Clematis (Vitalba)

Clematis (also called Traveler’s joy or Old man’s beard) is a flowering vine of the Ranunculaceae family. The vines can grow up to 100 feet long and can completely blanket trees and other plants. Each  blossom is made up of 4 greenish-white fluffy sepals and feathery filaments that turn silvery and thread-like in the fall.

Photo By Shotaku

Clematis can be a great remedy for someone who tends to live in a dream world, and takes little interest in day-to-day events. It also helps with people that may be frustrated with life and have unrealistic ideals. It can stimulate creative potential and encourage a person to envision their dreams and become focused.

Taking the remedy

• Add a few drops of clematis-flower essence to a glass of non-sparkling spring water, sip throughout the day.
• Pour a few drops of the clematis water into a small dropper bottle. (preferably glass) Put a few drops under your tongue several times a day.

Wildflower medley
For those who live in the past, a flower-essence mixture of clematis and honeysuckle is helpful.

• Add 2 drops of each to a bottle filled with 1oz. of non-sparkling spring water. Put a few drops under your tongue 4 or more times a day.

The clematis temperament

• In a daze all the time
• Avoids activities
• Becoming addictive to reading or watching TV
• Daydreaming about the perfect future, but not taking action
• Feeling you are artistic and creative, but wont take action because you are more concerned with home and family
• Uninterested in practical matters
• When you are ill, you don’t try to regain your health

Children who need Clematis
Clematis increases a child’s attention span and promotes endurance and focus.

• Sleeps too much
• Absentminded
• Falls a lot
• Can get stuck and tear clothing

Supportive measures

• A fertile imagination is a special one, but illusions can leave you feeling empty
• Set a reasonable goal, find a way to achieve it
• Have down to earth hobbies (i.e. cooking, gardening)
• Have creative activities (i.e. painting, drawing, knitting)

Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world! – Joel Barker

Sign of clematis state

• Daydreaming & Lethargic
• Neglectful & Absentminded
• Lack of Sleep & Tired
• Always in a Fantasy World
• Poor Memory
• Poor Vision and Hearing
• Lack of Creativity

Signs of transformation

• Renewed Creativity
• Grounded
• Energy
• Concentration & Focus
• Spirited & Enthusiastic
• Realistic Thinking & Attitude
• Clear Minded
• Able to Find Solutions to Problems

Tip: Clematis helps relieve postpartum depression. It can also help bring you back to reality when you feel as if you are outside of yourself.

References:

• The Complete Guide To Natural Healing

Note: Consult with a Physician or certified herbologist if you are seeking medical remedies. The information is not intended as medical advice. PagansWorld.org is not liable for the misuse of the herb listed above.

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Lisa