Birch water (also known as oscio or fucker) has been used for centuries as a natural medicine for many health ailments. It has cleansing and strengthening properties.
If this tree grows in your area, you are lucky, because the nutrients in birch juice also help to take care of beauty. It can contribute to improving the appearance of the skin or strengthening the hair.
The season for collecting birch juice has just begun and will last until mid -April. You can get it by drilling the tree trunk. A liquid will flow from a small opening, which you can pour into a bottle or jar.
You will do it using a funnel or a tube of the right size. When you finish collecting fucker, don’t forget to protect trees with a wooden wedge. You will get up to 1.5 liters of birch juice once.
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It consists not only of water, but It also contains small amounts of sugars, organic acids, mineral salts or valuable vitamins for the body (including C, which is a natural antioxidant neutralizing free radicals and slowing the aging process).
You will also find B vitamins, calcium, potassium or iron. Birch water can be consumed directly, used for the production of syrup or as a component of cosmetics.
It is worth drinking it 1-3 times a day for 100 ml for 2-3 weeks to notice the effects. Well, unless you are allergic to birch pollen or you suffer from urinary tract failure. Then it is not advisable to consume it.
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It is worth knowing that Birch water contains hair strengthening substances and prevent it from falling out. Weakened strand bulbs will be grateful to you for her. So you can use it regularly as a natural rinse, which will also eliminate the scalp irritation.
What else does birch juice help? Of course, for the condition and appearance of the skin. Birch juice is known for moisturizing and nutritional properties, so It helps maintain an adequate level of hydration, and this is the key to radiant and healthy skin. It can even be used as a tonic.