Other Names: Abedul, Arbre de Sagesse, Betula, Betula alba, Betula pendula, Betula pubescens, Betula verrucosa, Betulae Folium, Biole, Bois à Balais, Boulard, Bouleau Blanc, Bouleau Odorant, Downy Birch, Sceptre des Maîtres d’École, Silver Birch, White Birch.
Birch is a tree. The leaves of the tree, which contain lots of vitamin C, are used to make medicine.
Special Precautions of Birch
- Women who are pregnant and individuals suffering from liver disease or diabetes should avoid Birch Leaf.
- Allergy to wild carrot, mugwort, celery, and spices: Birch pollen can cause allergic reactions in people who are allergic to these plants and spices. This has been called the “celery-carrot-mugwort-spice syndrome.”
- High blood pressure: There is some concern that birch leaf might increase the amount of salt (sodium) that the body retains, and this can make high blood pressure worse.
- Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with BIRCH
The benefits of Birch are
Birch leaf is an excellent agent against kidney and urinary tract disorders, such as bladder infections. The anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties of this herb effectively:
- Treat urinary tract infections
- Provide relief from associated discomfort
- Aid in expelling kidney and bladder stones
- Birch leaf can be brewed as a tea and, due to its diuretic properties, can effectively flush out the kidneys and bladder.
- Its anti-inflammatory properties can also bring relief to arthritis suffers.
- The health benefits of this plant also extend to alleviating dermatological ailments such as: Rashes,Warts, Hair loss, Wounds
- Studies have shown it to be effective against antibiotic-resistant infections. In addition, researchers are currently examining one of the compounds in birch leaf for its ability to prevent the development and inhibit the growth of skin malignancies.