Birch leaves are famous in natural medicine for centuries. They are used to make a unique infusion that has a positive effect on the entire body. Recently, it has gained particular popularity due to its slimming properties.
Birch leaves are full of active ingredients. Among other things, they are characterized by wealth flavonoids, catechin tanninstriterpene compounds, essential oils and saponins. Additionally, they will supplement potassium, sodium, vitamin C and vitamin K.
This makes it Birch leaves have an anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial effect on the body. They can reduce the number of developing bacterial and viral infections, thereby increasing immunity. Additionally, its anti-inflammatory properties may be helpful not only during colds, but also in the fight against acne.
Drinking birch leaf infusion has a diuretic effect. This property, combined with its anti-inflammatory function, means that the tea will support the treatment of kidney diseases, inflammation of the bladder or urethra. It can support the body in the case of kidney stones and the excretion of toxins.
The huge amount of antioxidants in birch leaves causes infusion reduces the risk of developing cancer cells. It will inhibit the premature aging processes of the skin and body.
With all this, birch leaves help with weight loss. They improve metabolism by improving intestinal peristalsis. They will make it easier to burn excess fat and get rid of cellulite.
Birch leaf tea you can do both with fresh and driedyoung leaves trees. You can collect them yourself or buy a ready-made mixture at a herbal store.
If you choose the fresh option Pour one teaspoon of leaves into a glass and pour boiling water over them. Leave them covered for about 5 minutes. Then strain the infusion through a strainer and drink it while still warm or after it has cooled down.
When choosing dried birch leaves, Put one teaspoon of the dried herb into a pot. Pour one glass of water over them and bring to a boil. Since then cook them for 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and cover for 10 minutes. After this time, strain it and it is ready to drink.
No homemade birch leaf tea you can drink while undergoing drug treatment. This is due to the fact that the infusion may contribute to the excretion of foreign substances, including drugs, from the body.
Plus an infusion it should not be drunk by people prone to allergies and hypersensitive to birch pollen. Consuming it may cause an allergic reaction.
Source: medonet.pl, Terazgotuje.pl
