Birch sap, also known as pickle, is used in folk medicine as an anti-cancer drug. Many also believe that birch sap relieves rheumatic pains and the symptoms of peptic ulcer disease. The fresh juice of the birch trunk, as well as its young leaves and buds, is a treasury of vitamins and minerals. Check what other healing properties birch sap has.

Birch juicehas numerous healing properties. The most valuable is the juice obtained from the birch trunk ( oskoła ,elderberry ), which contains the most vitamins and minerals. The juice squeezed from the leaves or ripening birch buds also has he alth effects.

When to collect birch sap? In the middle of March and April. Obtaining juice from birch leaves is not an easy art, so they are most often used as compresses in the treatment of rheumatism. In turn, the extract obtained from ripening birch buds has an analgesic and antipyretic effect.

Birch leaf juice for rheumatism and sciatica

Birch sap relieves rheumatic pains, in particular pain associated with damage to the sciatic nerve (sciatica). In such cases, an ointment obtained from birch sap works best and should be rubbed into the sore spots.

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Birch leaf juice for kidney stones

Fresh birch sap has a diuretic and detoxifying effect. Birch sap stimulates the filtration process in the urinary tract, accelerates the excretion of urine and deposits, and prevents the formation of urinary stones.

Oskoła to strengthen immunity

Regularly drunk birch sap strengthens the immune system, and thus prevents viral infections, so frequent in early spring. That is why it is especially recommended for people who are more susceptible to viral infections, e.g. small children and the elderly.

Birch trunk juice and anti-cancer properties

Birch sap has been used in folk medicine for many years as a medicine that prevents cancer, especially lung cancer. For this reason, it is recommended for heavy smokers.

Juice from birch buds for flu

Juice from birch buds can help to beathigh temperature, relieve sore throat, muscle aches and bone pain. That is why it is recommended for people who struggle with flu and flu-like infections.

Birch sap for ulcers

People who struggle with stomach ulcers or gastritis should drink fresh birch sap, which will alleviate the annoying symptoms of digestive system diseases.

Birch juice - dosage. How to use birch sap?

It is recommended to drink birch juice 3 times a day - a quarter of a glass each time.

This treatment should last from 2 to 3 weeks.

Birch juice for anemia

People suffering from anemia should quickly reach for birch sap, which is a vitamin bomb. A glass of this precious juice will help us meet our daily requirements for:

  • potassium
  • magnesium
  • phosphor
  • calcium
  • iron
  • copper
  • amino acids
  • B vitamins
  • ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
  • mineral s alts

Birch juice for heart disease

Birch sap, thanks to the content of natural antioxidants, supports the functioning of the circulatory system, incl. prevents thrombosis and ischemic heart diseases.

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About the authorMonika Majewska A journalist specializing in he alth issues, especially in the areas of medicine, he alth protection and he althy eating. Author of news, guides, interviews with experts and reports. Participant of the largest Polish National Medical Conference "Polish woman in Europe", organized by the "Journalists for He alth" Association, as well as specialist workshops and seminars for journalists organized by the Association.

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