Birch Bark

Birch Bark has been used medicinally for centuries.  It contains BETULIN & BETULINIC ACID, which are powerful Anti-inflammatory agents.

Traditionally, is has been used to relieve headaches, reduce fevers, eliminate excess water, thins the blood and combats urinary tract infections.  

The only active ingredient is Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, which was originally derived from the bark of willow, birch and poplar trees.  It is the natural forerunner of synthetic aspirin and has been invaluable for relieving overall pain.  


Traditional healers used it to reduce the inflammation of rheumatism, arthritis, edema and gout. The USFDA has approved it for the treatment of warts.  It can also be used to soothe itchiness and scalp sores. or as other topical remedies such as acne, joint pain sores, bruises, burns, eczema, boils and to stimulate hair growth.  It is also a natural herbal diuretic and studies are being done with this pretty little tree that may make prostate cancer a thing of the past.

As a Diaphoretic, it produces perspiration (cleansing toxins from the body through the skin) and helps to cool the body and reduce fever, making it helpful for easing the discomforts of colds and other viral infections and sinusitis..  It has been used as a treatment for the herpes virus, genital infections, chickenpox, shingles, infectious mono, and are thought to play a role in Multiple Sclerosis and Karposi's sarcoma.

Native Americans have used Birch Bark as a remedy for centuries in a tea and other beverages to treat stomach and intestinal problems such as diarrhea and dysentery. It is used as an absorbent in cases of diarrhea, flatulence, poisoning and gastrointestinal diseases.  It has an anti-ulcer effects as well.

Birch Bark can act as a gentle herbal sedative, therefore it can help in cases of sleeplessness and insomnia to help you have a better sleep.

The standard dose is 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon, 3 times a day in juice or water, under the tongue as as desired.  I like to make mine as a tea.  It has barely any taste at all if added to water, but you may detect a faint sweetness.  May be taken 3 times daily.  Needs to be stored in a cool dark place. Keep out of the reach of children.

Contradictions:  People who are hypersensitive to aspirin should not use Birch Bark and anyone taking prescription blood thinning medications should always consult a physician before using.