Star of Bethlehem Flower Remedy is for the after-effects of shock, mental or physical, as a result of accidents, bad news, bereavement, sudden disappointments, fright, etc. The Latin name for this remedy is Ornithogalum umbellatum.

Although ideally taken immediately after the event, it is also excellent for delayed effects. Since these effects may manifest years after the event in the form of physical symptoms, people may be numbed and withdrawn with a sense of loss or grief.

This remedy is an important ingredient of the Rescue Remedy. (You may read about Rescue Remedy on this blog.) It is useful for both mother and child immediately after a birth.

The positive potential of this remedy is to neutralise the effects of the shock. This can be either immediate or delayed, thus helping the sufferer to recuperate.

Dr. Bach’s description of this remedy is “the comforter and soother of pains and sorrows.”

Keywords for Star of Bethlehem Flower Remedy: 

Trauma, after effect of shock, post traumatic stress

Human indication: 

For after effects of trauma or traumatic experience.

Animal/pet indication: 

Abused, mistreated in the past. Trauma or shock.

Main symptoms of those needing Star of Bethlehem Flower Remedy:

• after-effects from every kind of physical, mental or emotional shock
• symptoms can include nightmares, grief, depression, as well as unhappiness, fear, etc
• feel unhappy, but do not want to be comforted.

Possible physical symptoms:

• illness after shock, “incurable” disease, pain, as well as stiffness and/or arthritis,
• problems with vision or hearing