Thus Vervain remedy brings orderliness in enthusiasm.

It is a routine remedy given for mental tension of any type.

In order to choose the correct remedy for ‘SLEEPLESSNESS’ in Bach Flower remedies remember: ‘VERVAIN’ is suitable in a case where the mind is always busy, day and night, thinking about work—his various schemes, both finished and unfinished and schemes yet to be started.

It is for a mind which is always preoccupied and over-enthusiastic of his schemes which keep him awake at night.

‘RED CHESTNUT’ is called for when the fear and solicitude for the welfare of a loved one prevents sleep.

‘WHITE CHEST NUT’ is useful when the mind is unable to get rid of any idea – when the same idea goes on circulating in the mind day and night.

‘SCLERANTHUS’ sleeplessness is caused by diverse ideas in a grass-hopper mind. Various ideas unrelated to each other keep the mind puzzled and awake during night.

‘CHERRY PLUM’ is the remedy for sleeplessness due to unbearable pain whether physical or mental or some unbearable sensation i.e. frequent urination or frequent thirst during night which keeps him awake for most part of the night. ‘MIMULUS’ would cover the sleeplessness due to fear of anything—fear of loneliness, fear of darkness, fear of dacoits etc.

For mental tension although Vervain is given as a routine remedy, it should not be taken as a panacea for all types of mental tension.

‘VERVAIN’ would be useful if the cause of the mental tension is over-enthusiasm, overwork, and a constant attachment to work without rest or respite.

‘MIMULUS’ would have to be called for, if the cause of mental tension is fear of some coming event i.e. an impending court decision of an important matter, an examination, the biopsy report of a swollen gland etc. ‘HOLLY is required if the cause of mental tension is jealousy; envy; hatred or suspicion. “IMPATIENCE” only could relieve extreme tension in a person who is temperamentally irritable and impatient.

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Hardyal was very badly addicted to wine. At the age of 40 he had three narrow escapes from road accidents. The entreaties of his grown up children and his wife failed to make him leave the habit, although he desperately wanted to do it. One day he walked into the dispensary with his wife and said, ‘Doctor sahib’ can you help me – an inveterate drunkard. I know, drinking has ruined my health. It has ruined me financially. I am tortured day & night by scolding from elders, entreaties by youngers and unkind remarks by neighbourers. I have spent a heap of money in this vice and a lot of money in trying to get rid of this habit by allopathic drugs. Nothing has helped. My family doctor has warned me that I have already developed an ulcer in the stomach and every drop of liquor that I would take now would act as poison. I am mortally afraid. Yet I cannot rid myself of this habit. Liquor has become a part of my body. Unless I take some liquor, the thought of liquor haunts me. Please doctor, can you do something for me?”

The case presented 3 clear-cut facets:

(a)    Age-long habit which could not be broken, despite efforts. Walnut T.D.S for 6 weeks was prescribed.

(b)    Mimulus T.D.S for fear, and   White Chestnut for persistent thought of liquor.

A combination of Mimulus and White Chestnut was given T.D.S. for 2 weeks.

After 2 weeks his condition improved and the combination was discontinued. Walnut alone was continued for 3 months to bring complete relief.

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“Doctor, please see what has happened to my child. He has been such a charming youngster, full of life and mirth all along. But lately he has started getting sort of fits of depression which suddenly attacks like a bolt from the blue and leaves him totally paralysed. He becomes immobile, is drenched with sweat, cannot utter a word, colour leaves his face and looks the very embodiment of gloom.

After sometime the dark cloud lifts by itself and he heaves a sigh of relief.

The tragedy of the whole affair is that the child does not know what happens to him and the doctor does not know the cause or its remedy. The specialists dismiss the case by simple “change of mood” of the child.

The child has refused to go to school today. He is afraid of the untimely and unexpected fit of depression in the presence of his school mates. ‘Mimulus’ (for fear of the fit) and ‘MUSTARD’ (for prevention of such fits of depression in future) were prescribed T.D.S for one week. After one week Mimulus was discontinued as there was no longer any fear in the child. But ‘MUSTARD’ was continued for 3 months, after which the child was declared cured.

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