Silver birch (Bijela breza / Breza)
Betula pendula · Betulaceae
Silver birch
Bouleau blanc
Betula pendula
Bijela breza / Breza
Betulaceae
Traditionally used
⚠ Do not use in reduced kidney function or edema due to cardiac/renal insufficiency. Requires adequate fluid intake. Infusion of leaves for urinary tract irrigation therapy. Traditional spring tonic and kidney-cleansing herb.
On the Adriatic shore
⚠ Ne koristiti kod smanjene bubrežne funkcije ili edema srčanog/bubrežnog porijekla. Zahtijeva dovoljan unos tekućine. Čaj od listova za irigacijsku terapiju mokraćnog trakta; tradicionalni proljetni tonik.
In three languages
Français — ⚠ Ne pas utiliser en cas d'insuffisance rénale ou d'œdème d'origine cardiaque/rénale. Nécessite un apport hydrique suffisant. Infusion de feuilles comme thérapie d'irrigation des voies urinaires. Tonique printanier et dépuratif rénal traditionnel.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Sources & lineage
EMA (Betulae folium); Redzic 2007 (56 citations)
Kept alongside