{"id":16464,"remedy_name":"Birch","remedy_type":"Herbal Remedy","alternative_names":["Betula alba","Birch"],"miasm":"Psoric Miasm","temperament":"Neutral","aggravation_time":"Neutral\/Anytime","keynote_indications":"Key Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Emollient (soothes skin).\nParts Used: Leaf.","modalities":"Cautions: During pregnancy, take only on.","symptoms_by_system":{"Stomach & Abdomen":"key information Safety \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 traditional uSe \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 reSearch \u2605 \u2729 \u2729 \u2729 \u2729 beSt taken aS Infusion \u2713\u2713\u2713 Tincture \u2713\u2713 Capsule \u2713 doSage B (see pp.44\u201345) often uSed with Corn silk (Zea mays) cautionS During pregnancy, take only on the recommendation of an herbal or medical practitioner. Potentially toxic at excess dosage. See also pp.42\u201351. Buchu Barosma betulina A key tonic, antiseptic, and mild stimulant herb in South African traditional medicine, buchu helps relieve urinary tract infections and gas. medicinal uSeS Part used Leaf key action Urinary antiseptic urinary tract infection Buchu is used specifically for cystitis and infection in the urinary tract as a whole, since its essential oil has marked antiseptic activity . The herb is best taken as an infusion and is probably most effective when used short- Borage, Starflower Borago officinalis A native European and north African annual, borage seed\u2014with up to 25% oil content\u2014is widely used as a source of omega-6 fatty acids. key information Safety \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 traditional uSe \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 \u2729 \u2729 reSearch \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 beSt taken aS Oil \u2713\u2713\u2713 Capsule \u2713\u2713 doSage M (see pp.44\u201345) cautionS Seed oil: best taken with food. Seek advice from an herbal or medical practitioner if taking epilepsy medication. Avoid other borage products, which are thought to contain constituents that are potentially toxic to the liver. See also pp.42\u201351. medicinal uSeS Part used Seed oil key actions Anti-inflammatory \u2022 Antioxidant \u2022 Emollient (soothes skin) chronic skin disorders With its high omega-6 fatty acid content, borage oil has significant anti-inflammatory activity , and taken over several months can improve skin conditions such as eczema. Apply locally to dry or itchy skin patches. A\u2013Z of h ErBAL rEmEdiES dried leaves flowers leaves contain antiseptic volatile oil term for acute infections. other herbs such as cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) may be better for chronic conditions. 80"},"schema_version":"1.0","api_provider":"Allahshafi"}