Flower and plant essences were developed to help individuals cope with emotional imbalances, stresses and traumatic experiences. The information presented here can help you choose a flower essence for yourself, your loved ones or pets. The description below shows the positive qualities the essence may evoke as well as the patterns of imbalance a person may be dealing with.

Gentian (Gentiana amarella)

Positive qualities: Perseverance, confidence; faith to continue despite apparent setbacks

Patterns of imbalance: Discouragement after a setback; doubt; depression due to a sense of failure