Silver Fir: Benefits, Dosage, Contraindications
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The silver fir is a conifer from the Pinaceae family, capable of reaching nearly 70 meters in height. It exhibits relatively rapid growth and thrives in areas with a humid climate.
Its young shoots are used in gemmotherapy.
The buds contain mainly monoterpenes, such as limonenes, alpha-pinenes, and beta-pinenes.
The silver fir is used to promote good bone mineralization and effective calcium fixation, particularly in children. It also helps alleviate lower back pain and joint pain.
Other name(s)
Silver Fir
Scientific name(s)
Abies alba, Abies pectinata
Family or group:
Plants
Active ingredients:
Limonene
Alpha-pinene
Beta-pinene
Indications
Rating methodology
EFSA approval.
Several clinical trials (> 2) randomized controlled with double blind, including a significant number of patients (>100) with consistently positive outcomes for the indication.
Several clinical trials (> 2) randomized controlled with double blind, and including a significant number of patients (>100) with positive outcomes for the indication.
One or more randomized studies or multiple cohorts or epidemiological studies with positive outcomes for the indication.
Clinical studies exist but are uncontrolled, with conclusions that may be positive or contradictory.
Lack of clinical studies to date that can demonstrate the indication.
Osteoporosis, Fractures ✪✪✪✪✪
Silver fir, used in gemmotherapy, is beneficial for osteoporosis and fractures thanks to its effects on bones.
Posologie
Oral administration: buds
Properties
Antimicrobial
The essential oil of silver fir may have antimicrobial effects, possibly due to its monoterpenic components.
Bone Density
The silver fir contributes to good mineralization and calcium fixation in bones. It acts on osteoblastic activity, meaning it promotes the reconstruction of bone tissue.
Usages associés
Osteoporosis
Safety dosage
Adult: 50 drops - 100 drops (gemmotherapy)
It can be combined with blackberry to support the bones.
