Himalayan Birch - Betula Utilis - origin: Bhutan
factoids from wikipedia:
The birch is considered a national tree of Russia, where it used to be worshipped as a goddess during the Green Week in early June.
In northern latitudes birch is however considered to be the most important allergenic tree pollen, with an estimated 15-20% of hay fever sufferers sensitive to birch pollen grains.
The chaga mushroom is an adaptogen that grows on white birch trees, extracting the birch constituents and is used as a remedy for cancer.
The bark is high in betulin and betulinic acid, phytochemicals which have potential as pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals which show promise as industrial lubricants.
Birch bark can be soaked until moist in hot water, and then formed into a cast for a broken arm[citation needed].
The inner bark of birch can be ingested safely.((says wiki- not me)
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University of California Botanical Garden - December, 2007
HPIM2031
Himalayan Birch - Betula Utilis - origin: Bhutan
factoids from wikipedia:
The birch is considered a national tree of Russia, where it used to be worshipped as a goddess during the Green Week in early June.
In northern latitudes birch is however considered to be the most important allergenic tree pollen, with an estimated 15-20% of hay fever sufferers sensitive to birch pollen grains.
The chaga mushroom is an adaptogen that grows on white birch trees, extracting the birch constituents and is used as a remedy for cancer.
The bark is high in betulin and betulinic acid, phytochemicals which have potential as pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals which show promise as industrial lubricants.
Birch bark can be soaked until moist in hot water, and then formed into a cast for a broken arm[citation needed].
The inner bark of birch can be ingested safely.((says wiki- not me)
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University of California Botanical Garden - December, 2007
HPIM2031