Gemmotherapy is based on the use of plant sprouts
It is a concentrate of beneficial substances and active ingredients, useful for stimulating the body's defenses
The active principles of plants are also used for gemmotherapy
As for the Phytotherapy, also for the gemmotherapy the active principles of the plants are used. The difference lies in the choice of only the younger parts of the vegetables and the use of glycerine macerate instead of the mother tincture.
La gemmotherapy it is in effect a branch of phytotherapy. But it differs from it because it uses extracts of plant tissues that are still developing instead of the active ingredients present in the adult parts of the plant. They are endowed with very intense reproductive activity, such as shoots, roots, buds, internal rind of young branches, seeds, xylem or other elements in the growth phase.
By virtue of their special nature, these products are able to stimulate or regulate various physiological functions of our organism.
Gems are concentrates of life energy
Le gem possess a significant amount of active ingredients. Tannins, saponins, flavonoids, substances that are present only in minimal quantities in adult plants.
The youngest parts of plants commonly used in Phytotherapy they are harvested in early spring. It happens when the active ingredients find their maximum concentration. And they are processed and macerated in specific quantities of glycerin combined with alcohol. Filter several times until you obtain the so-called glycerine macerate, then diluted in water, alcohol and glycerin, to the extent of 1 to 10.
For this reason, the abbreviation MG is found in the recipes of complementary medicine specialists, which stands for glyceric macerate.
For which ailments the gemmotherapy?
I gem derivatives they can strengthen the body's natural defenses, allying themselves with white blood cells to fight infections. They are also effective in stimulating metabolism, improving circulation and counteracting water retention.
However, we must consider that even the alternative is a medicine in all respects. Therefore it is advisable to consult an expert doctor or a certified herbalist. Usually 20-25 drops are taken before breakfast, lunch and dinner in at least half a glass of water. All this for the period suggested by the expert, who will re-evaluate the situation at the end of the treatment.
As always, it is necessary to inquire about the side effects or contraindications in case of any concomitant treatments with traditional drugs.
Finally, given the minimal alcohol content, gem therapy is not recommended for small children and for those with chronic liver diseases.
