Gemmotherapy -

: Fresh buds are harvested in the spring and macerated in a specific solvent mixture of water, alcohol, and glycerin. This creates a "glycerine macerate" that captures both water-soluble and fat-soluble active ingredients.

Gemmotherapy is often used for "biotherapeutic drainage"—helping the body eliminate toxins by supporting the organs of elimination like the liver and kidneys. Gemmotherapy - Equi-Nutri Gemmotherapy

: Unlike traditional phytotherapy, which uses mature leaves or bark, gemmotherapy harnesses meristematic cells —plant stem cells—which are in a state of intense cellular division. : Fresh buds are harvested in the spring

: It was pioneered in the 1960s by Belgian doctor Pol Henry , who originally called it "phytoembryotherapy." French homeopath Max Tétau later renamed and refined the practice. Common Uses & Potential Benefits which uses mature leaves or bark