By analogy with its strong and resilient wood, the field maple supports the body’s flexibility and vitality, notably by helping to prevent certain “hardening” processes. It helps reduce cholesterol levels and serves as a valuable remedy against atherosclerosis.

The maple also promotes bile and cholesterol balance, thereby limiting the formation of biliary sludge and providing beneficial effects in cases of gallstones.

Therapeutic Properties

Action on the digestive system
The mother macerate of maple buds (referred to here simply as “maple”) helps reduce bile saturation in cholesterol. This slows the formation of biliary sludge, crystals, and micro-stones.
It is particularly indicated in gallstone disease and helps relieve one of its common symptoms: side pain radiating to the back.

Action on the musculoskeletal system
Maple is recommended in cases of sciatica.

Action on the cardiovascular system
Maple helps lower cholesterol levels and acts as a remedy for atherosclerosis, especially when combined with olive tree extract.
It also supports conditions involving blood hypercoagulability and has hypoglycemic properties. It is recommended for middle-aged individuals with metabolic or type 2 diabetes, particularly in synergy with mulberry.

Action on the nervous system
Maple is beneficial for headaches and dizziness linked to anxiety neurosis (in combination with linden), as well as for fears, nightmares, and neurasthenic states.
According to Dr. Henry, it is suitable for pregnant women starting from the second or third month of pregnancy.
It is also recommended for certain neuralgias (facial, brachial, intercostal, postherpetic), facial tics, post-poliomyelitis symptoms, subjective symptoms after head trauma, and acute forms of Guillain-Barré syndrome (Landry’s paralysis).

Action on the immune system
Maple has antifungal and antiviral properties.
According to Dr. Pitera, it acts as a detoxifying remedy, helping drain toxic substances from the body — particularly useful in vesicular dermatoses, intercostal herpes (shingles), ophthalmic shingles, and early degenerative conditions.