Birch, the spring detox tree

This rather rustic tree grows mainly in Eastern Europe and Northern Europe. Birch has always been the spring tree par excellence. Harvested at the beginning of the season, its leaves are dried and then most often prepared in herbal tea, usually in infusion. Their diuretic effect (which favors the renal elimination of water) is proven: it is for this reason that the dried leaf of birch is registered in the French and European Pharmacopoeias. As soon as the fine weather arrives, at the end of the last frosts, we also harvest the birch sap that we consume pure and which also has very clean detox virtues (the sap is draining). A real good gesture to alleviate the arrival of spring.

The 5 main virtues of birch

Birch, whether it is leaves or sap, is full of virtues for the body and the human body. Among its most famous effects:
- Detox : the birch helps us to evacuate toxins accumulated during the winter.
- Draining : birch contributes to drainage and elimination of waste from the body.
- Slimming : birch helps fight against water retention and cellulite.
- Vitalisant : rich in antioxidants and vitamins, birch is an ally of energy.
- Anti-rheumatism : birch promotes the flexibility of the joints.

Our 3 favorites in the birch cures section

- The fresh birch sap Holiste Nature : it is ordered via the internet at a price of 23 € for 1,5l and 40 € 3l and it is kept in the fridge upon receipt. She drinks pure, in course of 3 weeks. To start gently, we drink a glass (30 cl) in the morning on an empty stomach. For a starter effect, we drink 50 cl of birch sap per day for the first 3 days of the cure.

- Weleda birch juice : made from dried leaves, it is a must. 3 tablespoons in 1.5 liters of water are diluted. We drink the mixture throughout the day. Available in pharmacy at 9,60 €.

- The birch tea from La Ferme du Bien-être : to prepare it, we heat water, with the first tremors, we cut the source of heat. We throw a good pinch of plant for a cup and let infuse 5 to 10 minutes (to his taste). We filter and sugar a little before drinking hot or cold. To order on the website, € 3.80 a bag of 30g.

Thanks to Marc Foller, pharmacist and general manager of Weleda France.