- 0.009 ml
- White Birch (Betula pubescens) Bud Extract (1:20) (0.47 mg Dried Equivalent)
- 0.009 ml
- Giant Sequoia (Sequoia gigantea) Young Shoot Extract (1:20) (0.47 mg Dried Equivalent)
- 0.009 ml
- Silver Fir (Abies alba) Bud Extract (1:20) (0.47 mg Dried Equivalent)
Purified water, ethanol (grain), glycerin
Format
Liquid
15ml
Dosage
Adults and Children (over 12 years): Take 10 drops once daily or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner. Invert bottle to 45° and shake lightly allowing drops to fall directly into mouth or in 7 ml (¼ oz.) of water.
Important Information
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use, unless directed by your healthcare practitioner. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your healthcare practitioner. Safety-sealed for your protection and for product freshness. Do not use if inner seal is missing or broken. Store in a cool, dry place.
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Birch
By: Naturopathic Doctor (N.D.)
Good for the urinary tract, and joints...
The birch tree (Betula spp.) is sought after for its wood, bark, leaves and sap. Birch wood was favoured by the First Nations of North America for canoe building because of its light weight and flexibility. In Britain, the leaves were used to treat rheumatism and headaches, and the springtime sap was thought to be beneficial for the kidneys and bladder.
Birch sap was used by pioneers in North America as a springtime tonic, a gargle for sore throats, and a wash for skin conditions. Current applications for birch do not differ much from traditional uses, with the exception of new implications in cell growth treatment.
Birch and Cell Growths
Birch bark contains a variety of anti-inflammatory and apoptosis (controlled cell death) mediating substances such as betulinic acid, betulin, oleanolic acid, and lupeol, which may be beneficial in treating actinic keratosis (a preabnormal cell growth skin condition). One chemical in birch (betulic acid) has been found to kill abnormal cells in the laboratory, although the human digestive tract cannot extract betulic acid directly from birch. Interestingly, a fungus called chaga that grows on birch trees may bypass this difficulty. See chaga for more details.
Skincare
Because of its anti-inflammatory constituents, birch is sometimes added to cosmetic products to help reduce inflammation and redness. It also helps to regulate cell reproduction as in cancer cases. Using birch extracts directly on the skin helps to bypass the limited absorption in the digestive tract.
Medicinal Properties of Birch
Birch sap contains chemicals that act as a diuretic, making it useful for urinary tract infections when combined with other herbs. Birch leaves contain salicylates (like aspirin), and therefore exhibit anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties. Therapeutically birch leaves have been used for joint pain taken both internally as tea, and used as an external rub. Birch extract applied topically is also helpful to heal and protect boils and sores.
How can I take it?
Birch supplements can be purchased as encapsulated herb, raw herb or tincture. It may be found in combination supplements for urinary tract infections or kidney cleansing. Birch sap is often added to natural salves or creams to be rubbed on to painful joints and muscles. It can also be found in cosmetic products to help reduce inflammation and redness.
Important Information
Birch should be used with caution if you are nursing or pregnant. Those who are allergic to aspirin should not use birch. Because of its effect on the kidneys, birch should not be used by anyone with compromised kidney function or heart failure.
Birch– Quick Facts
Parts Used
· Birch Bark, Leaves And Sap.
Applications
· Urinary Infections, Skin Infections, Joint Pain And Inflammation
Optimum Dosage
· No Standard Dosing. (Clinical Doses May Be Higher As Recommended By Your Practitioner).
Works Well With
· Cranberry, Corn Silk, Hydrangea, Burdock, And Other Urinary Tonics; Glucosamine Suphate, Collage, Msm And Other Joint Supporting Nutrients
Important Information
· Do Not Use Birch In Cases Of Heart Failure Or Kidney Insufficiency.
· Use Birch With Caution If You Are Pregnant Or Nursing.
· Do Not Use Birch If You Are Allergic To Aspirin.
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