Crab Apple Bud - Malus sylvestris

• Crab apple, a member of the Rosaceae family, has an ancient meaning as " the tree of knowledge." It exerts a dual action on the brain and sexual organs. Improving cerebral circulation, oxygenation, and the regulation of neuromodulators, promotes intellectual work and manages mental fatigue. On a sexual level, it stimulates testosterone in men and estradiol in women, while promoting cholesterol and triglyceride control. Rich in vitamins B and C, and minerals Si, Fe, S, Mn, and Co, it plays an anti-inflammatory and diuretic role. In addition, it helps with blood stasis, hot flashes, and the relief of vascular migraines.

Crab apple belongs to the Rosaceae family. The balm made from its juice, sap, and leaves was the original "ointment." The buds are rich in phytoestrogens, lignans, and progesterone-like substances. Crab apple buds are an excellent combination with ginkgo buds, as they support mental function and are also rich in antioxidants, particularly the polyphenols quercetin and phloridzin. Interestingly, both plants are among the oldest living tree species.

Physically, crabapple protects vascular structures, provides hormonal support, and stimulates osteoblast activity. Raspberry leaf is an excellent companion to apple trees for menstrual problems related to a relative progesterone deficiency, the former supporting the follicular phase and the latter the luteal phase.

On the spiritual and mental-emotional levels, apple bud promotes introspection, the use of the intellect as a tool, and inner awakening.