Use embryonic plant tissues, such as buds or young shoots, to treat different ailments or to maintain well-being: it is the gemmotherapy, a branch of herbal medicine conceived by prof. Georges Netien and subsequently taken up and developed by the Belgian doctor Pol Henry, who was the first to dedicate himself to the study and experimentation of gemmoderivatives. “The true future of phytotherapy – he explains Angelica Amodei, author of the book ‘Other sips of well-being’ (OverEdizioni) in which, with the help of experts from the national scientific panorama, she provides recipes and curiosities to improve our health through the use of juices, smoothies, herbal teas and centrifuged natural ingredients “. The news experienced by Angelica Amodei is that of add the buds to the juices or other drinks to enhance the effects.
The benefits for well-being
“Gemmotherapy – continues the expert – helps to restore balance to the whole organism. If phytotherapy uses leaves, roots, flowers, barks … gemmotherapy, on the other hand, starts from the seed or from you first courses sprouts or in any case from the still tiny plant, just blossomed. In the growing tissues we find large quantities of nucleic acids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, trace elements, growth factors, plant hormones. This therapy uses the tissues of trees and shrubs preserved in a solution of alcohol and glycerin water, but they are also available without alcohol for pediatric use or people who drink alcohol. Everyone should learn, with the help of a doctor e according to your personal needs, the gemmoderivatives best suited to your body “. Because there are so many beneficial actions.
“If we have an unregulated diet, for example – suggests Angelica Amodei in her book – the rosemary officinalis it proves to be an ally for the well-being of the liver and, indirectly, also of the intestine. Useful in those who often follow a diet that is too high in fat or so-called junk foods “.
Allies of the immune system
In the winter period, then, some gems can help support the immune system. The blackcurrant buds for example, they are a general tonic for the body and improve resistance to fatigue and cold, also supporting our immune defenses. And speaking of immune defenses, the Rosehip it has the place of honor among the natural remedies of winter. “It belongs to the rosaceae family and has anti-inflammatory properties. It has been shown that it even contains up to 100 times more C vitamin than oranges. We can add the bud extract of this plant to an herbal tea or chop the dried berries with a mixer until they are reduced to powder and then add a teaspoon to our natural preparations “.
Anxiety and stress improve with ficus and linden
Anxiety and psychosomatic disorders can also be mitigated with bud extractives. “As the prof. Antonio Colasanti, professor of pharmacology at the La Sapienza University of Rome – says Angelica Amodei – those of ficus they help to rebalance biological rhythms, when these are altered by stressful situations, hectic life, situations of emotional tension. Colitis, gastritis, irritable colon caused by a state of mental illness, therefore, can be alleviated with ficus “. Anxiolytic action that can also be improved with the tiglio, which acts on anxiety states, relieving them in a natural way, e promotes night rest”, Emphasizes the author.
An example? “For a good quality of sleep we can have our trusted herbalist prepare a mix of natural herbs made with 20 g of orange blossom, 20 g of passionflower, 20 g of lime blossom, 20 g of hawthorn and 20 g of lemon balm . Let’s pour a spoonful of it in 250 ml of hot water and leave to infuse for 15-20 minutes. We can unite 30 drops of Tilia tormentosa to the already lukewarm herbal tea to obtain a more relaxing affection “.
How to use bud extractives
We can therefore combine the bud extract with herbal teas, fruit juices or fresh vegetables, to obtain an even more beneficial effect. But how is the dosage of a bud extract calculated? “Normally – explains the author – one counts 1 drop per kilo of weight. There are no contraindications or side effects. As in everything, however, it is important to emphasize consistency. Help from nature on the organism comes when you help it regularly”.
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