What is Gemmotherapy? Other Branches of Homeopathy

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Yet another marvel under the umbrella of homeopathy.

You will see after a while, that homeopathy has many different branches.

A most interesting one, is that of gemmotherapy.

At first glance, one may think it has to do with gemstones – when in reality the “gemmo” aspect is the latin root word for bud, as in plant bud.

Gemmotherapy is basically summed up as the stem cells from the buds of plants, homeopathically prepared into solutions meant to target within the understanding of homeopathic tradition specific aspects of the body for detox, drainage, and regeneration.

There are 51 of them total with wide ranging associations, here are them summarized:

Abies Alba/Pectinata – associated with bone and growth issues
Acer Campestre – inhibits viruses (particularly herpes), fatigue, fibromyalgia, gall bladder stones, and hypoglycemia issues.
Aesculus Hippocastanum – drains venous congestion (ie varicose veins) and hemorrhoids
Alnus Glutinosa – the top one for heart disease, also inflammatory conditions
Alnus Incarna – one of the strongest anti-inflammatory and anti thrombotic
Ampelopis Weitchii – for regeneration of damage to joints, ligaments, cartilage etc (ie: rheumatoid arthritis)
Betula Alba – can drain the liver, also used for arthritis, gout, arthrose, and lower cholesterol
Betula Pubescens – can drain the liver, acts on the immune system, issues with the hip joints
Betula Verrucosa – can drain the liver and kidneys, anti-inflammatory, can regenerate tissues, nervous system depletion, intellectual exhaustion, early stage kidney disorders
Carpinus Betula – infections of upper respiratory tract (especially ears, nose, and throat)
Castanea Sativa/Vesca – help Aesculus Hippo enhance veinous circulation, drains lymphatics and vein disorders
Cedrus Libani – kidney and skin drainer for different types of eczema, dermatitis, allergies, etc
Cercis Siliquestrum – for arterial circulation due to arteriosclerosis
Citrus Limonium – depression, migraines, insomnia, spasmodic coughs, etc
Cornus Sanguinea – drains the endocrine system and thyroid issues
Corylus Avellana – drains the respiratory system, supports the elasticity of the lungs
Crataegus Oxyacantha – known as the “jack of all remedies” for heart issues
Fagus Sylvatica – for repetitive or terminal infectious diseases
Ficus Carica – for the digestive system, normalizes gastric juices, heals mucus, ulcers, colitis, etc
Fraxinus Excelsior -mostly drains the liver but can also help the kidneys
Ilex Aquifolium – can compliment Fagus Syl for renal insufficiency; Tilia for petit mal epilepsy; Betula Verr for fibrocystic breasts
Juglans Regia – chronic inflammatory conditions, anti infectious remedy, pancreatitis, restore gut flora, dysbiosis
Juniperus Communis – the most potent drainer for liver and kidneys in chronic conditions (not to be used in healthy people past 5 weeks as it can cause fatigue)
Ligustrum Vulgare – drains the skin, kidneys, mucus membranes, chronic intestinal issues, colitis, mouth infections, bed sores, leg ulcers
Lonicera Nigra – drains the liver and kidneys (not as potent as Juniperus) drains the nervous system producing calming effect
Malus Sylvestris – anti inflammatory, migraines of vascular origin, stimulates brain with circulation and oxygenation, can help with addictions
Olea Europea – cleans out the arteries, helpful in Alzheimers – not recommended in cancer (it can potentially break down tumor barriers making it spread)
Pinus Montana – drains vertebral column, regenerative action on hard tissue, cartilage, ligaments, etc
Platanus Orientalis – can help vitilligo, malaria, acne
Populus Nigra – for circulation of the legs and spasms (only to be used 4-5 weeks at a time)
Prunus Amygdalus – hypertension, coagulation disorders, nervous phobias, compulsive obsessions
Quercus Pedonculata – adrenal issues, blood pressure, fatigue, constipation – is said to restore life to the dying
Ribes Nigrum – for all allergies, anti-inflammatory, stimulates eosinophile series
Rosa Canina – strengthens the immune system, migraines, headaches
Rosmarinus Officinalis – primarily drains the liver and gallbladder, acts slightly on kidneys, prostate issues, women on BC, colitis, Crohn’s disease (important to do low doses only)
Rubus Fructicosus – obstructive respiratory issues, osteroarthritis, stimulates bone tissue
Rubus Idaeus – for problems in pelvic region in females with periods and childbirth
Secale Cereale – restoration of damaged hepatic tissue, hepatitis, jaundice, also dermatitis & psoriasis
Sequoia Gigantea – for estrogen deficiency
Sorbus Domestica – major regulator of veinous circulation, lymphatic drainage, brain tumors
Syringa Vulgaris – coronary vessels of the heart (important to start with low dose)
Tamarix Gallica – issues with anemia, viral infections
Tilia Tomentosa – insomnia, neuralgia, headaches, calms down stressed out people
Ulmus Campestre – strong drainer of liver and kidneys, skin metabolic issues
Vaccinum Vitis Idaea – necrosis of the extremities, post menopausal issues, aging, decrepitude, repairs intestinal mucosa from colitis, Crohns, etc
Viburnum Lantana – chronic allergies, bronchitis, asthma, eczema
Viscum Album – any kind of fibrocystic formation of the breast, ovaries, etc, also for scar tissue- to be cautious in those with cancer (it can potentially break down tumor barriers making it spread)
Vitis Vinifera – painful deforming rheumatism/arthritis, small articulations of fingers/toe
Zea Mais – after Ulmus Camp, one of the best liver and kidney drainers, however for inflammation it is superior (start with low doses)
Gingko Biloba – asthma, Raymauds, all issues needing increased blood supply
Vinca Minor – improve blood circulation, brain irrigation, hypertension

Seroyal also has a great brochure breaking down all gemmos, indications, etc (click here)

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