Handmade according to the original instructions of Dr Edward Bach, using his original methods and the exact plant species he identified.
Cerato flower essence is traditionally chosen for people who struggle to trust their own judgement and intuition. You may have an initial sense of what feels right, but quickly begin to question it and look to other people for advice, reassurance or confirmation. Even after receiving advice, you may continue asking different people or gathering more information because you still don't feel confident in your own decision.
Cerato supports greater trust in your inner guidance, helping you make decisions with more confidence and stand by them without automatically giving other people's opinions more weight than your own.
Indications that Cerato may be needed
- Constantly second-guessing your own decisions
- Asking several people for advice or reassurance before acting
- Knowing what feels right initially but then talking yourself out of it
- Giving other people's opinions more weight than your own judgement
- Looking for confirmation from experts or authority figures before trusting yourself
- Gathering more and more information without feeling any closer to a decision
- Questioning a decision soon after you have made it
- Following advice despite an inner feeling that it may not be right for you
When Cerato may be the right choice
You may already have a strong first impression or know more than you give yourself credit for, but find it difficult to trust your own judgement. Instead, you may continue searching for reassurance through other people's opinions, further research or established ideas about what you “should” do.
Advice may feel reassuring for a moment, but another opinion can quickly create a new doubt. This can lead to repeated questioning and an accumulation of information without the confidence to put what you already know into practice.
Cerato is particularly relevant when you notice that your first instinct was often sound, but you moved away from it after seeking too much outside input.
Cerato and similar flower essences
Several flower essences from the Bach system can involve uncertainty or difficulty making decisions, but the underlying reason helps distinguish between them.
Cerato and Scleranthus
Both can involve difficulty settling on a decision. Cerato tends to look outside themselves for advice and confirmation because they don't trust their own judgement. Scleranthus is more likely to alternate internally between two possibilities and usually tries to reach the decision without asking other people for help.
Cerato and Larch
Both can involve a lack of confidence, but in different areas. Cerato doubts their own judgement and may seek reassurance about what decision to make. Larch is more associated with doubting your ability to succeed or believing you are not capable of doing something.
Cerato and Walnut
Both may be influenced by other people's opinions. Cerato tends to give outside advice greater weight because they don't trust their own judgement. Walnut is more appropriate when you already know your direction but outside influences make it harder to remain true to a decision or path you have chosen.
The positive potential of Cerato
As trust in your own judgement grows, it becomes easier to listen to your first impressions, make your own decisions and stand by them without continually seeking confirmation from others.
You can still learn from other people and gather useful information, but their opinions no longer override your own sense of what is right for you. The positive Cerato state brings greater inner certainty and confidence in your ability to decide for yourself.
How to Use
This is a stock level essence that can be taken directly or combined with up to 6 other essences in a treatment bottle. If you'd prefer your chosen essences prepared for you, you can order a custom blend here.
When taking from the stock bottle, the recommended dosage is 4 drops at least 4 times a day, especially in the morning and before bedtime. For acute situations, you may take the essence more frequently.
Alternatively, for a more gentle effect you can add 4 drops to a glass of water to sip throughout the day. You can combine up to 7 essences using this method.
Why choose Crystal Herbs English Flower Essences?
Prepared by Crystal Herbs in the UK, these English Flower Essences are handmade according to Dr Bach's original instructions using the traditional sun and boiling methods. Each essence is prepared from the exact plant species identified by Dr Bach, preserving the integrity of his original flower essence system.
Continue exploring
If you'd like to explore the full system or compare Cerato with the other remedies, our Complete Guide to the 38 Bach Flower Remedies is a helpful place to start.
CERATO:
I learn to listen to my own voice
I trust my inner knowing
I find the confidence to follow what is right for me
My light is a source of truth for others
~ Affirmations from Affirm a Flower cards ~