Bach Flowers 1 - Impatiens (Impatiens glandulifera)

Question 1

Q1: What are the key traits associated with the negative state of Impatiens?

Answer 1

A1: Impatience, irritability, tension/frustration, and haste/rushes.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

A2: Patience, gentleness, softness/fluidity, and maintaining an appropriate pace.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

A3: Impatiens grows fast, takes over the area, emits an aroma that repels wildlife, and its seeds burst off explosively — mirroring impatience and tension.

Question 4

Q4: What are the clinical indications for someone in need of Impatiens?

Answer 4

A4:

Quick in thought and action, prefer to work alone, sometimes to the point of loneliness.
Spontaneous, energetic but may deplete energy due to intense activity.
Explosive temper that passes quickly, do not hold grudges.
Always on the go, find it hard to relax, suffer from nervous tension (e.g., indigestion, skin rashes, headaches, muscle pain).
Restless, fidgety, and hate wasting time.
Capable and efficient but may go around in circles.

Question 5

Q5: Which emotional group does Impatiens belong to?

Answer 5

A5: Loneliness.

Question 6

Q6: What is the soul quality associated with Impatiens?

Answer 6

A6: Patience and gentleness.

Question 7

Q7: What are the traits of someone who has moved to the transformed state of Impatiens?

Answer 7

A7:

They think and act calmly, quickly, and with clarity.
Demonstrate patience and tolerance for others.
Are empathic, diplomatic, clever, and intuitive.

Question 8

Q8: What are some additional supports for someone in the negative Impatiens state?

Answer 8

A8:

Find outlets for restless energy such as exercise, dance, or art.
Take a deep breath before speaking.
Ensure adequate sleep.
Reduce stimulants.

Question 9

Q9: What physical symptoms might someone in the negative Impatiens state experience?

Answer 9

A9: Nervous tension that can manifest as indigestion, skin rashes, headaches, or muscle pain.

Question 10

Q10: How can Impatiens help people with their interpersonal relationships?

Answer 10

A10: By fostering patience and tolerance for others, helping them to act with empathy and diplomacy rather than frustration or irritability.