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MIMULUS (Mimulus guttatus)
Keywords: Fear of known thing
Introduced into Britain from North America, it escaped and now grows in wet places especially near shallow streams. It is an attractive creeping plant about 30cm in height with has bright yellow flowers. Method of Preparation: Sun
The Mimulus Youngster
May show specific fears early on — useful to ‘nip them in the bud’ before they develop into phobias or deeply entrenched behavioural patterns. Fears may come from an ‘in womb’ experience.
MENTAL SYMPTOMS
Fears from known origin.
Specific fears of being abused, starved, strangers, men, vets, being groomed or clipped, lightning & thunder, firecrackers, heights, telephones, traffic, vacuum cleaners, confined spaces, death, pain, dark, water, damp cold, of insects following a sting, the smell of burning following a fire, other animals, even of their own species / sex, abandonment, losing their friends, phobias, shyness, timidity, introversion, strong feeling of insecurity.
BEHAVIOURAL SYMPTOMS
• Easily dominated by others, do not fight for themselves or their own pecking order.
• Excessive timidity, need much coaxing, hide when a stranger enters, withdrawn, difficult to interact with others.
• Overtalkative to hide fear.
• Fear aggression from abuse in the past.
• Starts easily.
• Fearful body language, (head shying, wide or rolling eyes).
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
• Show nervousness by restlessness, frothing at mouth, laying ears back, whining, flaring nostrils, panting.
• Remains still when sick.
• Sinus trouble, shallow breathing.
• Urinating when reprimanded, wetting bed at night.
• Heart disorders.
USES:
GENERAL
• Fears from a known origin.
• All animals reacting fearfully to specific circumstances, people, objects, noises, other animals.
• Illnesses that do not seem to respond to treatment (especially flu-type symptoms).
CATS
• Afraid of travel, especially in cars.
DOGS
• Fear of travelling, develop phobias easily (especially bitches).
• Fear biters who bite out of fear rather than aggression.
• Terrified of thunder, fireworks.
HORSES
• Fearful body language (head-shying, rolling eyes).
• Fear-base aggression (rearing up and kicking out with hind feet).
• Attempts to avoid specific people or situation (farrier, horse float), reluctance to approach strangers or other horses.
• Start at unexpected noises.
• Afraid of the dark, shadows, dogs, whips, saddles, being shod or clipped, travelling, passing openings in gateways, hedges.
• Racehorses frightened of starter gates, traps, pistols.
OWNERS
• Useful for people and children fearful of animals; nervous riders, handlers.
POSITIVE OUTCOMES
• Quiet courage to face trials and difficulties.
• Understanding and supportive of others in a similar situation.
• Emotional control, free of irrational fears.
Comparisons / Combinations:
Aspen — fear of the unknown
Rock Rose — fear is extreme, panic states
Fireworks — combine with Rock Rose
Other Anxiety, Fear, Shock Remedies:
Agrimony, Aspen, Cherry Plum, Red Chestnut, Rock Rose, Star of Bethlehem.
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