Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.12-05-2020

Himalayan birch

Plant

Family

Betulaceae

English

Himalayan birch, Bhojpatra, Bhoj patra tree, Himalayan silver birch, Indian paper birch

Latin

Betula utilis D.Don, Betula bhojpathra Wall.

Plantparts

Bark, Unspecified

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Anti-bacterial, Antibacterial Agent, Antiseptic, Assist healing of wounds, Bactericidal, Bactericide, Bacteriostatic, baktericidal, Carminative, Carminativum, Clears gas, disinfectant, Fart, Flatulence, flatulency, flatus, Gas, healing, healing cuts, Healing wounds, heal wounds, intestinal gas, promotes healing of wounds, Used as an antiseptic, Vulnerary, wind, wound healing, Wound repair, Wounds healing

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical use in Nepal

Ingredients

 betulin, Betulinic acid

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn2608

Copyright Erik Gotfredsen