Botanical characteristics
- Latin name: Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull.
- Botanical family: Ericaceae
- Part used: young shoots
Properties
- Anti-inflammatory, diuretic, draining
- Sedative, hypotensive
Indications
Cardiac system
Skin system
Digestive system
Osteoarticular system
Urogenital system
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
Heather 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.
The dose should be adjusted for young children.
Heather macerate is approved for use by the whole family except children under 3 years of age and pregnant women.
Seek medical advice in the event of kidney failure or other kidney pathology.
Store away from light and heat.
Synergistic uses
For cystitis, various bud macerates with anti-inflammatory, diuretic or anti-infective properties can be combined with heather: Ligonberry in particular, but also Alder and Juniper.
Heather macerate can be combined with Juniper macerate for its diuretic properties. Ash or Cassis macerates can also be interesting for their anti-inflammatory properties.
Heather macerate can be used in conjunction with Cedarwood macerate to enhance the skin's diuretic properties and help with dry eczema problems.
Heather macerate can be used in combination with Walnut macerate. While one works by draining toxins, the other works upstream to rebalance the gut microbiota.