Chicory: From Hyper-Protectiveness To Altruism

Chicory, a perennial plant with blue flowers, is one of the medicinal plants discovered by Edward Bach in his flower therapy. In Bach flower therapy, Chicory is indicated as a remedy for individuals who are excessively concerned with the well-being and needs of others.

Chicory people tend to be hyper-protective, possessive, and emotionally manipulative. They may feel offended easily, and sometimes, they invent non-existent diseases to direct attention to themselves. The transformation brought by Chicory flower brings the ability to give without expecting anything in return and develops the virtue of altruism.

Chicory has gained significant interest in the field of alternative medicine due to its therapeutic properties. This article aims to explore the characteristics of Chicory plant and its flower, the types of Chicory people and their behavior, and its usefulness in case of psychosomatic illnesses and coughs. Additionally, the article will discuss the other 38 remedies besides Chicory in Bach flower therapy.

Chicory Plant Characteristics

The chicory plant is a perennial composite plant with blue flowers that grows in Europe and on calcareous soils. It is the fifth medicinal plant discovered by Edward Bach and is indicated as a remedy for those excessively concerned with the well-being and needs of others. The plant is useful in case of psychosomatic illnesses and coughs.

Chicory people tend to take offense easily, feel sorry for themselves, and sometimes invent non-existent diseases to direct attention to themselves. The plant is administered to children who often draw excessive attention to themselves and to those who are intrusive, suffocating, and always expect something in return.

Chicory types are known to take extremely good care of children, relatives, friends, and often always find something to put back in place. They always want to have the people they love close to them, in order to receive warmth and affection, and they are precious for those who often criticize others, who are controlling and manipulative, and who are afraid of abandonment.

Chicory Flower Transformation

Transformation of the flower remedy associated with excessive concern for others results in a shift towards a mindset of selfless giving and appreciation for life’s gifts. Chicory flower remedy is administered to individuals who exhibit hyper-protectiveness, possessiveness, and a great need for control over others. These individuals tend to take offense easily, feel sorry for themselves, and sometimes invent non-existent diseases to direct attention to themselves.

The remedy helps in developing the virtue of altruism and the ability to give without asking for anything in return. The transformation brought about by Chicory flower remedy is characterized by a shift from a focus on one’s needs to a focus on the needs of others. It is indicated for children who often draw excessive attention to themselves and to those who are intrusive, suffocating, and always expect something in return.

The remedy is also useful for talkative people who have rigid and firm opinions and who sometimes tend to conflict with each other. The Chicory Bach Flower Affirmation includes appreciating what one receives from life and people, allowing others to be who they are, and nurturing oneself from moments of solitude or company.

Behavior of Chicory Types

Individuals who exhibit a strong desire to control others and often take offense easily tend to be highly critical and manipulative. These individuals are often Chicory types, who have a great need to be needed and desire to have those they love close to them in order to receive warmth and affection. They tend to take extremely good care of children, relatives, and friends and are always finding something to put back in place. However, this behavior is often accompanied by possessiveness and a tendency to be hyper-protective.

Chicory types are precious for those who often criticize others, who are controlling and manipulative, and who are afraid of abandonment. This Bach Flower remedy is strongly indicated for talkative people who have rigid and firm opinions and who sometimes tend to conflict with each other.

Chicory is administered to children who often draw excessive attention to themselves and to those who are intrusive, suffocating, and always expect something in return. Overall, Chicory’s transformation from hyper-protectiveness to altruism brings about a sense of balance and the ability to give without asking for anything in return.

Other Bach Flower Remedies

One must consider the various other remedies in the Bach Flower system to address different emotional and mental states, as each remedy is designed to support a specific aspect of human psyche and behavior. The remedies can be broadly categorized into seven groups: fear, uncertainty, insufficient interest in present circumstances, loneliness, oversensitivity to influences and ideas, despondency or despair, and over-care for the welfare of others. Some of the other remedies besides Chicory include Mimulus for fear of known things, Impatiens for impatience and irritability, and Rock Rose for terror and panic.

To provide a visual representation of the Bach Flower remedies and their emotional states, a table is included below. It shows the seven groups of remedies and the emotional states they address. The table can help individuals identify which remedy may be most suitable for their current emotional state and guide them in selecting the appropriate remedy. Overall, the Bach Flower remedies provide a holistic approach to emotional and mental well-being, and each remedy can support individuals in achieving a state of balance and harmony.