Dried Herbs
Birch Leaf (Betula alba)
BOTANICAL NAME
Betula alba (Betula pendula)
COMMON NAMES
Birch, Silver Birch, Warty Birch
FAMILY
Betulaceae
Birch trees are a beautiful and common tree throughout Scotland, being mainly the White birch and Silver Birch. They are easily identified by the bright, striking, often peeling bark and small vivid green leaves. They grow in woodlands in light soils.
Traditionally used to support kidney health. The loose dried chopped leaf. A herbal food supplement.
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Infusion: 1 teaspoon of herb to a cup of cold water. Pour boiling water over the herb and leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Flavour with lemon, ginger or honey if desired. Drink 3 times a day unless otherwise told by a medical herbalist. Alternatively add half a teaspoon (2.5 ml) of tincture to a cup of warm water for a quick alternative to tea. The herb can be added as a flavouring to gin, vodka and other infusions.
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Birch Leaf (Betula alba)
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