This time of year, we all seem to be battling colds, the flu, and viruses. If you’re looking for a powerful remedy to fight these, gemmotherapy extracts might be just what you need. These plant-based remedies offer targeted support depending on the stage of your illness, helping your body recover quickly and naturally.
Here are a few gemmotherapy extracts that can support you at different points in your recovery.
For improving blood flow and energy:
- Horse Chestnut
- Sweet Chestnut
- Black Poplar
To help with recovery and rebuilding strength:
- Common Birch
- Silver Birch
- Blackthorn
- Oak
- Black Currant
- Dog Rose
- Field Maple
- Lingonberry
- Sea Buckthorn
When you feel those initial symptoms, these extracts can help stop the illness quickly:
- Black Currant
- Black Poplar
- Oak
- Sea Buckthorn
For detoxification:
- Common Alder
- Black Currant
- Dog Rose
- Fig
- Lithy
- Black Honeysuckle
- Hornbeam
- Magnolia
- Hazel
The smartest way to use Gemmos is to tailor them to your specific stage of illness, that way you can maximize your body’s ability to heal and recover.
Dosage Guidelines
How to Use:
- Combine the recommended number of drops of gemmotherapy extracts in a small glass of water.
- Take the remedy every 1–3 hours based on the severity of your symptoms.
Frequency:
- Use most frequently during the onset of acute symptoms, especially when energy, appetite, and mood are significantly impacted.
- Reduce the frequency as these indicators improve.
Starting Dose:
- Begin with the lowest recommended dose.
- Increase the dose only if there is no improvement after 24 hours.
Dosage by Age:
- 10 years and older (including adults): 3–12 drops
- 6–10 years: 3–6 drops
- 3–5 years: 2–4 drops
- Infants and toddlers: 1–2 drops
For High Fever (>102°F):
- Use Black Currant every 15 minutes until the fever reduces.
Always adjust usage based on individual responses and consult a healthcare provider if symptoms persist or worsen.