Key notes:
Harvested exclusively in early spring, Birch sap helps to cleanse the body of waste and toxins accumulated over time. As the sap rises through the tree, so it gains in mineral content and energy from the tree itself. Thus it is a living; organic liquid which serves to rejuvenate the body. Birch sap possesses diuretic and depurative properties, which explains its action on water retention, obesity, cellulite, skin problems and diverse excess loads on the body.
Therapeutic actions:
Birch Sap (Betula alba) is considered the “Elixir of Life”, rich in minerals, in particular potassium.
High potassium is essential in growth, with high amounts also found in human breast milk.
Also high in calcium, manganese, and lesser amounts of copper, iron, magnesium, sodium, and zinc.
Birch sap is a living, organic liquid that rejuvenates the body.
Sap serves as a “spring cleanser” that eliminates winter’s accumulated toxins from the body.
At HerbalGem, the birch sap is stabilised through filtering and by the addition of 12% ETOH.
Clinical indications:
Skin: Skin conditions.
Metabolic: Gout, hyperuricemia, anti-lithiasis. For weight loss.
Musculoskeletal: Rheumatism, OA and RA. Demineralised conditions.
Cardiovascular: HTN.
Renal: Kidney stones. Edema.
Others: Heaviness in the limbs, cellulite, PMS (fluid retention).
Recommendations for use:
It is absolutely necessary to do an initial detoxification (20 days) with DEPURASAP. The goal of this first phase is to remove the waste products which burden the tissues of the body and toxins which asphyxiate cells.
Dosage: Adults and children > 12 years 1 tablespoon (15 ml) every morning, pure or diluted in a glass of water, for 3 weeks or as directed by a health care practitioner. Drink plenty of water. Shake well before use. Keep in cool area once opened.
Combinations to consider:
Rubus idaeus (Raspberry): PMS with water retention
Fagus sylvatica (Beech) + Juniperus communis (Juniper): cellulite
Fagus sylvatica (Beech): renal calculi
Castanea vesca (Sweet chestnut): lymphatic edema
Olea europea (Olive) + Alnus glutinosa (European alder): for arteriosclerosis
Contraindications and safety concerns:
People in end stage renal failure or on dialysis.
In autoimmune disorders (Abell).