Star of Bethlehem

Ornithogalum umbellatum

One of Bach's second 19 remedies.
Prepared by the boiling method.

Indication

For those in great distress under conditions which for a time produce great unhappiness.

Twelve Healers 1936

Affirmation

…to remain in such a state of peace that the trials and disturbances of the world leave us unruffled, is a great attainment indeed and brings us that Peace which passeth understanding; and though at first it may seem to be beyond our dreams, it is in reality, with patience and perseverance, within the reach of us all.

Collected Writings p153

Habitat

Star of Bethlehem grows in open grassland on drier soils.

Emotional state

For shock, grief, distress, for those who need consolation and comfort, for bad news, an accident, a fright, a narrow escape, for delayed shock, to neutralize effects of any shock past or present, even the shock of birth.

Barnard, Guide to Bach Flower Remedies

More descriptions of Star of Bethlehem by: the Bach Centre / Mechthild Scheffer / Edward Bach