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Birch water is an aqueous solution of birch sap or a solution of birch sap and ethyl alcohol (the latter is more durable). Birch water is used for cosmetic and healing purposes. It has a diuretic effect and supports the body’s cleansing processes. It also heals dandruff and stimulates hair growth.
Healing and cosmetic properties of birch water
Birch water has properties supporting natural detox, strengthens the hair and accelerates their growth, improves the condition of the skin, including the condition of the scalp, and lowers cholesterol. It will also work well in the case of skin problems, especially in the case of adolescent acne.
Birch water contains large amounts of valuable vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, magnesium and copper, tannins, phytosterols, flavonoids, which are excellent antioxidants, amino acids, phytohormones, salicylic acid and saponins and botulinum toxin.
These ingredients have a very beneficial effect on the human body, both when birch water it is applied orally (as a drink) and when applied externally to the skin.
Birch water when used orally, due to the presence of antioxidants (antioxidants), it slows down the aging process of the body. Birch water it also works well for the functioning of the nervous system, it has action anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral. Followers birch water claim that it has a beneficial effect on the level of cholesterol in the blood and regulates the lipid metabolism, thus preventing the formation of atherosclerotic lesions and cardiovascular diseases. The saponins present in birch water they have action expectorants, which makes it a good adjuvant in the treatment of cough, and increases mucus secretion. Birch water has diuretic properties, has a beneficial effect on the digestive system, soothes inflammation and irritation of the intestines and stomach.
In folk medicine birch water (birch sap mixed with water) is used to treat strep throat, skin lesions and stomach ulcers. You can buy ecological birch sap from Polish forests at Medonet Market at a favorable price. You can also try Organic Birch Juice with Parsley, which additionally improves the body’s immunity and prevents anemia.
Salicylic acid present in birch water ma action exfoliating and antiseptic, so when applied externally, it refreshes and cleanses the skin, unblocks and tightens pores. Vitamin C protects the skin against UV radiation and against the action of free radicals present in the environment polluted by the industry. Washing your face regularly birch water it also smoothes fine wrinkles and moisturizes the skin, also brightens minor discolorations. Rubbed on the hair birch water adds shine to them, makes them denser, healthier and free of dandruff. Moreover birch water cleans the scalp of sebum and heals seborrhoeic changes. It also heals acne lesions.
At Medonet Market you can order proven birch cosmetics from the Polish company Sylveco, such as:
- regenerating birch cream with betulin;
- birch and sea buckthorn cream with betulin for daily face care;
- regenerating birch and calendula cream with betulin for skin prone to irritation;
- birch cream for dry skin,
- Sylveco soothing body balm,
- Sylveco marigold cream for flaky skin prone to irritation.
It is best to consult a doctor or pharmacist when taking herbal preparations, because the selection of an appropriate herbal preparation requires as much knowledge as in the case of a chemical preparation. It should be remembered that these types of preparations may interact with the medications taken, posing a threat to our health. Some herbal preparations can have a very strong effect, therefore all recommendations and restrictions provided by the manufacturer should be followed. Pregnant women and nursing mothers must exercise particular caution when using them.
Applications of birch water
Birch water it can be used as a drink (in the form of birch sap mixed with water or infusion of leaves, buds or birch bark) or as a solution with the addition of ethyl alcohol, which is used to wash and rub the skin.
Birch water in the form of birch sap should be drunk two or three times a day for at least a month to bring noticeable effects in the form of improving the condition of the skin and improving the functioning of physiological systems and internal organs.
If we use birch water for hair, rub it into the scalp no more than twice a week for a period of 4 weeks (if used more often or for a long time, it may dry out the scalp). It should be rubbed into the scalp and left for a few hours. You can also apply birch water on the scalp after washing your hair – then you can leave it on without rinsing.
Birch sap is quite unstable, you can keep it in the refrigerator for only 3 to 4 days, then it loses properties nutritional and healing. It is obtained in spring, when buds develop on the birch branches – then the birch produces nourishing juices. From young leaves or birch buds, you can make yourself birch water in the form of an infusion, which will be perfect as a hair rinse.
Birch water based on ethyl alcohol is more durable and therefore it can be used (to rub into the hair, to wash acne lesions) all year round and to store for a longer time after opening the bottle.
Also try the Ecological Birch Juice with Quince, which is available at Medonet Market.
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