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AGRIMONY
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CERATO
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CLEMATIS
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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

The remedy Honeysuckle belongs to Bach's group of Not Sufficient Interest in Present Circumstances, along with the remedies of Clematis, Wild Rose, Olive, White Chestnut, Mustard, and Chestnut Bud. These remedies are for those not fully engaged in the here and now and consequently not living to the fullest. Specifically, Honeysuckle treats the undue longing for the happiness of the past.

In the Honeysuckle state, the mind dwells overly on past memories; its viewpoint directs to former experiences, instead of guiding its full focus to the present moment. Usually, the mind seeks those happy, fulfilled moments of the past and replays scenes and sentiments over and over again, as if to derive nourishment from them. Reminiscences and nostalgia carry more fascination than the colorless present. In fact, in the Honeysuckle state, one sadly believes that the happiness of the past can never be repeated in the present or future, and one hangs on to it.
In mental illness, when sentimental visions of the past grip the self repeatedly, or when one experiences delusions, visions, or voices of lost loved ones in reaction to unresolved trauma or severe grief (cf. Star of Bethlehem), Honeysuckle will bring relief.
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Sadness is the predominant emotion, yet it is tinged with the sweet pain of cherishing something lost, of longing to relive former happiness, if only in one's memories. There is also hopelessness and resignation in regard to present and future potential for happiness, and there is certainty that nothing can replace the lost fulfillment.
Oftentimes, these feelings are based on facts, as in old age when the losses cannot be replaced in this life. The children have moved on; one's health is fading; the partner may be dying. Honeysuckle will help even then to ease the sadness and direct the view to the remaining joys of the present moment.
Honeysuckle may apply to many different situations of life, whenever a lost preferred state calls from the past and diverts from fully exploring the present. Homesickness, a lost love, even loss of beauty or position in life can lead to the Honeysuckle state.

To give hope and incentive that happiness can be regained, to direct the mind from overindulgence in memories to enjoyment of the present moment, to soothe sadness.