{"id":4200,"date":"2021-06-01T14:56:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T14:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/definition\/birch\/"},"modified":"2021-06-01T14:56:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T14:56:00","slug":"birch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/definition\/birch\/","title":{"rendered":"birch"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Birch\"The birch<\/strong> is a tree of the order of fagales<\/strong>, which is part of the family of betulaceae<\/strong>. The gender<\/strong> to which birch trees belong, on the other hand, is called betula<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

There are different species of birch. The common birch<\/strong> (Betula pendula<\/em>) is native to Southwest Asia and is also found on the European continent, Canada<\/strong>, the Caucasian region and other areas. Its growth usually occurs in places with land<\/strong> humid and temperate climate.<\/p>\n

The yellow birch<\/strong> (Betula alleghaniensis<\/em>), the gray birch<\/strong> (Betula populifolia<\/em>), the black birch<\/strong> (Betula nigra<\/em>), the dwarf birch<\/strong> (Betula nana<\/em>), the paper birch<\/strong> (Betula papyrifera<\/em>), the downy birch<\/strong> (Betula pubescens<\/em>) and the erman birch<\/strong> (Betula ermanii<\/em>) are others species<\/strong> birch.<\/p>\n

At a general level, it can be said that birch reaches a height of up to thirty meters, with female and male flowers and rhomboid-shaped leaves. Their branches<\/strong> they have a silver-colored bark and are characterized by their flexibility.<\/p>\n

Due to its characteristics, birch is a tree that is used in different ways. They can take advantage of both their wood<\/strong> like the estate<\/strong>, the sheets<\/strong> and the sap<\/strong> to do buildings<\/strong>, produce food and develop medical treatments, to name a few possibilities.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the impermeability of the bark, birch was traditionally used to build boats, clogs, ropes and containers of various kinds. The flexibility<\/strong> of the branches, on the other hand, makes the tree suitable for making baskets and baskets.<\/p>\n

Various towns<\/strong>, finally, they attributed to the birch purifying properties<\/strong> and that is why they used its branches to ward off spirits and demons.<\/p>\n

Medicinal properties of birch<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Birch\"Among the components of birch we find vitamin C, betulin, methyl salicylate, resins and essential oil, each with various beneficial characteristics for the care of our organism<\/strong> and the fight against a large number of diseases. Some of the disorders that we can combat with the help of this plant are listed below:<\/p>\n

* overweight and obesity<\/strong>: there are many slimming diets that include decoctions of birch to help with weight loss. Although it should be taken as a complement to an adequate change in the feeding<\/strong>, its use makes a difference;<\/p>\n

* fluid retention<\/strong>: Since this tree has remarkable diuretic properties, it is ideal for stimulating the kidneys. Furthermore, as it is a natural product, its contact with our body is not aggressive;<\/p>\n

* osteoarthritis and arthritis<\/strong>: these diseases can mark a before and after in a person's life, especially those who use their body intensely to practice a sport or play a musical instrument. Birch has proven to be a suitable complement to treat them, thanks to its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties<\/strong>, because they deflate the joints and collaborate with the elimination of the liquids retained there;<\/p>\n

* kidney stones<\/strong>: To combat this disorder, many people make use of the sap<\/strong> of birch, which is able to collaborate with the dissolution of the stones. To obtain it, it is necessary to make a cut in the trunk during the last stage of winter, and then drink two small doses a day;<\/p>\n

* cystitis<\/strong>: It is difficult to think of a more annoying and irritating problem than cystitis, especially in the context of a life with obligations such as study and work outside the home. Fortunately, in addition to industrial drugs, there is birch, whose bacterial action in combination with its already mentioned anti-inflammatory properties are ideal for try<\/strong> inflammation of the bladder caused by the presence of pathogenic microorganisms;<\/p>\n

* diarrhea<\/strong>- It is recommended to drink a decoction of birch three times a day. To prepare it, just add a tablespoon of bark per cup of water.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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