Hornbeam is for weariness, mental rather then physical: for those who wake up doubting their own ability to face the day’s work. They find it difficult to face up to problems, or cope with the day’s programme, although in fact they usually get everything done.

People in need of Hornbeam may be suffering from overwork, or a sense of staleness and lack of variety in life, for example when studying for exams (also see Olive). They lack enthusiasm and may procrastinate. Sleep is not refreshing and if convalescing from illness, they doubt their strength to recover.