“Quercus Robus….

The oak was considered a holy tree by our forefathers. It grows in woodlands and grassland. Male Female flowers develop on the same tree , flowering between the end of April and early May.”

Emotional  Groups :-  Despondency and Despair

“Oak relates to the soul potential of strength and endurance. In Negative OAk state character traits are handledtoo rigidly.”

Oak Keynote Symptoms …

Struggles on

Courage in Despair

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• The fighter , exhausted and brought to his knees , who nevertheless struggles on bravely , never giving up
• Overly dutiful, reliable , a plodder.
• Tends to overwork and is then depressed and despondent
• Utterly worn out and exhausted , but never complains.
• Almost superhuman endurance and petience
• Untiring and persistnent in endeavours , never giving up.
• Fights bravely against all  odds , never losing hope.
• Often continues to work only from sense of duty
• Helps to shoulder the burdens of others.
• Dissatisfied when health problems prevent obligations being met or limit ability to help
• Ignores natural impulse to rest
• Endeavours not to be let tiredness and weekness show on the outside.

Oak — Work is often seen as a duty , a commitment. The exhaustion may be chronic.

Elm — Work is taken as a vocation . The state of Exhaustion is temporary

The opposite of Oak is Gorse .Gorse gives up but Oak never gives up”

{Above Text taken from book Bach Flower Remedies, Mechthild Scheffer}”

Detailed Explanation of Negative Mind Set

• Even if the paitent is going through hardships and suffereings , he shows full devotion and loyalty towards fulfillment of duty.
• Takes Lot of pains and goes beyond the call of duty.
• Takes ful responsibility over his shoulders , Seriousness of intentions, perserverance.
• He indulges himself in a task for which he has least knowledge , he believes nothing is impossible and becomes overconfident in undertaking any task. In order to accomplish his work  he ignores himself and neglets the rejuvenating power of recreation.
• They keep on working hidding thier tiredness or ill health from others. These people suffer a lot inside sometimes. They never complaint.
• No space for emotions like self pity , selfishness or discouragement. Despondency and despair develop as reward are not forthcoming , or as presures become too great  and duties can’t be fulfilled further dut to mounting exhaustion .
• If he is unable to reach his goals dut to health reasons he feels sorry.
• May appear to be introvert Even in the most adverse of conditions he never accepts defeat and continues the figth in the belief of ultimate victory.
• A gambler is a very good example who plays till the end even after loosing all his assets and says “one last go”

Expected Positive Outcomes

• Oak ppl have the capabilty to stand great strains , are patient and full of common sense .So now before taking up any task in hand they are better of in calcutaling wether they can accomplish thier task or …not.
• Possess all attributes of a winner , immense power of resistance , lots of will power ,courage , decotion to duty , high ideas
• Will be able to recognize or analyse thier limits

Physical Ailments Due to Negative Emotions

• Tension Headaches
• Dysmenorrhoea
• May resort alcoholism to counter work related strain
• Rheumatic complaints

References and Further Readings

Dr. Vohra Bach Flower Remedies

Dr. Vohra Home study course on Bach Flower Remedies

Dr. Krishnamoorthy Complete guide to Bach Remedies

Bach Flower Remedies, Mechthild Scheffer

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