Description

Key notes:

• General tonic
• Adrenal tonic – stimulates the adreno-cortical gland (adrenal cortex)
• Stimulates testosterone production (precursor for 17 ketasteroids)
• Antiviral

The properties of Quercus robur are mainly directed towards the nervous and glandular system. Its main focus of action is the adrenal cortex by stimulating the secretion of corticosteroids (adrenal tonic).

Stimulates the pituitary gland and has a polyendocrine action.

Tonic of the reticulo-endothelial system.

Tonic (general / sexual).

Stimulates testosterone production (precursor for 17-ketosteroids).

Regulates blood pressure.

Remedy of Yang nature.

Endocrine: Impotence, frigidity (psychological origin), anti-senescence. Frigidity and male climacteric (stimulates the production of testosterone and, therefore, the activity of the testicles. It is thus useful for male senescence, sexual asthenia, tiredness, overwork.

Revitalises old and debilitated organs. Sexual and general asthenia (fatigue / exhaustion / convalescence / malnutrition).

Cardiovascular: Hypotension.

Mouth: Invigorates the alveolar-dental wall and is thus indicated in periodontitis and bleeding or soft gums and has healing properties on the gingival mucosa.

Skin: Recurring herpes, furunculosis.

Cornus sanguinea, for shock and cardiovascular (CV) collapse and cyanosis

Ribes nigrum, for hypotension

Betula pubescens, Betula verrucosa, for periodontal disease and loose teeth

Add Ficus carica, to the Betula and Quercus robur for gum disease if the infection is present

Vaccinium vitis-idaea, for female senescence

Sequoia gigantea, for male senescence, premature ejaculation

Abies alba, for enuresis

Salix alba, applied topically for warts

Ulmus campestre, Acer campestre, Rosa canina, for recurrent herpes

Ribes nigrum, Fraxinus excelsior, Betula pubescens or verrucosa, for Addison’s disease

Contra-indications: Hyperprolactinaemia. Elevated testosterone/androgen levels (stimulates testosterone production). Neoplasia: Hormone-sensitive tumours.

Caution: In the presence of hypertension, panic attacks, or hyperactivity (may exacerbate symptoms).

Do not use for more than 4 weeks as it may prevent the absorption of nutrients.

To be taken 3 hours apart from any allopathic medications (may interfere with absorption).

G16 TONIGEM (tonic complex)

Pregnant women should avoid taking bud extracts with hormonal action like Quercus robur (Oak).

Gemmotherapy is a branch of phytotherapy that uses buds and young shoots of trees and shrubs. Gathered in the spring at a key stage of their natural growth cycle, buds and young shoots are freshly handpicked and put in maceration in a solution of water, alcohol and glycerin to extract all their active principles.

Quercus robur* (Oak buds) (extract 1:20 … 2.5 mg) 0.05 ml

Non-medicinal ingredients: alcohol, water, glycerin.

*Organic certification by Certisys-BE1

Adults and children > 12 years 5-15 drops daily, between meals, pure or diluted in water, or as directed by a health care practitioner.

• Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
• Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless directed by a health care practitioner.
• Do not use if safety seal is broken.
• Keep out of reach of small children.

For more information please consult your health care practitioner.