Aspen (Populus Tremula) Aspen is indicated for people who are seized by sudden fears or worries for no specific reason, and who may therefore be generally nervy and anxious. A typical need for Aspen is for waking in fear from a bad dream, even if the dream itself is forgotten. Aspen is helpful for young children experiencing nightmares and night terrors (see also Rock Rose). Aspen fears can occur during day or night; an inexplicable anxiety or sense of foreboding may strike when alone, or suddenly in the company of friends, and may be accompanied by trembling. The positive potential of Aspen is a state of inner peace, security and fearlessness. Apprenhension is replaced by a desire for adventure and new experiences, disregarding difficulties and dangers. As Dr Back wrote: 'Once we come to that realisation, we are beyond pain and suffering, beyond care or worry or fear, beyond everything except the joy of life, the joy of death, and the joy of our immortality ... we can walk that path through any danger, through any difficulty, unafraid'. The Bach Flower Essences are made 100% naturally from spring water infused with wild flowers, either by the sun steeping method or by boiling. The Essences are hand produced exclusively in England without the aid of mechanical devices. You should always keep in mind, however, that the remedies are preserved in neat brandy, and for this reason use caution when giving them to recovering alcoholics or people who are allergic to alcohol or object to its use on religious or moral grounds. · Agrimony for people who put a brave face on their troubles · Aspen for people who are anxious or afraid but don't know why · Beech for people who are intolerant and critical of others. · Centaury for people who allow others to impose on them · Cerato for people who doubt their own judgment · Cherry Plum for uncontrolled, irrational thoughts and the fear of doing something awful · Chestnut Bud for people who repeat mistakes and don't learn from experience · Chicory for over-possessive, selfish people who cling to their loved ones · Clematis for day-dreamers · Crab Apple for those who dislike something about the way they look and as a general cleanser · Elm for responsible, capable people who in a crisis doubt their ability to cope · Gentian for people disheartened when something goes wrong · Gorse for people who have lost hope, often without cause · Heather for talkative types who are obsessed with their own problems · Holly for negative feelings of hatred, envy, jealousy and suspicion · Honeysuckle for people who live in the past · Hornbeam for mental tiredness at the thought of a coming task · Impatiens for impatience and irritation at other people's slowness · Larch for fear of failure and lack of confidence · Mimulus for people who are afraid of something real that they can name · Mustard for gloom and depression with no known cause · Oak for strong, indefatigable people who can over-exte