Aspen Bach Flower Remedy

Description

Aspen is the remedy for fear without a face. A sense of foreboding arrives and you cannot say why. Nothing has happened, nothing is obviously wrong, and yet something feels about to go wrong.

What Aspen Is For

This remedy suits apprehension that has no identifiable cause. People describe a shiver, a sudden dread, a feeling of being uneasy in a room, or waking in the night alarmed by nothing in particular. Because there is no reason to point to, the state is difficult to explain and often goes unmentioned.

Where the fear does have a name — of illness, of an exam, of a person — Mimulus is the closer match.

The Emotional Picture

Aspen states are common in sensitive people who pick up atmospheres easily. Children who are afraid of something they cannot describe, or who wake frightened without a nightmare, often fit this picture. Adults may feel it before a change they cannot yet see, or in unfamiliar surroundings.

There is frequently a reluctance to speak about it, partly because it sounds irrational when said aloud.

The Positive State

Aspen supports a sense of inner security — being able to meet the unknown without bracing against it.

How to Use

Take two pills four times a day, at least two hours apart. Many people take a dose on waking and one before bed, since the state is often strongest at night. No age restriction.

Combining With Other Remedies

Aspen combines well with Mimulus where both named and unnamed fears are present, and with Rock Rose where the apprehension escalates into panic. For sensitivity to the moods of others, Walnut is often added.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Aspen and Mimulus?

Aspen is for fear with no known cause. Mimulus is for fear of something specific you can name.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. It is one of the more commonly chosen remedies for children who wake frightened without being able to say why.

Can I take it with other remedies?

Yes. Most practitioners combine up to six or seven remedies at a time.