Trouble falling asleep? Digestion problems? Nervous tension? A lump in the stomach? Fig bud can definitely help!
The fig tree (Ficus Carica) is a hardy, long-lived tree, cultivated for the flavor of its fruit and whose roots can be extremely deep. For the record, the longest root ever recorded is that of a wild South African fig tree, which measured almost 120 m!
Discover 7 good reasons to make it part of your daily routine.
1- Fig bud for stomach problems
Fig bud helps heal mucous membranes while acting as a gastric dressing.
It will therefore be useful and recommended as part of a proper diet to relieve duodenal and gastric ulcers, dyspepsia, gastro-oesophageal reflux and any condition caused by excessive gastric acidity.
2- Fig bud against colitis
Fig bud helps reduce intestinal spasms in cases of Crohn's disease, for example. It also calms bloating.
3- Fig bud as a nervous system regulator
Fig bud's main benefits come from its anxiolytic and neuro-sedative properties. It soothes anxieties and the effects of stress which are deleterious to the body. Fig bud macerate can help relieve many stress-related illnesses.
4- Fig bud for sleep problems
With its soothing action on the nervous system, fig bud is an ideal ally for people suffering from sleep problems, especially those who have difficulty falling asleep. It calms the flood of thoughts that can prevent sleep from coming, and also helps you to have a good night's sleep. sleep repairer.
5- Fig buds in psychosomatic disorders
Stomach aches, hypersensitivity, "nerves on edge", compulsive eating, stress-related ulcers - whenever stress leaves an imprint on the body, fig buds bring calm and relief, both physically and psycho-emotionally. In gemmotherapy, fig is the plant that heals bodies and souls.
6- Fig bud against warts
Fig sap is thick and white. It is commonly applied to warts to dry them out. As the bud is the embryonic tissue of the plant, we also find the properties of sap in this remedy. Taken internally as a nervous system balancer and applied topically, fig bud macerate helps eliminate warts, boils and panaritis .
7- The fig bud and symbolism
If we draw an analogy between its pharmacological properties and the psycho-energetic tradition, fig bud is the remedy for digestingthe emotions and hazards of the past. It helps you take a step back, see things more clearly and move forward.
Fig bud is the natural remedy par excellence for problems caused by nervous system imbalances. It soothes and repairs the damage caused by stress. It's an ally of choice that not only acts on physical and/or organic symptoms and disorders, but also provides considerable psychological and emotional support. It's 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 or people who are weaning themselves off alcohol or are former alcoholics. However, it is advisable to consult a naturopath, who will be able to provide you with personalized, comprehensive support for lasting results.
As a reminder, bud therapy or gemmotherapy is a branch of phytotherapy that deserves to be better known and developed. A previous article was devoted to it.
This natural remedy comes in the form of a glycerol macerate of buds, young shoots or rootlets, to be diluted in a glass of water and taken between meals. The number of drops depends on the manufacturing process, so consult your naturopath.