The Cherry Plum state comes about from a fear of loss of control which leads to an attempt to control more, which manifests as emotions and situations that reflect back to us our lack of control.
The solution lies not in greater control but in letting go of the need to control and simply trusting that everything will work out in the end.
What a big ask! Thank goodness for Cherry Plum!
Cherry Plum people prefer to repress anything that unsettles them and this leads to a build-up of emotion which feels like extreme pressure and tension and much like a pressure cooker, it seems that it would only take the slightest thing to send you over the edge. Cherry Plum helps you to let go inwardly and release the pressure and relax into uncomfortable inner sensations and outer situations.
Any situation which makes you feel like you could lose control either physically or mentally could benefit from the Bach Flower essence Cherry Plum.
Physical Symptoms
Cherry Plum is commonly used to help with Weight Loss and is contained in the Bach Emotional eating kit, it is also used for bed-wetting, insomnia, urinary incontinence, diarrhoea, any illness or physical condition that has a mental/emotional aspect to it that feels like a loss of control.
I have also seen Acne improve greatly when taking Cherry Plum.
Anger, Stress and Overexcitability
Cherry Plum is very helpful for those suffering from general stress right through to full-blown anxiety or panic attacks. Consider Cherry Plum for children (and adults) who become easily overexcited to the point where they “lose the plot”, for anyone who is prone to outbursts of uncontrollable anger, for premenstrual and menopausal emotional instability and times of extreme pressure.
Compulsive Behaviours
Compulsive cleaning and handwashing (along with Crab Apple), checking and double-checking the doors are locked at night, even checking your Facebook and Instagram accounts will benefit from Cherry Plum to help bring about more self-control.
Cherry Plum can also be taken to help curb the urge to scratch, pick at sores, and fidget.
For uncontrollable coughing, sneezing, the giggles, a nose that drips in social situations (yes, that’s a thing!) or a feeling that you have something on your face when you’re with others.
Courage to face the unfamiliar:
Consider the possibility of Cherry Plum where you need the courage to take a leap of faith in some way, whether it is to fly when you are afraid of flying, public speaking, meeting someone new, or even just trying new food.
Cherry Plum is also one of the remedies contained in the 5 Flower Remedy known as Rescue Remedy, where it calms the feeling of losing your grip on reality that can come in stressful situations and especially with shock.
Cherry Plum Positive Potential
Calm and clear-minded, even in the midst of chaos and confusion. Emotional strength and stability.
