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Silver birch

• Birch
  Common Name(s)
  birch, European white birch, silver birch, weeping birch
  Scientific Name(s)
  Betula pendula L., Roth (Betulaceae)
  How is Birch usually used?
  Birch is extractextractto get, separate, or isolate a desired active ingrediented from leaves. It is taken orallyorallyto be taken by mouth (swallowed) as infusioninfusionthe process of steepsteepTo soak an agent (such as tea) to extract its active ingredienting or soaking plant material in hot or cold water to isolate its active ingredient or tincturetincturea desired active ingredient that is extracted from alcoholic solution.
• infusion: 2 g to 3 g, 2 to 3 times per day
  tincture: 0.2 g dried equivalent, 3 times per day (1:10, 25% to 45% ethanol)
  Drink plenty of water while using this product.
• Birch may be used up to 7 days.
• What is Birch used for?
  Birch is traditionally used as a mild diureticdiuretican agent that increases urine flow to help treat urinary tract infections.
• Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.
• What else should I be aware of?
  Cautions and warnings: Consult a health care provider if symptoms persist.