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What is gemmotherapy ?

Gemmotherapy, also known as “phytembryotherapy”, is based on the use of growing plant embryonic tissues, such as young shoots, buds and rootlets. These elements are prepared fresh by maceration in a mixture of water, alcohol and glycerine, resulting in a concentrated glycerine macerate. This discipline valorizes the regenerative virtues of buds and young plant shoots, highlighting embryonic tissues considered to be genuine stem cells, rich in active principles, in a carefully elaborated process.

The foundations of gemmotherapy

The history of gemmotherapy has its roots in the Middle Ages. Ancient pharmacopoeias mention the use of dried poplar buds, mainly for external use in the manufacture of poplar ointment (ungentum populeum).

In the 50s, Dr. Niehans became known for his work on the use of embryonic cells of animal origin. In the 60s, Dr. Pol Henry extended his research to the plant kingdom, systematically examining a range of buds and young shoots. In the 70s, he published the results of his research and introduced the term “Phytembryotherapy” to describe this new bud-based therapeutic approach. The evolution continued in the 80s, when Dr. Max Tétau, a French homeopathic physician, proposed the term “Gemmothérapie” to refer specifically to this bud-based therapy.

 

Today, gemmotherapy continues to evolve, thanks to the efforts of scientists who have collaborated with Dr. Pol Henry and other researchers in Europe. These professionals are actively engaged in further enriching gemmotherapy, merging traditional knowledge with contemporary scientific advances.

 

The International Gemmotherapy Association (A.I.G.), chaired by Ph. Andrianne, Scientific Expert and member of Alphagem, plays a central role in the promotion and advancement of this discipline. It regularly organizes a congress dedicated to gemmotherapy, as well as other gemmotherapy-related events.

Gemmotherapy: what are the benefits? 

 

The advantages of gemmotherapy lie in its holistic nature, harnessing the full benefits of plants through buds. These plant embryos exhibit a wide range of therapeutic properties, including stimulation of the reticuloendothelial system, detoxification, cell regeneration, increased electrical potential, electrolyte balance, antioxidant action and cellular oxygenation... Unlike traditional approaches to phytotherapy, which focus on active ingredients, gemmotherapy sets itself apart by considering the cellular, energetic and global dimensions of plants. Gemmotherapy is a therapy based on harnessing the potential biological energy of plants and minerals..."_ Dr. Henry

This innovative method goes beyond active chemical compounds to explore the vital energy of plant cells.

A promising way to support cellular vitality and the body's energetic balance. For in-depth clinical details on gemmotherapy, see Ph. Andrianne's “Traité de gemmothérapie - La thérapeutique par les bourgeons”, available on our website.

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