You may already be familiar with gemmotherapy, which is a branch of phytotherapy that uses the buds, young shoots and rootlets of plants macerated in a glycerine solution. It is a natural remedy commonly proposed in naturopathy to relieve all kinds of ailments, whether physical or emotional. But did you know that it can also be used in the field of natural veterinary medicine? Your pets also have the right to the best natural care. In this article, discover how gemmotherapy can help your beloved dogs. 

Deux modes de préparation des macérats glycérinés

Préparation en D1 (au 1/10°) de la pharmacopée française

As soon as they are harvested, the plant embryos are put to macerate in a solution of alcohol and glycerin to obtain a 1/20° base macerate. After 3 weeks, this is filtered and then diluted to 1/10° with a water-alcohol-glycerin mixture. These are preparations that can only be found in pharmacies. They are low in concentration and suitable for smaller dogs.

Macérat mère ou macérat concentré

Prepared according to Dr. Pol Henry's original recipe, the plant embryo is macerated in an equal parts mixture of alcohol, water and glycerin. The advantage of this preparation is that it is used in low doses (economical and easy to administer) and is suitable for all types of dogs from pyoungest to oldest. 

Durée moyenne d'un traitement en gemmothérapie animalière

For acute illnesses, the duration of the cure is generally 1 week. 

For chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis or heart failure, generally, 3 weeks per month for 3 months or 5 days/7 is advised. In any case, it is important to keep a window without any intake to let the body rest. In fact, glycerinated maceratesare powerful drainers for your dog.

Présentation des macérats glycérinés les plus utiles pour votre chien

AIRELLE vaccinium vitis idaea, jeune pousse :

• urinary antiseptic

• regulates the transit in case of intestinal disorder (constipation or diarrhea)

• limits the aggravation of an incipient cataract

AUBÉPINE crataegus oxyacantha,jeune pousse :

• "THE heart plant: regulates and strengthens the heart, normalizes arrhythmias and blood pressure. Especially recommended in the older dog..

• Diuretic property

AULNE GLUTINEUX alnus glutinosa, bourgeon

• Circulation disorders of the aged dog en combining with ginkgo remedies.

BOULEAU PUBESCENT betula pubescens, bourgeon

• antihistamine (anti-allergic)

• hepatic drainer

• immunostimulant

BOULEAU VERRUQUEUX betula verrucosa, bourgeon

• anti-inflammatory: relieves joint inflammation

CASSIS ribes nigrum, bourgeon

• adaptogenic remedy, is also used as a complement to other buds to potentiate their effects. To be given in the morning.

• adrenal stimulant: cortison like

• anti-allergic

• anti-inflammatory

• tonic

CÈDRE DU LIBAN cedrus libani, bourgeon

• relieves mucous membrane irritation

• calms itching and allergic dermatitis

CHÊNE quercus robur, bourgeon

• toning action on the teeth

• gingival healing

• rehydrating in case of diarrhea

EGLANTIER rosa canina, jeune pousse fraîche

• gently stimulates immunity

• protects against ENT diseases

FIGUIER ficus carica, bourgeon

• relieves stomach problems: gastritis, ulcer

• regulates appetite

• relieves nervous tension and anxiety

GENÉVRIER juniperus communis, jeune pousse

• important drainer and liver stimulant

• diuretic

• tonic

• start with small doses and gradually increase. Do not use on a long term basis. 

HÊTRE fagus sylvatica, bourgeon

• lowers urea levels

• immune system regulator

• antihistamine

MARRONNIER aesculus hippocastanum, bourgeon

• decongestant of the anal glands and prostate in males

• circulatory remedy

NOISETIER corylus avellana, bourgeon

• lung drainer in cases of allergic rhinitis or bronchitis

PIN À CROCHETS pinus montana, bourgeon

• relieves inflammatory rheumatism and arthritis pain

• remineralizing

• bone and joint regenerators (preventive)

ROMARIN rosmarinus officinalis, jeune pousse

• hepato-stimulant

• powerful hepatic drainer

RONCE rubus fruticosus, jeune pousse encore fermée

• fights against arthritis with blackcurrant, hooked pine and red vine. 

SAPIN PECTINÉ abies alba, bourgeon

• remineralizing

• promotes healthy growth

• For lactating dogs.

• Lung remedy in combination with rosehip glycerol macerate

SEQUOIA sequoia gigantea, jeune pousse

• adjunctive therapy for prostatic syndrome of the dog.

TILLEUL tilia tomentosa, bourgeon

• painkiller

• useful in hyperactivity or hypersensitivity disorders

• as a preventive measure before being welcomed into a pack or a new home

VIGNE vitis vinifera, bourgeon

• against chronic inflammations

• relieves osteoarticular pathologies

VIORNE viburnum lantana, bourgeon

asthma, rhinitis, bronchitis

Remember, natural remedies can in no way subtract from the advice and treatment of the veterinarian!! They can act as a supplement or prevention but not as an emergency.