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The birch prefers acidic, moist and fertile soils, often found near streams and in clear areas. It grows wild in temperate regions of Asia, being found preferably in mountainous places of up to 2,700 m.
It usually does not exceed much more than 120 years, with rapid growth at the beginning. Sprouts of semilenous cuttings and seeds with ease. It does not withstand severe pruning because it usually loses a lot of sap, being prone to getting sick from the wounds.
The essential oil is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antipyretic and healing. The tannins contained in the bark are responsible for the astringent action; The sap has a diuretic and analgesic effect. Indicated for states in which an increase of diuresis is required: genitourinary conditions.
Love the picture! I guess lots of nature works well as medicine, little do we still know about them all…
Many years ago in Galicia, where I am lived a town before the Roman Empire, “The Celts”, they used the wisdom of land and nature, their druids. Greetings.
Here, in Malaysia, we use a lot of traditional medicines still… all obtained from herbs and plants… Thanks, Oscar! Have a great weekend! 🙂
Malaysia has a long tradition in the use of traditional medicine
Very nice
Thanks Gary, greetings
Nice view
Thank so much Olga, regards
I grew up in an area with many birch trees. In fact, I lived on a street named for the birch. It is a beautiful tree.
For photography is spectacular, greetings
Thanks Tasart, regards
I love this photo reminds me of a lake when I was kid.
It is a tributary of a larger river
Great photo, we have lots of Birches here too. Wonderful Photography subjects.
Very good subject, the white of their barks and the spectacular landscapes that they choose
I’ve always loved Birch trees. I even painted a wolf peering out from behind one. I had no idea that it was used as medicine.
From its bark is extracted acetyl salicylic acid, the base of the famous aspirin, regards Kim
Thank so much rose, regards
Informative and beautiful photo of those birches. ?
The bark looks like eyes of a snake 🙂
Yes, when I edited it big, I was surprised