Common Alder(Tree Bud Extract), Alnus glutinosa

$14.00

1.7fl oz (50 ml)

The primary action of Common Alder is as a fluid harmonizer, balancing mucus levels and flow, essential actions at the onset of inflammation. The balancing action prevents the buildup of scar tissue because it assists with the absorption of fluid. The secondary action of Common Alder is to improve the movement of the cerebral circulation and lymph and circulation.

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In the Restoring Immunity System:

For acute uses, in full dose, Common Alder plays a key role in all acute protocols

The buds of this fast-growing tree are used to prepare the Gemmotherapy Extract. Common Alder is present in most of the northern hemisphere. Found along river banks, lakeshores and in marshy locations, it requires a high availability of water to thrive. It can be found on a wide range of soil types if the moisture is adequate. It is often found together with ash (Fraxinus spp.), birch (Betula spp.), willow (Salix spp.) or oak (Quercus spp.). Its roots fix atmospheric nitrogen thanks to bacteria present in nodules. It is a pioneer tree and colonizer of the periodically flooded alluviums which affectionates the sunny zones. It can also be used as a nurse species to improve the growth of neighboring plants. Its wood, placed definitively in the water, becomes almost indestructible and was used to build the immersed foundations of buildings in Venice.

In the Anglo-Saxon and Danish tradition, Common Alder is synonymous with elf. It raises the dead and transports them into the world of air. The buds of this tree will be useful during each great passage of life.

Latin authors cite Common Alder only for its wood and it is in the Middle Ages that the first medicinal indications appear. The fresh leaves are recommended for external use to extinguish inflammation, as well as for their antigalactogenic, sudorific and healing properties. The bark was used for its astringent and febrifuge virtues.

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Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Gemmotherapy extracts are not meant to diagnose‚ treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your practitioner before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.

  • Plant: 5%
  • Glycerine: 33%
  • Ethanol: 32%
  • Water: 30%

Use of Common Alder is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to a potential decrease in milk supply. Common Alder should never be taken alone but is meant as a support to organ or organ system-specific extracts.