If you
have never heard the term, “gemmotherapy”, do not be surprised, as it is virtually
unknown in the United States.The term
is derived from Latin “gemmae” for plant bud (another meaning is precious stone).Gemmotherapy is a kind of phytotherapy, which
utilizes extracts from the developing tissues of trees and shrubs.It was developed in Europe in the 1950s by
Belgian Doctor Pol Henry (1918-1988), who coined his work “Embryo Phytotherapy”
– referring to the potential energy in the embryonic tissue of plants.Dr. Henry’s discoveries were followed by
continued research, development, and popularization by other pioneers such as French
homeopath Dr. Max Tetau, Dr. Mikhael Adams, and others.
In
gemmotherapy today, organic trees and shrubs are cultivated and wildcrafted
during Spring, when nature is most strongly filled with vibrant growth
energy.Parts that are harvested include
the buds, young shoots, and rootlets.Plants
are gathered during their key growth cycle, when the embryonic tissues - the
very parts harvested for the healing extracts - of the plant are literally
exploding with life and vital energy.As
the old adage goes “Mighty oaks from little acorns grow,” similarly, the
properties and contents of the mature plant are contained within the tiny,
newborn embryonic plant tissue.This is
one of the foundational principles of the therapy; that this embryonic tissue
contains all the potential biologic energy, genetic information and properties
of the future plant such as growth hormones, oligoelements, flavonoids,
vitamins, enzymes and more.
It is
important to also realize that many of the plant’s most efficacious active
principles are present only during this growth cycle.These energetically powerful elements are
extracted along with the other rich contents to create a rare and unusually
powerful healing concentrate.
Once
harvested, the buds, shoots, and rootlets are macerated, or soaked, in a
menstruum of glycerine, alchohol, and water to form an extract.This extract is a powerful healing concentrate
which contains all the active principles and vital energy of the plant.
Today,
our office finds use of the Gemmotherapy remedies to be fundamentally in
harmony with the foundational principles of Naturopathy and as an important
tool to be considered in a prescribed program of biotherapeutic drainage.They offer a revolutionary healing
possibility.
NOTED
BENEFITS
Over the
past 50 years, research and clinical experimentation have determined the
properties, attributes, and healing elements present in the plants.The practice has developed over time and, as
a result, the particular species of plants that confer the greatest healing
effects have been identified.Furthermore,
many of the constituents that are often used in other forms in natural medicine
are found in the concentrated Gemmos. Examples of such constituents - and their
main effects - are as follows:
Minerals
and oligoelements.(“Oligoelements” is
another name for the trace minerals found in the body) - Serve as enzymatic cofactors and are thus
important in detoxification, metabolism and growth.
Nucleic
Acids RNA and DNA – Repair and produce antibodies.
Vitamins
– Nourish the body
Enzymes
– Aid in digestion, are anti-inflammatory, and trigger the physiological
reactions necessary to the function of normal organ and glandular processes.
Flavonoids
– Antioxidants that act to protect tissues, stimulate healing and decrease
inflammation.
Plant
growth hormones - Assist in detoxifying, nourishing and rejuvenating. Among their many benefits include reversing
the effects of aging, increase energy level, reducing stress, enhancing the
immune system, improving vision, organ function, and more….
OFFERINGS
We offer
well over 50 gemmotherapy supplements.Please visit our store to browse the selection or contact our office to
consult Dr. Erin and see if gemmotherapy is right for you.
