* Kidney Disorders: Although the seeds themselves are considered toxic in large quantities, a decoction can be made that is shown to significantly boost kidney function and stimulate urination. As a diuretic, beech is able to help clear out the toxins of the body, including excess fats, salt, waste, and water, improving the overall efficiency of your metabolism.
* Antiseptic: The branches can be distilled down (dry distillation) to produce a type of tar or creosote, which can be topically applied to wounds in order to protect them from infections and microbes. This sticky substance can also be applied to the skin to improve its appearance, reduce the signs of scarring and aging, and soothe inflammation. Furthermore, research has shown it to be a good treatment for eczema, psoriasis, boils, frostbite, and burns.
* Gemmotherapy : an area of phytotherapy that uses buds and young shoots of trees and shrubs. Its buds are harvested over a very short and precise period of time (1 to 2 weeks) when they are particularly rich in phytostimulines, plant hormones stimulating the blooming and growing of the buds. The buds are harvested on the lowest branches so the tree further development is not slowed down. Discovered by Dr. Henry, a homeopathic doctor from Brussels passionated about alchemy, beech buds harbor growth hormones gifted with stimulating properties on the cellular metabolism and allowing the bud to shift from its dormant state to full bloom.This could explain the potential action of the buds against cell aging, specially within the endocrine system. Beech bud extract also has a draining effect on the lymphatic system, and is often used in cosmetics to fight against cellulite and water retention. But the more spectacular results are with no doubt its rejuvenating and smoothing effect on the skin by stimulating the renewal of the upper layers of the epidermis. And like all plant buds, beech buds offer an antiaging action thanks to its protein-rich composition and plant growth hormones
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