Chicory Bach Flower Remedy
For love that holds on too tightly. Chicory suits possessive affection — care given with conditions, hurt when it is not returned, difficulty letting people be independent. Supports love given freely. Available as liquid or pills.
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Chicory is the remedy for love that holds on too tightly. The care is real — that is never in question. But it comes with conditions, expectations, and a quiet accounting of what has been given and what has come back.
What Chicory Is For
This remedy suits possessive affection and the need to be needed. The person is attentive, involved and generous, but finds it hard when others become independent. There may be reminders of sacrifices made, hurt when calls go unanswered, or a tendency to manage the lives of people who did not ask for it.
Children who cling, demand constant attention, or become unwell at convenient moments often fit the Chicory picture.
The Emotional Picture
Underneath is usually a fear of being left. The person rarely sees their behaviour as controlling — from the inside it feels like devotion, and the disappointment when it is not reciprocated feels entirely justified. Self-pity and a sense of being unappreciated are common.
Where the concern is fear for someone’s safety rather than a need to hold them close, Red Chestnut is the better fit.
The Positive State
Chicory supports love given freely — care that does not require anything back, and the security to let the people you love have their own lives.
How to Use
Take two pills four times a day with a minimum two-hour interval. As with most long-standing traits, a course of several weeks or months is usual. No age restriction, and it is widely used for clinging or attention-seeking behaviour in children.
Combining With Other Remedies
Chicory combines with Red Chestnut where fear for others is also present, with Willow where feeling unappreciated has turned into resentment, and with Heather where the need for attention is strong.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Chicory different from Red Chestnut?
Chicory needs to hold on. Red Chestnut is afraid something will happen. The two often appear together.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, and it is one of the more commonly chosen remedies for clinginess and attention-seeking.
Will it make me care less?
No. The aim is care without conditions, not less care.
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Not sure if Chicory is the right remedy for you? Read the full Chicory guide — key indications, how to take it and how it compares with related remedies.
