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8 Chicory

Chicory

Chicory


8 Chicory, Cichorium intybus

Guiding principle:
OVER-CARE FOR THE WELFARE OF OTHERS - Demanding, possessive

About this herb:
Scientific name: Cichorium intybus
Description: Chicory reaches a height of up to 5 feet. It grows at roadsides, in fields of grain, etc. and is spread out all over Europe. The wonderful blue flowers are despite their size very delicate, and only a few will blossom at the same time. Each flower blooms only one day. The plant blooms from July to September.

The aims of this flower essence:
Possessive personal attitude being used to consciously or unconsciously interfere everywhere. I only love you ifÂ…

Dr. Bach wrote:
Those who are very mindful of the needs of others; they tend to be over-full of care for children, relatives, friends, always finding something that should be put right. They are continually correcting what they consider wrong, and enjoy doing so. They desire that those for whom they care should be near them. (The Twelve Healers and Other Remedies)