Birch

Birch leaves contain a large amount of vitamin C, and the buds contain essential oil. Birch contains saponin, acids, a bitter extractive substance, as well as tannins and other substances useful for the human body. Birch has phytoncide properties – the plant secretes protective substances that can kill microorganisms. Vitamin, antiseptic (disinfecting), diuretic, anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic drugs are prepared from birch. Also, drugs are made from birch that regulates menstruation, the functional activity of the female genital organs and the gastrointestinal tract. Birch preparations are recognized by scientific medicine as a diuretic. In folk medicine, birch leaves and buds, birch bark and birch sap are successfully used not only internally, but also externally. Birch leaves are used for kidney and bladder diseases.
Birch sap is not only tasty but also healthy, has a good fortifying effect, its ability to dissolve stones has been revealed, so the juice is used in complex therapy for urolithiasis.
A birch broom in the bath promotes the healing of wounds, abrasions, cleanses the skin from rashes and acne. It helps well after physical exertion, relieves pain and muscle tension. And its main advantage is that it improves ventilation in the lungs.