Gemmotherapy Extracts
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Healthy Gemmotherapy, Homeopathy’s “Good Friend” Lifestyles Harnessing the power of plant stem cells New for 2018 and by popular demand! from all herbal extracts because of the Silver Lime, Tilia tomentosa This column will focus on healthy life- plant material used—buds and shoots. Walnut, Juglans regia. So gemmotherapy extracts are able to Acute symptoms are those that occur styles and therapies that are complemen- deliver the growth materials and healing suddenly; they are not the chronic tary to the use of homeopathy. potential of the entire tree or shrub from symptoms experienced daily or cycli- which the bud is selected. This is because cally. Gemmotherapy extracts can be buds and shoots include meristem cells, used according to the following acute ore than likely, you have had the very cells that keep the plant growing, protocols for up to three weeks at a Mthe good fortune to experi- similar to stem cells in humans. These time. Beyond three weeks, a symptom ence the amazing ability of a embryonic cells of the plant provide gem- has become chronic and requires a dif- homeopathic remedy to engage your motherapy extracts with their unique ferent treatment method that addresses vital force and promote a natural res- potential to simultaneously clean, feed, elimination symptoms, as explained later and restore organ tissue. under “Restoring immunity.” with a flu or migraine headaches or a In contrast to vitamin and mineral skin condition. supplements that can improve health Home care: acute protocols But have you also had times when only as long as you continue to consume Here are some protocols you can create your symptoms did not resolve 100%? Or them, gemmotherapy extracts can actu- with this set of eight extracts: when a remedy to match your symptoms ally correct the function of organs so that, Digestive Symptoms could not be found? Or when your baby’s over time, your body is once again able to Acid Reflux/Bloating or Nausea/Vom- inability to verbally express her symptoms produce exactly what is required. iting: Common Fig meant you could not find the right remedy Colic or food-related Digestive Discom- for her? Exactly these scenarios are when Eight essential extracts fort: Common Fig + Walnut turning to homeopathy’s good friend, One of the best ways to familiarize your- Elimination Symptoms gemmotherapy extracts, would serve you. self with gemmotherapy extracts is to use Constipation: Walnut them at home for acute ailments. With a Diarrhea: Common Fig How is gemmotherapy different? small set of only eight extracts, you can Post-antibiotic Diarrhea: Walnut Gemmotherapy extracts offer a very care for a wide range of acute symptoms. Emotional Symptoms different yet complementary action to While you will certainly want to even- Panic or Anxiety (situational, not gen- homeopathy. While homeopathic reme- tually explore the other 20-plus extracts eralized): Common Fig + Silver Lime dies engage the vital force, gemmother- known for addressing acute symptoms, Ear, Nose, Throat, Respiratory Symp- apy extracts engage organs and organ the following eight extracts will give you toms systems on a cellular level to improve an opportunity to build your confidence Bronchitis or Cough: Common Alder + their function. The extracts are the result and appreciate the results: Black Currant + Hornbeam of a maceration process: the early buds or Common Alder*, Alnus glutinosa Earache: Black Currant + Blueberry + shoots from an individual tree, shrub, or Black Currant, Ribes nigrum Dog Rose vine are steeped in alcohol and glycerin Dog Rose, Rosa canina Flu and Flu-like Virus: Black Currant for 30 days at a ratio of 1 part plant matter European Blueberry, Vaccinium + Oak to 20 parts solvent; the liquid extract is myrtillus then strained and decanted. Common Fig, Ficus carica Gemmotherapy extracts stand out Hornbeam, Carpinus betulus Gemmotherapy extracts can actually correct the function of organs so that, over time, your body is once again able to produce exactly what is required. 