Betula alleghaniensis

Betula alleghaniensis
Family:Betula alleghaniensis; Cathartic; Emetic
Common name:Yellow birch
Yellow birch is little used medicinally though a decoction of the bark has been used by the native North American Indians as a blood purifier acting to cleanse the body by its emetic and cathartic properties. The bark is a source of 'Oil of Wintergreen'. This does have medicinal properties though it is mainly used as a flavouring in medicines.

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