| Shadow tendency | Wholeness |
|---|---|
| Despondent bur struggles on | Courageous |
| Overworks and hides tiredness | Stable under all conditions |
| Slow coaches and plodders | Likes helping others |
| Obstinate | Reliable |
| Relentless effort | Strong and patient |
| Brave | Full of common sense |
| Fight adversities, difficulties and illnesses without loss of hope | Can stand great strain |
| Persevere | Discernment |
| Try find a cure when they are unwell | Self care |
| Solid personality | Mindful of own wellbeing |
| Keep on working | Gentle recuperation |
| May have a strong gnarled appearance | Rebuild their strength |
| Real worker | Perseverance |
| Always stays on task | Great awareness to rest and recuperate |
| Their enormous contribution is not always recognized | |
| Feels inner reluctance to appear weak in the eyes of others | |
| Rather do anything than ask for help | |
| Want to be seen independent | |
| Never give up | |
| Dutiful | |
| Never complains even if utterly worn out | |
| Almost superhuman endurance | |
| Ignores natural impulse to rest | |
| Conceals tiredness and weakness | |
| Energy is drained due to the responsibilities they face | |
| Burnout | |
| Stress | |
| Despair arising from frustration | |
| Loyal | |
| Always fulfil obligations | |
| Never flinch from duty | |
| Flexibility | |
| Get depressed when usual strength is flagging | |
| Fail to rest when they need to | |
| Annoyed and frustrated when body get weak due to no rest | |
| This may be seen as a hindrance by them | |
| Others tend to lay their burdens on Oak’s shoulder | |
| Strong physically | |
| Conscientious | |
| Valiant efforts to keep working |
Illnesses and Causes
Exhaustion - nervous breakdown
Origin and Specification of the Plant
Binomial Name: Quercus robur
Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Quercus
Species: Q.robur
Origin: Europe
Shade: yellow
Other names: Oak, Aac, Black Oak, Pedunculate Oak, English/French/Polish/Slavonian Oak
Elements/Chemicals contained by the plant:
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 12m+
Flowering season: Spring
Qualities and preferences: Grows well in most deep, fertile soils and is lime tolerant
Areas of growth: Common sight in Britain including in parks, streets and field but normally grows on neutral or lime-rich heavy clays and loams
The majestic oak tree stands tall and proud, reaching for the heavens at heights of up to 100 feet. Its trunk exudes strength and resilience, boasting a remarkable diameter of up to 6 feet and is adorned with a rugged, bark-like texture that speaks of its enduring nature. With its large, lobed leaves, the oak tree displays a deep green hue that is nothing short of mesmerizing, transforming into a striking red or brown come autumn, offering a breathtakingly beautiful sight.
Although not typically celebrated for its flowers, the oak tree produces small, unassuming blooms that emerge in the spring, adding to its already impressive allure. These flowers may not be the most showy, yet they bring forth acorns - a vital food source for countless creatures. These acorns are not only a source of sustenance but can also be roasted and eaten as a snack or used to make flour, making them a multi-purpose marvel.
The oak tree is an integral element of many landscapes, providing vital shade, shelter, and sustenance to a plethora of animals. Though its flowers may not be the main attraction, they play a crucial role in both the tree's life cycle and the ecosystem as a whole, solidifying the oak tree's status as a true marvel of nature.
Throughout history, people have found various uses for the oak tree, inspired by its mythical strength and enduring nature. For instance, those suffering from toothaches would hammer a nail into an oak tree, believing that the tree's strength would alleviate their pain. People with tuberculosis or chest complaints would take "Lungs of Oak," a lichen that grows on some types of oak trees and resembles lungs. Couples would get married under oak trees, hoping to absorb the tree's strength and vitality. The bark of oak trees was even used to make love potions. The Druids, known as the wise people of Oak, had a deep knowledge of the tree and its healing properties, using oak remedies to heal weary feet and help people find the right path in life
Specification of remedy
Group: Seven helpers
Emotional Group: Despondency or despair
Chronic condition: Persevering
Method of extraction: Sun
Dr Bach fist prepared the Oak remedy in the year of 1933 near Cromer, Norfolk. Oak is the Bach flower remedy for those who are strong and steady in character but carry on beyond the point of exhaustion. We take this remedy when a long steady effort- usually bound up with a sense of duty to others- leaves us despondent and exhausted. The remedy helps=s us regain strength and allows us to listen to our body when I needs rest. While helping others we learn to look after ourselves and care for ourselves as well. Oak relates to the soul potential of strength and endurance.
Comparison between other flowers
Gorse:
The Oak type is the exact opposite of the Gorse type who are ready to give up trying when things look hopeless. Though the Oak type may feel despondent, and though they may suffer from despair due to the conditions imposed upon them, they will continue to fight.
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These images show parts of the Oak tree including some flowers, which have been included in the pictures above. The flowers of the Oak tree flower during the spring season. The Oak remedy is made from essence which is taken from those flowers. On the left hand side we can see some dangly parts hanging from the tree. The different varieties of part of the Oak tree symbolises how much burdens an Oak person normally carries.
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The images on the left shows a medieval illustration of different parts of the way realistically. This Illustration may have been used to analyse the medicinal properties of the Oak tree. On the right hand side we can see the image of a magnificent Oak tree with its many connections. The oak tree provided shelter, food and nutrition to many animals. The sturdiness and stability of the Oak tree represent the endurance and strength that an average Oak person has.