Birch (White)

Scientific Name: Betula papyrifera

Description

Paper birch with traditional uses.

Therapeutic Properties

Analgesic (salicylates, trad.); Diuretic

Temperament

Cool

How to Use

Tea (leaf/bark)

Dosage

Per tradition/label

Precautions

Salicylate sensitivity

Replacement / Alternatives

Willow; Meadowsweet

References

VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany