Beech is in the Over-care for Welfare of others or the Live and Let Live Category.
The 38 Flower Remedy book says:
Beech is for people who are constantly making criticisms, intolerant of other people's shortcomings and unable to make allowances. They find it hard to see the good in others. They have a strong sense of their own superiority, can be judgmental and arrogant and are easily irritated by other people's mannerisms or habits. They are convinced that they are always in the right and everyone else in the wrong.
The Twelve Healers is a much softer version of the above - i think i prefer this description:
For those who feel the need to see more good and beauty in all that surrounds them. And, although much appears to be wrong, to have the ability to see the good growing within. So as to be able to be more tolerant, lenient and understanding of the different way each individual and all things are working to their own final perfection.
In my Holistic Herbal book by David Hoffman there is a section on Bach Flower Remedies and there is a description of Beech being 'for those who are arrogant, critical and intolerant of others' - quite a bit harsher in description that what Dr Bach actually wrote in the 12 Healers.
The Goddess Tree website says the following on Medicinal and Magical uses of Beech:
Medicinal properties: Much of the Beech was used for skin disorders; the tar was used in an old remedy for excema and psoriasis, a poultice made from the leaves helped to heal scabs, water collected from the hollows of ancient beeches was thought to heal many skin complaints, and stuff your mattress with beech leaves to speed up the healing process. Bark preparation was used to help reduce fever. Beechnuts have served as food for humans and animals. In aromatherapy, the essence of beech helps to boost confidence and hope. Flower remedy enhances sympathy and tolerance.
Magickal properties: Carving the words of a wish into a beech stick will make your wish come true (if it is meant to be.) Bury it into the ground to manifest as the wood decays and gets reabsorbed into the Mother Earth. Use a beech branch as a wand to open channels for communication with spirits and God/dess. It will enable you to quickly draw down divine energy into your circle. Carry small pieces of beech bark in your pocket for luck and success. Place a powder of beech wood in your right shoe to lead you toward your fortune.
Did you know that Beech trees produce edible nuts - apparently they used to feed them to humans and animals. Wonder why we never hear of Beech Nuts these days? I have loads of Beech trees in my woods so will look out for the Nuts!
I wonder which part of the Beech tree is used to make the Flower Remedies - I wonder if there is a flower before the nut is produced? or if its the leaves? i think i need to get another Dr Bach book on how he actually makes each remedies because the two books i have don't say.
Hope you enjoyed some info on Beech. I am off out into the woods to look at the Beech trees!
suz
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