Water Violet
Botanical: Hottonia Palustris
Family: Primulaceae
Homeopathic remedy: Not used.
Description: The Water Violet is an aquatic plant, and is not related to the familiar Violets and Pansies, but is a member of the Primrose tribe. It is common in ponds and ditches. From the abundance of its finely divided leaves, which are all submersed, it was also called Millefolium by older writers and Water Milfoil, Water Yarrow and Feather Foil popularly. It flowers in May and June, the flowers being large and handsome, pink or pale purple, with a yellow eye, arranged in whorls one above the other around a leafless stalk, which raises several inches out of the water and forms a handsome spike.
Medicinal uses: Not used.
Keywords: Independent, Self-reliant, Capable, Quiet, Proud, Clever, Talented
Dr Bach's description: For those who in health or illness like to be alone. Very quiet people, who move about without noise, speak little, and then gently. Very independent, capable and self-reliant. Almost free of the opinions of others. They are aloof, leave people alone and go their own way. Often clever and talented. Their peace and calmness is a blessing to those around them.
Essence: The Water Violet is suited for the independent and capable people that don't seek contact to others. They are very self-reliant, and since they can be also very talented, they do not even need the contact to other people. They are usually quiet and dignified; even if they are in contact with others, they build a barrier between themselves and other people. Even in times of crisis, such as the sickness, the Water Violet tries to be self-sufficient and does not seek contact or help from the outside.
Unlike Vine or Vervain, they are not interested in leading others or showing them the correct way. They follow their own goals and they prefer not to interact with others; even the ideas and opinions of others are not important.
The negative side of such a personality is that the Water Violet people are apart from the company of closest people isolated form the outside world. The dignified and quiet appearance can turn into a pride and disdainfulness. In this situation the Water Violet helps restoring the balance and the contact with the outside world becomes a possibility. The Water Violet might even learn to help others and to receive their help.