Synopses & Reviews
Harnessing the vital energy of plant buds for detoxification and rejuvenation andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andbull; The uses and healing properties of 34 tree and plant buds, including hawthorn, maple, and lilac andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andbull; Catalog of more than 30 common ailments and their remedies andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andbull; Resources for obtaining the remedies and preparation guidelines andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Gemmotherapy--the medicinal use of plant buds and young shoots--harnesses the healing power of trees and shrubs at the peak of energetic activity in their annual cycle, capturing powerful nutrients, vitamins, plant hormones, and enzymes. Perfect for combatting the unavoidable amount of pollutants we encounter in modern society, gemmotherapy is primarily aimed at draining the body of toxins and acts by gently stimulating and promoting elimination. The potency of these plant andldquo;stem cellsandrdquo; also enables gemmotherapy remedies to treat far more ailments than just those for which these plants are prescribed in traditional herbalism. This therapy can be used to treat many common conditions, such as asthma, osteoporosis, kidney stones, and anxiety, and is especially effective at alleviating allergies. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;This book describes the gemmotherapeutic uses and healing properties of 34 trees and plants, including hawthorn, maple, lilac, as well as covering the history and biological foundations of gemmotherapy. It contains a catalog of more than 30 ailments with in-depth remedy protocols, a resource section, and detailed information on how gemmotherapy extracts are prepared. An adjunct to both traditional herbalism and homeopathy, gemmotherapy offers an all-natural path to detoxification and healing with no side effects.
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"Dr. Halfon offers lay people and alternative / complementary practitioners an opportunity to add another dimension to their health practice.andnbsp; The concise but informative manner makes it simple to understand and implement.andnbsp; andlt;Iandgt;Gemmotherapyandlt;/Iandgt; is the way to go."
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"The reader will find detailed descriptions of 34 gemmotherapy remedies and a section devoted to treatment protocols."
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"Dr. Halfon offers lay people and alternative / complementary practitioners an opportunity to add another dimension to their health practice. The concise but informative manner makes it simple to understand and implement. Gemmotherapy is the way to go." < b=""> Irene Watson <> , Reader Views, August 2010
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"The reader will find detailed descriptions of 34 gemmotherapy remedies and a section devoted to treatment protocols." < b=""> Anna Jedrziewski <> , < i=""> New Age Retailer <> , October 2010
Synopsis
Harnessing the vital energy of plant buds for detoxification and rejuvenation
- The uses and healing properties of 34 tree and plant buds, including hawthorn, maple, and lilac
- Catalog of more than 30 common ailments and their remedies
- Resources for obtaining the remedies and preparation guidelines
Gemmotherapy--the medicinal use of plant buds and young shoots--harnesses the healing power of trees and shrubs at the peak of energetic activity in their annual cycle, capturing powerful nutrients, vitamins, plant hormones, and enzymes. Perfect for combatting the unavoidable amount of pollutants we encounter in modern society, gemmotherapy is primarily aimed at draining the body of toxins and acts by gently stimulating and promoting elimination. The potency of these plant "stem cells" also enables gemmotherapy remedies to treat far more ailments than just those for which these plants are prescribed in traditional herbalism. This therapy can be used to treat many common conditions, such as asthma, osteoporosis, kidney stones, and anxiety, and is especially effective at alleviating allergies.
This book describes the gemmotherapeutic uses and healing properties of 34 trees and plants, including hawthorn, maple, lilac, as well as covering the history and biological foundations of gemmotherapy. It contains a catalog of more than 30 ailments with in-depth remedy protocols, a resource section, and detailed information on how gemmotherapy extracts are prepared. An adjunct to both traditional herbalism and homeopathy, gemmotherapy offers an all-natural path to detoxification and healing with no side effects.
Synopsis
Gemmotherapy--the medicinal use of plant buds and young shoots--harnesses the healing power of trees and shrubs at the peak of their energetic activity. These plant "stem cells" are perfect for combatting the pollutants we encounter in modern society, and are primarily aimed at draining the body of toxins.
About the Author
Roger Halfon, M.D., is a physician, psychiatrist, homeopath, auriculotherapist, and herbalist. He has published numerous books on health in French, including andlt;Iandgt;Guide pratique des fleurs de Bachandlt;/Iandgt; [Practical Guide to Bach Flowers], andlt;Iandgt;Comment renforcer ses dandeacute;fenses immunitairesandlt;/Iandgt; [How to Strengthen Your Immune System Defenses], and andlt;Iandgt;Migraines et acouphandegrave;nes enfin traitandeacute;esandlt;/Iandgt; [Finally a Treatment for Migraines and Tinnitis]. He lives in France.
Table of Contents
andlt;Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Acknowledgments andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Introduction andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;1andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; A Brief History of Phytotherapy andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;2andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Introduction to Gemmotherapy andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;3andnbsp;andnbsp;andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp; The Biological Foundations of Gemmotherapy andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;4andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Plant Constituents andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;5andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; The Gemmotherapy Remedies: Materia Medica andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;6andnbsp;andlt;/Bandgt;andnbsp;andnbsp; Gemmotherapy Treatment Protocol Conclusion andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Resources andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Index andlt;/Bandgt;