The Encyclopedia of Crystals, Herbs, and New Age Elements: An A to Z Guide to New Age Elements and How to Use Them - Adams Media 2016

Forget-Me-Not
The Power of Flowers: Flower Essences

ORIGINS

Forget-me-nots include a number of species of flowering plants of the genus Myosotis. The plant’s name is borrowed from the German Vergissmeinnicht, and its small blue flowers have many uses in herbal medicine.

HISTORY/LORE

According to legend, during medieval times, a knight was walking next to a river with his beloved and bent down to pick flowers for her. He lost his balance and fell into the river, and his heavy armor started to drag him under. Before drowning, he tossed the flowers up to his lady and shouted, “Forget me not!” As a result, it is believed that those who wear this flower will never be forgotten by their lovers.

USES

When we feel that our world is small, it makes us feel lost and alone. Forget-me-not flower essence calms and comforts by bringing you into contact with the larger spiritual world and connecting you to other levels of consciousness. As a result, it enhances personal relationships. In some cases, it may restore a connection to a lost loved one. This flower essence offers guidance and a sense of purpose, as well as a feeling that everything is connected.