Bach Flower Remedies – Cherry Plum

Species: Prunus cerasifera

Group: Fear

Keywords: Fear of losing self-control. Fear of losing the mind.

“Let not the petty trials and tribulations of everyday existence blind you to the fact that love and harmony will destroy the last remnant of failure and suffering.”
~Edward Bach

Due to its glorious display of fragrant one inch white blossoms in early spring, the Cherry Plum tree is often grown as an ornamental tree. This small deciduous tree is native to western Asia and southeast Europe. As part of the Rosaceae family, the Cherry Plum is classified in the Rose family. It is one of the first trees to bloom in the UK and has become naturalized in parts of Australia and the United States. Some varieties have beautiful purple leaves. Its edible cherry-sized yellow to dark red fruit ripens in late summer and can be used to make jam, if birds don’t eat the fruit first.

Dr. Bach included Cherry Plum in the Fear category, specifically for fear of losing control, “of reason giving way, of doing fearful and dreaded things, not wished and known wrong, yet there comes the thought and impulse to do them.” – The Twelve Healers

Emotional disharmony indicating Cherry Plum:

• Loss of control
• Feeling about to explode
• Outbursts of rage
• Violent impulses

Positive character qualities of Cherry Plum:

• Calmness
• Composure
• Courage

Daily use of the Bach flowers provides gentle emotional support. Negative attitudes are transformed into positive virtues as the body’s self-curative potential strengthens emotional health and restores inner harmony.

“And may we ever have gratitude in hearts that the great Creator in all His glory has placed the herbs in the field for our healing.“ ~ Edward Bach