Alder Bud Macerate

50ml glass dropper bottle

Alnus glutinosa

• The black alder, Alnus glutinosa, is a deciduous tree of the Betulaceae family, widely present in the native flora of Europe (including Scandinavia).
• The black alder grows exclusively in wet areas, particularly along riverbanks where it helps stabilise the banks.
• This deciduous tree belongs to the Betulaceae family and is of medium size.
• The trunk is covered with a grey-blackish bark that is more or less cracked.
• It produces numerous shoots at its base and has a very developed root system.
  Through symbiotic bacteria, it fixes atmospheric nitrogen and enriches the soils.
• The alternate leaves are petiolate.
• It bears both male and female flowers. Pollination of the female flowers is carried out by the wind.
• The wood is reputed to be rot-resistant and it is said that a city like Venice rests on alder piles.
• Today it is a threatened species.

Part used: bud

What is the composition of the alder bud in drops?

• Vegetable glycerine
  Alcohol 25% vol
  Spring water
  Fresh organic black alder buds (Alnus glutinosa)
  Macerated on site at the place of harvest (Origin France)
  Solution hand-dynamised

• Gemmotherapy uses the buds and young shoots of plants which contain all the potential for the future plant’s development, thus they are concentrates of active ingredients.

What are the properties of black alder?

This bud is said to have an action on circulation and allergies.

Average dosage:

• 15 drops, outside of meals, in a little water, (hold in the mouth for 30 seconds before swallowing)
• Twice a day, or as advised by your therapist.
• Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Cure of 25 days.

Precautions for use:

• Do not exceed the recommended daily dose
• Keep out of reach of children
• This product is not a medicine
• Cannot in any case replace a varied and balanced diet
• For people under medical treatment and pregnant women, seek advice from a healthcare professional.