Pectinate fir: benefits, dosage, contraindications

Mis à jour le 7 November 2025

The pectinate fir is a conifer of the Pinaceae family, capable of reaching nearly 70 meters in height. It exhibits fairly rapid growth and thrives in areas with a humid climate. Its young shoots are used in gemmotherapy. The buds mainly contain monoterpenes, such as limonene, alpha-pinene and beta-pinene. The pectinate fir is used to promote proper bone mineralization and effective calcium fixation, particularly in children. It also helps reduce 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

Scoring methodology

EFSA approval.

Several randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trials (> 2), including a significant number of patients (>100), with consistently positive conclusions for the indication.

Several randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trials (> 2), including a significant number of patients (>100), with positive conclusions for the indication.

One or more randomized studies, or several cohorts or epidemiological studies, with positive conclusions for the indication.

Clinical studies exist but are uncontrolled, with conclusions that may be positive or conflicting.

No clinical studies to date that can demonstrate the indication.

Osteoporosis, Fractures
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The pectinate fir, used in gemmotherapy, is beneficial for osteoporosis and fractures due to its bone-supporting properties.

Posologie

Oral: buds

Practical guide to family gemmotherapy - Dr. MAX TETAU

Properties

Antimicrobial

The essential oil of the pectinate fir may have antimicrobial effects, possibly due to its monoterpenic components.

Bone density

The pectinate fir contributes to proper mineralization and calcium fixation in the bones. It acts on osteoblastic activity, meaning that it promotes the rebuilding of bone tissue.

Usages associés

Osteoporosis