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Bach Flower Remedies
Oversensitivity

Holly

Emotional Group: Oversensitivity Key Theme: Jealousy, envy and hatred

Holly is associated with intense negative feelings such as jealousy, envy, anger, suspicion and the wish for revenge. Dr Bach described how these feelings are often rooted in a lack of love and in feeling hurt.

Key distinguishing point:
👉 “I’m full of anger and jealousy.”

Typical emotional pattern:

  • Jealousy and envy

  • Sudden anger and irritation

  • Suspicion of other people’s motives

  • Feelings of spite or revenge

  • Sibling jealousy

Holly vs. Willow:
Holly: Active, intense, outward anger and jealousy.
Willow: Inward resentment and bitterness, the “why me?” feeling.

Quick Key:
Holly = “Jealousy and anger.”