Betula
Actions:
cleansing, pain-relieving, and skin-healing properties, digestive
Therapeutic Categories:
reducing pain and inflammation, arthritis, kidney detox, fluid retention, toner, wound healing, eczema, psoriasis, acne, and skin rashes, digestive support, hair growth, hair loss
Safety:
Aspirin Allergy, Kidney/Heart Failure, Allergy Sensitivity: People with allergies to wild carrot, celery, mugwort, or pollens (soybeans, peanuts, hazelnuts, apples) may experience cross-reactions.
High Blood Pressure
Magical Uses:
Birch bark is widely recognized in folklore and magic for properties of protection, purification, and new beginnings. Often associated with springtime, fertility, and feminine energy, it is used to cleanse spaces of negativity, shield against evil spirits, and promote growth, rebirth, and healing.
Plant Parts Used: Bark
Preparations: decoction, paste, salve
Energetics: cooling
Notes: minty