The rowan is a small tree in the Rosaceae family, reaching up to 15 meters in height, found in Europe. Mainly ornamental, it features long leaves composed of about fifteen lanceolate and toothed leaflets, connected by a petiole. In spring, it produces white flowers in corymbs, followed in autumn by spherical red berries (3 to 8 mm). These fruits are toxic raw for humans but are consumed cooked due to their acidity and bitterness.
In gemmotherapy, the buds of the rowan are used. The fruits contain sorbitol, Vitamin C, and tannins.
Traditionally, rowan bud macerate is used as a venous anti-inflammatory and blood thinner. It promotes venous return, essential for transporting blood upwards for reoxygenation.
This action on the blood and veins is beneficial against circulatory disorders such as varicose veins, cold feet, hemorrhoids, varicose ulcers, migraines, heavy legs, or phlebitis. It is also used to reduce tinnitus and cephalic congestion, often linked to circulatory problems.
Other name(s)
Wild Rowan, Bird Rowan
Scientific name(s)
Sorbus aucuparia, Pyrus aucuparia
Family or group:
Plants
Active ingredients:
Vitamin C
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.
The rowan bud macerate is used in several blood disorders of the lower limbs: in the case of venous stasis, it helps to revitalize blood circulation and decongest these areas. Its tonic action on the veins allows the treatment of varicose veins and hemorrhoids.
Its macerate stimulates venous return and presents anti-inflammatory properties, helping to combat circulatory disorders such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and phlebitis.
Usages associés
Hemorrhoids
Safety dosage
Adult from 18 years: 25 drops (gemmotherapy)
The dosage is 25 drops per day. Note that this dosage depends on the preparation.
Oral administration: buds
gemmotherapy
