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AGRIMONY
ASPEN
BEECH
CENTAURY
CERATO
CHERRY PLUM
CHESTNUT BUD
CHICORY
CLEMATIS
CRAB APPLE
ELM
GENTIAN
GORSE
HEATHER
HOLLY
HONEYSUCKLE
HORNBEAM
IMPATIENS
LARCH
MIMULUS
MUSTARD
OAK
OLIVE
PINE
RED CHESTNUT
RESCUE REMEDY
ROCK ROSE
ROCK WATER
SCLERANTHUS
STAROF BETHLEHEM
SWEET CHESTNUT
VERVAIN
VINE
WALNUT
WATER VIOLET
WHITE CHESTNUT
WILD OAT
WILD ROSE
WILLOW

This remedy belongs to the group of Not Sufficient Interest in Present Circumstances, as classified by Bach. The additional remedies of this group are Honeysuckle, Wild Rose, Olive, White Chestnut, Mustard, and Chestnut Bud. This group of remedies helps those not fully engaged in the here and now. Specifically, Clematis has the indication of longing for a future state while experiencing indifference or disinterest toward the present.

The mind is set on dreams of future fulfillment rather than seeing the present as promising and trying to find happiness therein. Reality may actually appear hazy, as if veiled, and there may be the tendency to suddenly lose touch and become drowsy or sleepy. Or one may feel lightheaded or vacant in one's mind, as if the mind was removed and not fully centered or concentrated.
These states can come on not only from daydreaming about future happiness but also from fatigue, from a strenuous or saddening daily routine that one removes oneself from internally, as if it was too painful to experience fully or look too closely.
In school settings, one may notice the unmotivated, daydreaming student whose absent-mindedness is prevalent, although interrupted here and there by spurts of interest.
In delusional states with ecstatic content (cf. Vervain), with pleasant visions and reveries, Clematis removes the lure and brings the mind back to reality.

Although reality is wanting and does not promise happiness, the person in the Clematis state is hopeful. The view directs to a bright future when longing ceases and completeness, fulfillment, and rewards are forthcoming. As one dwells on these dreams and reveries, one is most happy. Reality seems harsh in comparison, void of meaning, lonely or sad. Yet, these are the present circumstances, and, every time one wakes up to them, disillusionment sets in. The mind cannot bear this state for very long and is drawn again and again to happy imaginings, as if addicted.
If longing is expressed in art, which means a grounding of this inner dynamic, the Clematis state may be alleviated or cured, just as direct devotion to people and helping them realize their dreams will defocus the awareness of one's own dilemma and bring enjoyment of the present moment. Usually, however, one feels more passive, awaiting changes to come and staying out of touch with people and present circumstance.

To ground in reality and find meaningful occupation, to appreciate the present moment and become receptive to all its joys with clarity of mind and perception.