Gemmotherapy is bud therapy. It is a branch of phytotherapy that can accompany and relieve many physical or psycho-emotional ailments. In this article, we propose to discover through 4 plants how buds and young shoots can help you through emotional crises.
The principles of gemmotherapy are further developed in this article "La gemmothérapie ou la thérapie par les bourgeons".
What we retain here are the applications of gemmotherapy in the psycho-emotional sphere to accompany the various disturbing emotions that run through you.
Following the principle of the theory of similarities or symbolism as to the empirical or scientific use of this or that tree or shrub, they act as a liberator of emotional tensions because of their action on the endocrine glands or the nervous system.
The fig tree bud to digest the emotions of the past
Fig bud is traditionally used to relieve stomach aches (to discover its other fields of application, see our article " the 7 benefits of the fig tree bud ") such as burns, acid reflux, ulcers (dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux etc...) which are mostly due to stress.
Don't we say of an upsetting event: "I can't digest it? "The fig tree bud will be the glycerine macerate to take to relieve this state of mind, the one that eats away at you.stomach.
Hawthorn bud to relieve heartache
This bud acts on the cardiac sphere. It is a cardiac and blood pressure regulator. The bushberry is a thorny bush. It reminds you of your duty to protect your inner world. These white sheets contrasting with the blackness of its wood, invite you to go and draw your own light from your depths while being aware that behind every difficulty is a teaching.
Usually theheartbreak extinguishes your inner flame, makes you forget your bright nature and plunges you into the meanders of your darkness. The hawthorn bud reconnects you to your heart and consequently, to Love.
The young shoots of raspberry to realign her feminine
The glycerine macerate of young raspberry shoots is a feminine ally. Its action is mainly focused on the gynecological sphere via the pituitary gland. It is therefore a hormonal regulator.
Symbolically, the young raspberry shoots work to harmonize your relationship to the feminine from an energetic perspective. At the subtle level, each of you, women and men, have a feminine and a masculine energy flowing through you (nothing to do with gender attitudes). Sometimes, this feminine energy connected to creativity, intuition... is hindered, stifled, hurt. The macerate of young raspberry shoots then boosts this energy and reharmonizes it.
In addition, this plant is well suited to complement psycho-therapeutic support for women who have experienced sexual violence or to reclaim your embodied femininity. It will bring softness and comfort.
The blackcurrant bud: to flee or to fight?
The currant bud is a famous adrenal stimulant. In the face of danger, the adrenal glands produce cortisol, which allows the body to "save its skin": do I run or fight?
People who are stressed, on the alert, on the lookout in hunter or prey mode (it depends), or on the contrary unmotivated, weary, jaded, completely tired, having no reaction or even stunned will find in blackcurrant bud a subtle but precious help. Blackcurrant will boost adrenal function and help you step back to best gauge if there is real immediate danger and boost your motivation.
The glycerine macerates of buds or young shoots presented in this article are easily found in pharmacies, parapharmacy and organic stores. However, some, such as hawthorn, may have drug interactions. If your moods persist, do not hesitate to consult your doctor or seek professional help. Indeed, for a better result, it is strongly advised to be accompanied by a therapist to not only adapt the bourgeon according to your problem but also to perform a psychological background work.