Handmade according to the original instructions of Dr Edward Bach, using his original methods and the exact plant species he identified.
Chicory flower essence is traditionally chosen for people who are naturally caring and attentive to the needs of those they love but whose care can become tied to a strong need for closeness, appreciation or reassurance. You may give a great deal to family and friends, offer frequent advice or become closely involved in other people's lives, then feel hurt or unappreciated when your care is not received or returned in the way you had hoped.
You may also find it difficult to let go or allow loved ones the freedom to make their own choices. There can be a strong desire to feel needed which may lead to becoming overly protective, possessive or inclined to interfere, often with the genuine belief that you are doing what is best for the other person.
Indications that Chicory may be needed
- Giving a great deal to others while hoping for appreciation or affection in return
- Feeling hurt or unappreciated when your efforts are not acknowledged
- Wanting loved ones close and finding it difficult to let go
- Becoming overly involved in the choices or lives of family and friends
- Frequently advising, correcting or helping others because you believe you know what is best
- Finding it difficult when your help or advice is not wanted
- Wanting to feel needed or indispensable
- Becoming possessive or overly protective in close relationships
When Chicory may be the right choice
You may notice that caring for others has become closely connected with how secure or valued you feel in a relationship. Giving, helping or staying involved can become a way of maintaining closeness, and it may be difficult when the other person wants more independence or does not respond in the way you expected.
The Chicory pattern is not simply about being loving, generous or attentive. It becomes relevant when care is accompanied by an unspoken expectation of appreciation, affection or closeness. You may feel disappointed when what you give is not recognised or find yourself wanting to influence another person's choices because you believe you know what would be best for them.
Chicory may be particularly relevant when allowing someone greater freedom feels difficult, even though your intention is to care for or protect them.
Chicory and similar flower essences
Several flower essences from the Bach system can involve strong emotional involvement with other people, but the reason behind the behaviour helps distinguish between them.
Chicory and Red Chestnut
Both can involve becoming deeply concerned with the lives of people you love. Red Chestnut is more associated with excessive fear and worry for their wellbeing, while Chicory is more about wanting closeness, involvement or appreciation and finding it difficult to let go.
Chicory and Vervain
Both may strongly believe they know what would be best for another person. Vervain tends to persuade others through enthusiasm and conviction, often about an idea or cause, while Chicory's influence is more personal and connected with relationships, care and the desire for closeness or appreciation.
Chicory and Heather
Both can involve a strong need for attention or connection. Heather tends to seek company and focus heavily on sharing their own concerns, while Chicory is more likely to give, care or become involved in the lives of others as a way of maintaining closeness and feeling needed.
The positive potential of Chicory
As greater emotional security develops, it becomes easier to give love and care freely without needing appreciation or affection in return. You can remain warm, generous and deeply caring while allowing the people you love greater independence and the freedom to make their own choices.
There is less need to hold on tightly or make yourself indispensable. Care becomes a gift rather than an exchange, allowing relationships to feel more open, trusting and accepting.
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 Chicory with the other remedies, our Complete Guide to the 38 Bach Flower Remedies is a helpful place to start.
CHICORY:
I respect the freedom of those I love
I affirm a divine core of light within my own soul
The nourishment I need comes from this centre
In this light, my caring bestows liberty on others
~ Affirmations from Affirm a Flower cards ~