| | | | Common Name | | | Birch
| | | Botanical Latin Name / Classification | | | Betula alba
| | | Parts Used | | | Leaf, bark
| | | Other Names | | | Betula Folium, Betula Verrucosa, Betula Pubescens, Lady of the Woods,
Canoe Birch, Paper Birch, White Birch.
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| | | Description | | | Birch is a tree found growing to the height of 65 feet in the northern US,
Canada and northern Europe. It has white bark which can be peeled off in
horizontal strips. The word "birch" is believed to be from the
Sanskrit "bhurga," meaning "tree whose bark can be written
on." The twigs are hardy and used in broom handle making and also
used to gently "beat" people in saunas. Birch is also used to
make canoes and baskets.
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| | | Traditional Internal Uses | | | Birch Leaf is an herbal medicine used to increase urinary output (more
urine), for urinary tract infections, digestive tract, edema and kidney
stones. In folk medicine, birch is in use against arthritis and rheumatism
and against loss of hair and skin rashes. It promotes slight sweating and
is mildly diuretic. It is used for cystitis or other inflammations of the
urinary tract, rheumatic pain, arthritis, painful and sore joints. It is
also used as a spring tonic.
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| | | Indications | | | Primary Indications: Arthritis, Rheumatism, Urinary Tract Infections and Inflammation, Indigestion, Edema (Dropsy), Kidney Stones
Secondary Indications: Hair Loss, Skin Disorders, Cystitis
Primary Indications: Joint Pain
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| | | Actions | | | Diuretic, Tonic
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| | | Constituents / Nutrients | | | Birch leaf contains the following phytochemicals:
Saponins, essential oil (methyl salicylate), betulinic acid, tannin,
flavonoids (hyperoside, luteolin, quercetin), bitter principle,
glycosides.
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| | | Precautions / Contraindications | | | None documented.
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| | | Interaction with Medications | | | None documented.
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| | | Possible Side Effects | | | None documented.
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| | | References | | | 1. Blumenthal, Busse, Goldberg, et al: The Complete German Commission E
Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. The American Botanical
Council, Austin, TX; 1998.
2. Vallier P, Dechamp C, Odile V et al: A study of allergens in celery
with cross-sensitivity to mugwort and birch pollens. Clin Allergy
1988;18:491-500.
3. Lahit A, and Hannuksela M: Immediate contact allergy to birch leaves
and sap, Contact Dermatitis 1980; 6:464-465.
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| | 6 total products | | | Birch (Read all about Birch.)
Botanical Latin Name: Betula alba
Plant Part: Leaf, bark | |
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Birch - Health - Liver Cleansing Formula Powder - Red Beet, Horsetail, Blessed Thistle and More
4 oz / 114 g
18.01 US
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Birch - Health - Liver Cleansing Formula Powder - Red Beet, Horsetail, Blessed Thistle and More
1 oz / 28 g
9.61 US
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Birch - Health - Liver Cleansing Formula Tea (Loose) - Red Beet, Horsetail, Blessed Thistle and More
4 oz / 114 g
12.39 US
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Birch - Health - Liver Cleansing Formula Tea (Loose) - Red Beet, Horsetail, Blessed Thistle and More
8 oz / 227 g
18.89 US
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Birch - Health - Liver Cleansing Formula Tea - Red Beet, Horsetail, Blessed Thistle and More
25 tea bags
11.95 US
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Birch - Health - Liver Cleansing Formula Tea - Red Beet, Horsetail, Blessed Thistle and More
50 tea bags
18.26 US
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