Weeping Birch Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Weeping birch is the Betula pendula species of tree, also known as silver birch. Native to Europe, weeping birch is a tall, fast-growing tree with a recognizable silver or white colored bar. Its bark, sap and leaves are all used in herbal medicine and to make herbal tea.¹

Weeping Birch Health Uses and Health Benefits

Weeping birch health benefits include being an anti-inflammatory and detoxifying tonic. Primarily, weeping birch has been used to help alleviate inflammatory conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis and eczema. It also has natural diuretic properties, making it a natural treatment for detoxifying the kidneys and urinary tract. It can also help promote urination and alleviating edema.^2,3

References

1. https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Betula+pendula 
2. https://www.rjwhelan.co.nz/herbs%20A-Z/birch_leaf.html 
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3527166/