Liber Herbarum Minor (English)

Rev.22-03-2008

Birch

Plant names
Betulaceae
English Birch, Bowny birch, Common birch, Downy Birch, European birch, Silver birch, White birch
Latin Betula pubescens Ehrh., Betula odorata Bechst., Betula alba Roth, Betula alba coll. L. coll.
Diseases & Uses
Diseases Antibacterial, Antigout, AntiRheumatic, Astringent, Bitter, Bladder stone, care of the skin, Colic, complaints of urinary system, disease of the bladder, Diuretic, fungicide, kidney stone, Liver diseases, polisher, promoting metabolism, sciatica, Skin diseases, sweatinducing, Tuberculosis
Foods tea substitute
Other uses colouring, hair lotion
Contents
 essential oil, Saponins, Tannic acid, tannin

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