creative idealism.

Question 7

Q7: How does the transformed state of Clematis manifest?

Answer 7

A7:

A creative mind capable of manifesting dreams and ideas.
Thoughts are turned into action.
The person becomes interested in and finds joy in life.

Question 8

Q8: What activities can support someone in the Clematis state?

Answer 8

A8:

Hobbies that utilise creative potential, such as art, craft, music, or design projects.
Practical work in the house or garden.
Grounding exercises like breath work or walking barefoot on grass.

Question 9

Q9: What physical symptoms might indicate the need for Clematis?

Answer 9

A9: Low physical energy, pale complexion, cold hands and feet, drowsiness, a tendency to faint, and visual or hearing problems due to inward-turned energy.

Question 10

Q10: How can Clematis help someone struggling with escapism?

Answer 10

A10: Clematis can ground the person, helping them turn dreams and ideas into action while reconnecting them with the present moment and their responsibilities.