40 Homeopathy TODAY • HomeopathyCenter.org Spring 2018 Gemmotherapy Origins - By Vajrapani, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Common Wikimedia 3.0, BY-SA CC Vajrapani, By European Blueberry, Vaccinium myrtillus - gemmother- … buds and shoots include meristem cells, the very cells that apie - Bases keep the plant growing, similar to stem cells in humans. Biologiques de la Gemmotherapie. Seasonal Allergies: Black Currant + Age 3 to 6 years: 10 drops per extract Common Alder + Dog Rose (up to 3 times daily) Skin Reactions - topical applications Age 0 to 3 years: 5 to 10 drops per Stings, Hives: Black Currant extract (up to 3 times daily) Infected Wound: Walnut Gemmotherapy for animals Taking the extracts At times, sorting out symptoms and Gemmotherapy extracts are available in modalities of our animal companions either a concentrate (the liquid extract so we can choose a homeopathic remedy from the maceration of the buds) or a D1 can be particularly challenging; how- dilution (a dilution of the concentrate, ever, choosing a gemmotherapy extract equivalent to a 1X potency in homeo- is more straightforward. Animals can - pathic terms). I prefer the D1 dilutions, as benefit from all the acute protocols for - I find they allow greater control in dosing humans described above. In addition, babies and sensitive adults. The following here are a few extracts for more chronic suggested dosages are for D1 dilutions. situations that I have found useful, to be Compendio di Gemmoterapia (If you are using a concentrate, adjust the given on a daily basis. Clinica. dosage by considering that one drop of Many elderly cats (and dogs) can concentrate is equivalent to about eight develop urinary symptoms. Supporting drops of D1.) their colon and kidneys with a daily dose To take a dose, put the appropriate num- of Lingonberry extract (Vaccinium vitus) ber of drops into 4 to 6 ounces of water. will bring great relief. - Babies can be given drops directly in the Animals with skin issues may find mouth, followed by breast milk or bottle. relief with the kidney tonic, Silver Birch For Acute Protocols, in general: During Sap (Betula linfa). Should skin conditions the first 24 hours, dose every 1 to 3 be inflamed or infected, Walnut (Juglans hours. Reduce the frequency as symp- regia) extract would be the preferred toms improve. Continue dosing for 3 days choice. Animals with allergy symptoms after all symptoms have cleared. may do well on the human seasonal For Acute Vomiting, Fever, or Allergic allergy protocol described earlier. Reaction: Dose every 15 minutes until After an animal has been vaccinated - improvement, then twice daily for the or given prescription medication, Black- next 3 days. thorn (Prunus spinosa) can be used for For Acute Topical Application (for a minimum of one month. For animals stings, hives, infected wound): Apply with on long-term medication, Hazel (Cory- a clean fingertip, up to 4 times daily. lus) in daily doses provides an excellent Dosage Amounts for D1 Gemmotherapy protection and support for the liver as it Extract Dilutions: manages the added toxic load. Age 10 years to adult: 25 drops per Supporting the kidneys of healthy ani- extract (up to 3 times daily) mals can promote longevity and reduce Age 5 to 10 years: 15 drops per extract chances of chronic symptoms developing (up to 3 times daily) later in life. A general daily support can HomeopathyCenter.org • Homeopathy TODAY 41 Spring 2018 Gemmotherapy makes its greatest contribution to health when focused on building immunity in babies By Vajrapani, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia 3.0, BY-SA CC Vajrapani, By and children and restoring immunity in adults. Dog Rose, Rosa canina be provided with this schedule: during Restoring immunity for use of each gemmotherapy extract autumn and spring, give Silver Birch Sap While acute care protocols are of great is highly recommended but beyond the (Betula linfa); during winter and sum- benefit, gemmotherapy makes its greatest scope of this article (see “Gemmotherapy mer, give Juniper1 (Juniperus communis). contribution to health when focused on Resources” below). Alternatively, contact Note: Juniper should never be given to building immunity in babies and chil- a practitioner who has experience opti- animals with kidney cancer or disease. dren and restoring immunity in adults. mizing elimination with gemmotherapy When dosing animals with D1 extracts, Using individualized protocols to opti- and plant-based diets. the suggested amount is 1 to 7 drops mize bowel and kidney elimination will depending on weight, with cats getting 1 improve the body’s ability to eliminate Personal experience to 2 drops and large dogs 5 to 7 drops, once wastes and support the restoration of I discovered gemmotherapy when my daily for maintenance, and 3 times daily organ function in chronic conditions. naturopathic physician included it in when symptoms are acute. Drops can go When bowel elimination is less fre- my protocols after a second melanoma directly into the