In herbalism yellow flowers are often used to detoxify the Liver which bears the greatest burden in the physical when we are addicted to a substance. The sturdy branches, on which the flowers are the first sign of new life, represent the strength of will required to change patterns.

Forsythia is the remedy for addictive mental, emotional, and physical patterns - those which fill us with self-loathing and yet we feel powerless to change. It grants us the ability to find our way out of the darkness and into light.

• It helps us to respond intuitively and spontaneously with what really is 'right action' for us. It is a catalyst for change.
• Physically it can be used effectively for breaking alcohol, drug, and tobacco addictions.
• Mentally it can release repetitive thought patterns which no longer serve us.
• Emotionally it affords us the opportunity to release dysfunctional relationship patterns and long held grievances.