Acer Campestre

Key notes

• For chronic viral infections (inhibits the growth of viruses, changes the environment so viral load is reduced, however not effective on colds and flu)
• Hypercholesterolemia (drains the hepato-biliary region, modifies the saturation of cholesterol in bile)
• Hypoglycemic when used with other gemmos and used over time

Therapeutic actions

Acer campestre regulates the saturation of bile with cholesterol, preventing the formation of sand and stones in the gallbladder (prevention and treatment of gallstones) and lowers cholesterol levels by increasing its excretion through the biliary system.

Antiviral: (Inhibits the growth of many different type of viruses: chronic hepatitis A, B, C and all forms of herpes, chicken pox (not so much for shingles), Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), viral Bell’s palsy.

Antifungal.

Also has a hypoglycemic (NIDDM) and anxiolytic properties (ill-defined dangers).

Clinical indications

• Biliary dyskinesia, biliary & gallbladder sludge and stones.
• Viruses (see Antiviral above).
• Liver and gallbladder detoxifier.
• Hypercholesterolemia, diabetes (NIDDM).
• Neurotic anxiety (ill-defined dangers), headaches & dizziness related to anxiety.

Consider in combination with

Fraxinus excelsior, for cholelithiasis, secondary angiocholitis

Tilia tomentosa, for anguished neurosis

Juglans regia, for hypoglycemia, works with pancreas

Clinical experience

• Do not use for more than 6 consecutive weeks
• Do not use if you are taking lysine.
• Chronic constipation: may cause constipation

HerbalGem gemmo complex that contains Acer campestre:

N/A

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.

Ingredients | Each drop contains

Acer campestre* …………………………………… 0.05 ml

(Hedge maple buds) (extract 1:20, QCE 2.5 mg)

Non-medicinal ingredients: glycerin* (vegetal), alcohol*, purified water.

*Organic certification by Certisys-BE1

Dosage

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

Warnings

• Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
• Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless directed by a healthcare practitioner. Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use if safety seal is broken.
• Keep in a cool, dry place.