Lemon - Citrus limon

In gemmotherapy, the mother macerate of young lemon tree stem bark is renowned for its versatile properties, particularly for the liver, digestive, circulatory, and nervous systems. This precious bud acts gently to rebalance major metabolic functions, while effectively supporting the venous system and regulating lipid disorders. It is especially recommended for chronic conditions in which the liver, digestion, and circulation are closely interconnected.

Digestive system
The lemon tree helps reduce cholesterol and regulate lipid metabolism disorders. It is also beneficial for migraines of circulatory or hepatic origin. Digestively, it relieves indigestion, atony, dyspepsia, cramps, hiccups, gallstones, and nausea — particularly in pregnant women.

Joint system
The lemon tree facilitates the elimination of uric acid and provides relief in cases of gout.

Nervous system
This macerate can be used for nervous disorders such as epileptic syndromes, neurasthenia, and insomnia — especially when insomnia is of digestive origin. It also helps soothe spasmodic coughs and certain painful tics.

Cardiovascular system
The lemon tree has a blood-thinning effect, particularly on the venous level. It is indicated for varicose veins, phlebitis, peripheral artery disease (PAD), carotid atheromatosis, and certain vasculitides such as polyarteritis nodosa.
It is recommended as an anticoagulant in cases of hyperfibrinogenemia and contributes to lowering prothrombin levels (in combination with almond or dogwood roots). By reducing blood viscosity, it serves as an effective preventive agent against thrombosis.
The lemon tree is useful in circulatory disorders, particularly cerebral ischemia (in synergy with ginkgo biloba, alder, or almond tree). It calms palpitations and can be used after myocardial infarction. In combination with olive tree, it also helps lower blood pressure. Dr. Pitera recommends it in cases of myocardial angiosclerosis.

Urogenital system
It is used in the treatment of urinary and kidney stones.