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.<br>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: