Problems falling asleep? Digestion? Nervous tension? From a stomach ache? The fig tree bud can definitely help you! Discover the 7 good reasons to adopt it in your daily life.
The fig tree bud, botanical and galenic presentation
Bud therapy or gem therapy is a branch of herbal medicine that deserves to be known and developed. An article was also devoted to it. As a reminder,this natural remedy comes in the form of a glycerine macerate of buds, young shoots or rootlets to be diluted in a glass of water and taken outside of meals. The number of drops depends on the manufacturing process, refer to the advice of your naturopath.
The fig tree (Ficus Carica) is a fairly hardy, long-lived tree grown for the flavor of its fruit and whose roots can be extremely deep. For the anecdote, the longest root ever recorded is that of a South African wild fig tree which measured nearly 120m!
1- Fig bud for stomach problems.
Fig tree bud helps heal mucous membranes while acting as a gastric dressing.
It will therefore be useful and recommended as part of aadequate diet to relieve duodenal and gastric ulcers, dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux as well as any condition caused by too much stomach acid.
2- Fig bud against colitis
Fig tree bud helps reduce intestinal spasms in cases of Crohn's disease, for example. It also calms the bloating.
3- Fig bud as a nervous system regulator
The main benefits of fig bud come from its anxiolytic and neurosedative properties. It soothes anxieties and the effects of stress that are harmful to the body. Thus, many pathologies withstress as a trigger can be relieved with fig bud macerate.
4- Fig bud against sleep problems
Having asoothing action on the nervous system,the fig bud is an ally of choice for people suffering from sleep problems with, in particular, difficulties of falling asleep. It calms the flow of thoughts that can prevent sleep from arriving and also allows to have a sleep repairer.
5- Fig bud in psychosomatic conditions
Stomach ache, hypersensitivity, "nerves on edge," food compulsions, ulcers due to stress, as soon as stress leaves an imprint on the body, the fig bud will bring calm and soothing as much on the physical as on the psycho-emotional level. Thus, in gemmotherapy, the fig tree is the plant that heals bodies and souls.
6- Fig bud for warts
The sap of fig tree is white and thick. It is commonly applied to warts to dry them. The bud being the embryonic tissue of the plant, we also find the properties of the sap in this remedy. Taken internally as a nervous system balancer and applied topically, fig bud macerate helps eliminate warts, boils and panic attacks.
7- The fig bud and symbolism.
If we make an analogy between its pharmacological properties and the psycho-energetic tradition, the fig bud is the remedy for digesting theemotions and hazards of the past. It helps to take a step back, see more clearly and move forward.
Fig bud is the natural remedy par excellence for problems originating from an imbalance in the nervous system. It soothes and repairs the damage caused by stress. It is an ally of choice that not only acts on physical and/or organic symptoms and disorders but also provides considerable support on the psychological and emotional levels. It is worth remembering that the principle of gemmotherapy is based on this holistic approach to natural health.
Fig bud is not recommended for pregnant women, children and people in alcohol withdrawal or former alcoholics. However, it is however recommended to consult a naturopath who will be able to accompany you in a personalized and global way for a lasting result.