Betula lenta

Betula lenta
Family:Betula lenta; Analgesic; Anthelmintic; Antiinflammatory; Astringent; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Rubefacient; Stimulant.
Common name:Cherry birch
The bark is anthelmintic astringent diaphoretic diuretic and stimulant. A tea made from the bark is used in the treatment of fevers stomach aches and lung ailments it is said to be an excellent tonic in cases of dysentery and to be useful in the treatment of gravel and female obstructions. An essential oil distilled from the bark is anti-inflammatory analgesic and rubefacient. It is used in the treatment of rheumatism bladder infections neuralgia etc. The oil called 'oil of wintergreen' used to be produced commercially but it is now manufactured synthetically. A tea made from the twigs is used in the treatment of fevers. The leaves can be chewed or used in an infusion in the treatment of dysentery.

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