Mimulus is for fear of known causes, such as: illness, death, accidents, pain, the dark, cold, poverty, other people, animals, spiders, public speaking, loss of friends or job, dentistry, etc. It is for people who suffer from fears that can be easily named. Sufferers may be artistic and talented, but shy and retiring and can be tongue-tied in company. Mimulus types may suffer from blushing, stammering, nervous laughter, etc.

Mimulus is good for shy, timid, sensitive children, afraid of animals, the dark, etc. (see also Larch).