|
|
|
Herbs
Birch (Betula Alba)
| A.K.A.: |
White Birch, Black Birch, Mountain Mahogany |
| Part Used: |
Fruit, Bark and Leaves |
| Properties: |
Anthelmintic, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Rheumatic, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Stimulant |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Fluoride, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon, Sodium, Vitamins A, C, E, B1, and B12 |
| Primary Uses: |
Blood Impurities, Eczema, Pain, Rheumatism, Urinary Problems |
| Secondary Uses: |
Canker Sores, Cholera, Diarrhea, Edema, Fevers, Gout, Gums/bleeding |
Birch tea, made from the bark and leaves, is a treatment for fever and abdominal cramps.
Helps to heal burns and wounds and cleanse the blood. Birch bark also contains a glycoside, which decomposes to methyl salicylate, a remedy for rheumatism used both in Canada and the United States.
- The natural properties are used for blood cleansing.
- The bark produces "birch oil" and is used to treat certain skin conditions.
- It has a mild sedative effect and can be taken for insomnia
|
|
|
