Grape vine - buds

Indications: Rheumatism and arthritis

Common lilac - Buds

Indications: Antispasmodic action (heart)

Mistletoe - shoots

Indications: Fibrocystic formation (breast, ovaries, etc.)

Maize - rootlets

Indications: Kidney and liver drainer

Lithy tree - buds

Indications: Chronic spasmodic rhinitis / allergies / eczema / asthma

Viburnum lantana is a remedy with an affinity for the upper and lower respiratory tracts. It is a remedy for the lungs (eg. asthma, smoker's cough), and a potent lung drainer. It also facilitates healing of the mucous membranes and skin (eczema). It is a specific for symptoms that alternate between the respiratory tract and the skin. It can be used in cases of hyperthyroidism, Grave's disease and thyrotoxicosis. Tinnitus can also be treated with Viburnum. 

Gemmotherapy remedies are very close to herbal, so there can be counter-indications. Please consult your health care practitioner before using any of the gemmotherapy remedies, or ask one of our skilled homeopaths for advice!

Elm - buds

Indications: Kidney and liver drainer / Skin infections

Ulmus campestris is a potent kidndey and skin drainer. In particuar, it is traditionally used in eczema, diaper rash, chicken pox and tinea. It also drains to help correct metabolic imbalance and is remineralizing. When skin problems are of kidney origin, this is the key remedy to think of. It can also help to detoxify the body from uric acid and cholesterol. It is also an important remedy for diarrhea.

Gemmotherapy remedies are very close to herbal, so there can be counter-indications. Please consult your health care practitioner before using any of the gemmotherapy remedies, or ask one of our skilled homeopaths for advice!

Rosemary - shoots

Indications: Liver and gall bladder drainer

Rosmarius is a well known liver and gall bladder drainer. It can balance the nervous system and improve memory. It has antioxidant properties and can protect liver cells from damage. It has tonic and stimulant properties and is an anticoaulant.

Gemmotherapy remedies are very close to herbal, so there can be counter-indications. Please consult your health care practitioner before using any of the gemmotherapy remedies, or ask one of our skilled homeopaths for advice!

Wine berry - shoots

Indications: Menopause / Colitis

Blackberry vine/Bramble - shoots

Indications: Bronchitis

Rubus frusticosus is a natural analgesic, traditionally used for pain. It is useful in degenerative conditions of the bone, and an antisclerotic. It is traditionally used in disorders like osteoporosis, arthritis, ankylosing spondylarthritis, rheumatoid polyarthritis and fibromyalgia. It is a great remedy for the elderly. 

Gemmotherapy remedies are very close to herbal, so there can be counter-indications. Please consult your health care practitioner before using any of the gemmotherapy remedies, or ask one of our skilled homeopaths for advice!

Raspberry - shoots

Indications: Dysmenorrhoea

Rye grain - rootlets

Indications: Hepatic stimulation / Psoriasis

Giant redwood - young shoots

Indications: Prostate problems, sexual dysfunction, adrenal tonic

Sequoia gigatea is a tonic remedy used to restore energy and sexual function. It is used as a adrenal tonic whose main site of action is the glandular and nervous systems. It stimulates spermatogenisis and can be used in nerosexual functional syndromes. Has the ability to shrink prostate hypertrophy and adenoma. It is a precursor to estrogen and can help in cases of osteopenia and osteoporosis. 

Gemmotherapy remedies are very close to herbal, so there can be counter-indications. Please consult your health care practitioner before using any of the gemmotherapy remedies, or ask one of our skilled homeopaths for advice!

Black poplar - buds

Indications: Arterial antispasmodic

Sweet Almond - Buds (also available: branch bark)

Indications: Hypertension

Black honeysuckle - shoots

Indications: Nervous system / asthma

Oak - Buds

Indications: Stimulate adreno-cortical gland

Quercus pedunculata (robur) is a general tonic for the body. It is specifically an adrenal and sexual tonic and can stimulate testosterone production and stimulates the pituitary gland. It is an antiviral that can be used to treat recurring herpes. It also has healing properties assocated with the mouth and can heal gums. 

Gemmotherapy remedies are very close to herbal, so there can be counter-indications. Please consult your health care practitioner before using any of the gemmotherapy remedies, or ask one of our skilled homeopaths for advice!

Olive - shoots

Indications: Hypertension

Olea europea is a natural mild laxative. It also reduces arteriosclerosis and decreases viscosity in the blood. It chelates the arteries and reduces deposits in the blood vessels. It has profund effect on the nervous system, in reducing phobias and obsessions and in depression and anxiety. Can also be used in degenerative neurological issues like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. It has hypoglycemic action, so can be useful in non-insulin dependent diabetics. 

Gemmotherapy remedies are very close to herbal, so there can be counter-indications. Please consult your health care practitioner before using any of the gemmotherapy remedies, or ask one of our skilled homeopaths for advice!

Hawthorn - shoots

Indications: Cardiac Conditions

Crataegus oxycantha, made from the shoots of the hawthorn tree is a well-known gemmotherapy remedy for heart conditions. Used for its calming and drainage properties in addition to it's well known effects on the heart muscle. It slows the heart rate, detoxifies the heart and reinforces the contractibility of the heart. It can dissolve plaques, is an anti-spasmodic and acts as a hypotensor. 

Gemmotherapy remedies are very close to herbal, so there can be counter-indications. Please consult your health care practitioner before using any of the gemmotherapy remedies, or ask one of our skilled homeopaths for advice!

Beech - Buds

Indications: Sclerotic respiratory conditions

Fig - buds

Indications: Digestive system (ulcers)

Ficus carica has an affinity for the nervous system and emotional disturbances from stress. It can help in cases of anxiety, depression and excessive thoughts. It can heal the gastrointestinal mucosa and regulates the gastric juices. It also acts as an anticoagulant in cases of thrombosis and arteriosclerosis. It is useful for the treatment of anemia from iron deficiency.

Gemmotherapy remedies are very close to herbal, so there can be counter-indications. Please consult your health care practitioner before using any of the gemmotherapy remedies, or ask one of our skilled homeopaths for advice!

Ash - buds

Indications: Liver and Kidney drainer / Infections

Fraxinus excelsior is a great remedy for both acute and chronic gout. It is a diuretic and liver and kidney drainer and can dissolve stones of uric makeup. It acts to modulate inflammation in the body, so can be used as an anti-rheumatic remedy for arthritis and fibromyalgia. Has action on the synovial joints and ligaments and therefore is useful in carpal tunnel and gout. Can also be used in cases of obesity. 

Gemmotherapy remedies are very close to herbal, so there can be counter-indications. Please consult your health care practitioner before using any of the gemmotherapy remedies, or ask one of our skilled homeopaths for advice!

Holly tree - shoots

Indications: Renal dysfunctions

Ilex aquifolium is a natural neurological remedy that can be used as an anti-epileptic. It is a diuretic and skin drainage remedy used in eczema with fissures and psoriasis. It is an intestinal antispasmodic that can be used for diarrhea, celiac disease, IBS, colitis and gastritis. It works well in cases of rectal fissures. 

Gemmotherapy remedies are very close to herbal, so there can be counter-indications. Please consult your health care practitioner before using any of the gemmotherapy remedies, or ask one of our skilled homeopaths for advice!

Red bud - buds

Indications: Sclerotic arterial phenomena

Blood Twig - buds

Indications: Endocrine System