Birch buds

Birch buds are a medicine with antimicrobial, diuretic, wound-healing, as well as anti-inflammatory and tonic properties.

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Indications Birch buds

Birch buds have a medicinal effect and are often used as a folk medicine. This remedy is mainly used:

• as an expectorant or disinfectant in the treatment of respiratory diseases (for example, tracheitis or bronchitis);
• as a diuretic to eliminate edema that develops due to heart problems;
• Tinctures with decoctions should be used externally (in the form of lotions) for the following diseases: arthritis, neurotic pain and myositis (the medicine is rubbed into the affected areas), as well as rheumatism (compresses are applied to the joints);
• The anti-inflammatory effect of the drug allows it to be used in the form of lotions with hygienic baths and bandages to eliminate damage to soft tissues and small wounds, and decoctions with tinctures can be used for various types of eczema.

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Release form

Released in the form of plant material (herbs), which is packaged in polyethylene bags of 10, 20 or 100 g, as well as in paper bags of 35, 50, 75, and 100 g.

Pharmacodynamics

Birch buds are a phytomedicine with various medicinal properties. The diuretic effect of the drug is due to the presence of the corresponding elements in its composition - flavonoids.

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Dosing and administration

Method of making a medicinal tincture.

About 10 g (1 tablespoon) of the herb should be poured into a container and filled with 1 glass of boiled hot water (200 ml). After this, the container is closed with a lid and heated for 15 minutes in a water bath. The finished tincture must be cooled (about 45 minutes) at room temperature, then filtered and the remaining raw material squeezed out. Add more boiled water to the resulting tincture (to obtain a volume of 200 ml).

Making a medicinal decoction.

Take 10 g of the herb per 1 glass (200 ml) of water. Boil the medicine for half an hour, then cool (wait about 10 minutes) and strain using gauze.

The decoction or tincture should be taken according to the following scheme: 1-2 tablespoons half an hour before meals (3-4 times a day). Before taking, shake the container with the medicine.

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Use Birch buds during pregnancy

It is prohibited to prescribe Birch Buds to pregnant women.

Contraindications

Main contraindications:

• chronic functional renal disorders;
• acute glomerulonephritis;
• lactation period in women;
• children under 12 years of age;
• the patient has increased sensitivity to birch leaves and buds, as well as tinctures, decoctions and other derivatives made from the herb.

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Side effects Birch buds

As a result of using the medicine, skin allergic reactions (swelling and rashes with itching) may develop. Long-term use can exacerbate inflammation inside the kidneys (this process is associated with the fact that the resinous components irritate the renal parenchyma).

Overdose

An overdose of the drug may cause increased side effects (their severity depends on the dosage of the substance taken).

Storage conditions

The medicine must be stored in a dark and dry place, out of the reach of small children.

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Shelf life

Birch buds can be used for a period of 2 years from the date of release of the medicine. At the same time, the finished tincture is allowed to be stored for a maximum of 2 days.

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