{"id":16465,"remedy_name":"Borage","remedy_type":"Herbal Remedy","alternative_names":["Borago officinalis","Borage"],"miasm":"Psoric Miasm","temperament":"Neutral","aggravation_time":"Neutral\/Anytime","keynote_indications":"Key Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Astringent, diuretic, mild analgesic, Stimulates sweating.\nParts Used: Bark, Leaf.","modalities":"Cautions: None known..","symptoms_by_system":{"Extremities":"Birch Betula alba The birch tree has a long history of use in northern temperate regions of the world. Birch tar oil, distilled from the bark, is a traditional treatment for chronic skin diseases. The leaves are used in kidney and rheumatic disorders, and the sap, tapped early spring, is taken as a refreshing and cleansing tonic. medicinal uSeS BETULA ALBA key information Safety \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 traditional uSe \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 reSearch \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 \u2729 \u2729 beSt taken aS Infusion \u2713\u2713\u2713 Tincture \u2713\u2713 Capsule \u2713 doSage A (see pp.44\u201345) often uSed with Willow bark (Salix alba) cautionS None known. See also pp.41\u201352. Parts used Bark \u2022 Leaf key actions Anti-inflammatory \u2022 Astringent \u2022 diuretic \u2022 mild analgesic \u2022 Stimulates sweating rheumatic and kidney problems Birch\u2019s unusual combination of actions makes it a valuable remedy in conditions where symptoms reflecting kidney weakness\u2014poor urine output, fluid retention, and puffiness\u2014occur side by side with rheumatic problems such as stiff and aching muscles, arthritic pain, and leg cramps. By aiding the clearance of waste products in urine, birch leaves increase the body\u2019s ability to remove waste products from joint and muscle tissues. The leaves contain aspirin-like substances which contribute to their ability to control inflammation and relieve pain. Traditional uses of birch include rheumatic pain, gout, fibromyalgia, and kidney and urinary tract infections such as cystitis. A warm decoction of the leaves and twigs can be applied to ease stiff and aching muscles. The sap is thought to have diuretic properties. dried leaves other uses A favorite Scandinavian remedy , birch twig bundles are used in saunas and steam baths to penetrate the skin and muscles in order to stimulate sweating, invigorate, and relieve tender and aching muscles. Birch oil, extracted from the leaves and twigs, is a traditional northern European product, commonly used in external applications for rheumatic aches and pains. few trees have proved to be more useful than the birch: in addition to its medicinal qualities, the bark is used as tinder and paper, and the trunk is made into buckets and canoes. 81"},"schema_version":"1.0","api_provider":"Allahshafi"}