Botanical characteristics
- Latin name: Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn.
- Botanical family: Betulaceae
- Part used: fresh shoots
Properties
- Anticoagulant, Circulatory
- Anti-inflammatory, draining
- Anti-infective
Indications
Cardiac system
Skin system
Digestive system
Immune and respiratory system
Nervous system
Osteoarticular system
Blood and lymphatic system
- Arteritis
- Phlebitis
- Thrombosis (prevention)
- Varicose ulcer
- Varicose veins
Urogenital system
- Cystitis
- Urinary tract infection
How to use
Adults and adolescents
- Take 5 to 15 drops daily in a glass of water, 15 minutes before meals, for 3 weeks.
- Start with 5 drops and increase as you progress.
Children over 3 years old
- 1 drop per day per 10 kg (body weight).
- Start with 1 drop and gradually increase.
Precautionary measures
Alder Bud Macerate is a herbal food supplement.
It is not a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.
It is important to keep it out of the reach of children and not to exceed the recommended daily dose.
Dosages should be adjusted for young children.
Alder Bud Macerate is approved for use by the whole family, except children under 3 years of age and pregnant women.
Seek medical advice if you are breast-feeding or taking blood thinners.
Store away from light and heat.
Synergistic uses
Alder can be used with Poplar bud macerate, a general anti-infective, and Dog-Rose bud macerate to boost the immune system and limit inflammation.
For cystitis, you need to favour anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious and draining bud macerates. Alder has all these effects, but macerates of Heather, Ligonberry or Poplar can enhance them.
Alder can be used with Poplar bud macerate for its anti-infective properties. Viburnum bud macerate can also be used to drain the lungs and combat spasms.
For sinusitis, alder can be used with Cassis bud macerate for its anti-inflammatory properties and Hornbeam bud macerate for its antispasmodic action on the airways.
Alder can be combined with Ginkgo biloba and Apple tree, which stimulate cerebral blood flow and have an antispasmodic effect. Apple tree is of particular interest when migraine is associated with menstrual disorders.
Alder can be used in combination with Olive and Rosemary macerates. One is interesting for promoting good lipid assimilation and the other for toning the body and stimulating brain activity.
Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, alder may be of interest in Crohn's disease. It can be used with Fig and Grapevine macerates, one of which protects the digestive system and the other acts on autoimmune processes.
Alder can be used in combination with Viburnum, particularly for asthma problems, as it has antispasmodic and antiallergic properties.
Alder can be used in combination with the famous Cassis bud macerate to enhance the anti-inflammatory effect, but also to dehydrate the skin.