The Basics On Birch Bark Extract
What is Birch Bark Extract?
Extract derived from the plant Betula alba (common name white birch).
What are other names for Birch Bark Extract?
BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) BARK EXTRACT, BETULA ALBA EXT. BIRCH, BIRCH (BETULA ALBA) BARK EXTRACT, BIRCH BARK EXTRACT, BIRCH, BETULA ALBA, EXT., EXT. BIRCH, BETULA ALBA, EXTRACT OF BETULA ALBA BARK, EXTRACT OF BIRCH BARK, and WHITE BIRCH BARK EXTRACT
What is Birch Bark Extract used for?
An ancient remedy, the herbal extract of birch bark is obtained from the European white birch tree. It is high in betulin and betulinic acid, flavonoids and terpenes, all powerful phytochemicals. Its properties for skin include: analgesic, potent antioxidant, astringent, circulatory stimulant, cleansing and freshening. Birch bark extract is good for bathing skin eruptions.
How Birch Bark Extract is classified
Antioxidants, Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Birch Bark Extract during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Birch Bark Extract During Pregnancy
What we know about using Birch Bark Extract while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Birch Bark Extract from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Birch Bark Extract
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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