Gemmotherapy or glycerine macerate is a branch of phytotherapy that uses the embryonic tissues of plants. Thus buds, rootlets, and young shoots are used as natural remedies to accompany many ailments. The blackcurrant bud is one of the most used macerates in natural medicine. Discover its many benefits.

Présentation du bourgeon de cassis, Ribes Nigrum

In gemmotherapy, blackcurrant bud macerate is a real star. Since this plant hardly exists in the wild, it is important to choose a macerate of organic quality, free of synthetic phytosanitary treatments that are dangerous for health. The HERBALGEM brand has been offering a range of 60 excellent quality macerates for over 30 years. From cultivation to bottling, through harvesting and maceration, HERBALGEM is without question an expert in gemmotherapy. 

Blackcurrant in gemmotherapy is generally recommended as a support to another natural remedy or in synergy with other buds, young shoots and/or rootlets. Nevertheless, it is possible to take them in unit. 

In this case, for a punctual cure, the blackcurrant bud can be taken over a period of 21 days with 15 drops in the morning.

In the long term, for a 3-month treatment, it is important to leave a week's break every three weeks or to take it 5 days a week. Therapeutic windows are necessary to allow the body to integrate the information and not to create a kind of addiction. 

Finally, as a maintenance treatment, it is possible to use 10 days per month, 3 weeks every 3 months, 3 days per week, etc... 

In order to benefit from all the advantages of blackcurrant bud, please contact your naturopath. 

In the meantime, discover the richness of this bud!

Le bourgeon de cassis Ribes Nigrum, un stimulant surrénalien 

In gemmotherapy, the blackcurrant bud is one of the most used remedies in natural medicine. It is invigorating, which is why it is better to take it in the morning or at noon.

The blackcurrant bud is part of the adaptogen family and potentiates the effects of other macerates. Thus, it helps the body to regain its balance. In this sense, blackcurrant regulates the activity of the adrenal glands. The latter are small glands located on the kidney that secrete various hormones including cortisol.

Cortisol is otherwise known as the stress hormone. It is secreted when the situation calls for fleeing or fighting. However, in the case of chronic stress, it eventually decreases. It is exhaustion.

At the same time, cortisol has an anti-inflammatory activity. Cortisol is the natural cortisone.

Le bourgeon de cassis pour une gemmothérapie anti-inflammatoire

This stated property of adrenal cortex stimulation makes it a remarkable anti-inflammatory on all levels. It thus relieves the inflammations of the mucous membranes, the skin, the articulations etc...

It also stimulates the immune system during episodes of stress and chronic fatigue.

The advantage of blackcurrant bud is that, unlike corticosteroid treatments, it does not inhibit the natural secretions of the adrenal glands. On the contrary, it stimulates them in moderation.

L'action antiallergique du bourgeon de cassis

Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and adrenal gland stimulating properties, the blackcurrant bud is interesting in cases of allergies. Indeed, it allows to answer effectively to the inflammatory reaction due to the allergy. In addition, the flavonoids contained in the macerate have antihistaminic properties.

Thus, hay fever, respiratory and/or skin allergies will be relieved thanks to blackcurrant bud glycerol macerates. 

Le bourgeon de cassis, un anti burn-out

As mentioned above, chronic stress depletes the adrenal glands. Cortisol levels plummet, the person is totally exhausted and the immune system is weakened. The blackcurrant stimulates the cortico adrenal functions with delicacy.

In cases of burn out, blackcurrant can be recommended in the morning and supplemented by fig bud in the evening.

Ribes Nigrum, un allié détox

In gemmotherapy, blackcurrant bud macerate improves the activity of the emunctories and in particular the kidney, thus promoting the elimination of toxins, uric acid and urea.

The blackcurrant bud can then be perfectly integrated in a detox cure with the birch bud.

Le cassis en gemmothérapie pour soulager les troubles ostéoarticulaires

Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, the blackcurrant bud helps to improve osteoarticular disorders. Coupled with silica and collagen, it reduces inflammation and helps rebuild tissues.

Thus, the bud of blackcurrant decreases the pain at the time of a traumatism and improves the recovery.

Pour conclure avec le bourgeon de Cassis

People with severe kidney problems must have the approval of their doctor. 

Apart from this recommendation, blackcurrant bud can be administered at any age of life by taking care to respect the advice of your naturopath.