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| (Betula
alba) |
| Common names: Beithe,
Bereza, Berke, Beth, Bizzon, Bouleau, Canoe Birch, Lady of the Woods,
Paper Birch, White Birch. |
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| Parts
Used: Bark, leaves, oil. |
Methods
Used: Water extraction. |
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Spiritual
Uses: A Druid Sacred Tree also known as "Lady of the Woods."
To bring your true love
to you, cast the bark into a running stream or other moving water
while entreating the Birch with your request.
Burn the bark and send
your prayer with the smoke.
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Physical
Uses: Native Americans tapped the birch for its sap; extracted
Oil of Wintergreen from the inner layer of bark; made medicinal
washes and teas from the bark and leaves.
The teas were used for
rheumatism, to ease urinary stones, to calm upset digestive systems
and as a general tonic. Mildly sedative, the tea is said to aid
in sleep.
Believed to be effective
for various skin problems.
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