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Flower Essence Remedy: Willow

By Phylameana lila Desy, About.com

Latin Name:

Salix vitellina

Purpose:

Willow flower essence heals feelings of resentment and negativity. It allows the grudgeholder to release ill thoughts. This is a remedy for individuals who have difficulty owning up to their own mistakes, forever pointing the finger of blame outside of themselves. Willow allows a person to realize their own missteps and begin to forgive themselves for poorly chosen past actions.

Positive Qualities:

  • forgiveness
  • acknowledgement of own mistakes
  • self-acceptance
  • letting go
Willow is one of the original Bach Flower Remedies

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