Evidence supporting the use of: Birch (unspecified)
For the health condition: Hepatitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Birch (Betula species), particularly birch leaves and bark, has been used in traditional medicine systems in Europe and Asia for various ailments, including liver-related conditions such as hepatitis. The use of birch for hepatitis is primarily based on historical and ethnobotanical reports, where it was believed to possess diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties. Some traditional herbal texts mention birch as a remedy for liver and kidney disorders, but these claims are not specific to viral hepatitis and are not supported by robust clinical evidence.
Modern scientific studies on birch focus mainly on its general anti-inflammatory and antioxidant constituents, such as betulin and betulinic acid, but there is a lack of direct research evaluating its efficacy for treating hepatitis in humans. No randomized controlled trials or well-designed clinical studies have demonstrated that birch is effective for hepatitis. As such, while birch holds a place in traditional herbal medicine for liver support, there is minimal scientific validation for its use specifically for hepatitis, and its efficacy and safety for this indication remain unproven.
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black cumin
branched-chain amino acids
rice
bupleurum falcatum
burdock
cat's claw
caterpillar mushroom
chaga mushroom
Coptis chinensis
cordyceps
turmeric
dandelion
knotweed
jujube
L-cysteine
L-glutathione
lactoferrin
lentinula edodes mycelia
licorice root
liquid liver fractions
marine lipid
milk thistle
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
oleanolic acid
omega-3 fatty acids
oregon grape
parsley
plum fruit
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
protein
reishi mushroom
selenium
shiitake mushroom
silymarin
spirulina
turkey tail mushroom
vitamin C
vitamin E
seaweed
zinc
sarsaparilla
Indian bael
punarnava
commiphora
tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
swertia
peony
lingzhi
Szechuan lovage
morus
myrrh
ganoderma
aster root
paw paw
Algae
Angelica
Antrodia camphorata
Achyranthes
Auricularia
AHCC
Ajuga
Aucubin
Andrographolide
Albumin
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Astragaloside
Andrographis
Agrimonia pilosa
Astragalin
Atractylone
Black Seed
Borotutu
Broussonetia
bergenin
Betulinic acid
Bayleaf
Bitter Grass
Bael
Basidiomycota
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Bacteria
Black root
BCAA
Bupleurum
Baicalin
Bassia scoparia
Bergenia
Chinese Silkvine
Coriolus mushroom
Chinese Fleeceflower
C-Phycocyanin
Chirata
Corilagin
Cytokines
Cynodon dactylon
Carthamus
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
Dianthus
Desmodium
Fucoidan
Flueggea suffruticosa
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Ficus simplicissima
Flavonolignan
Glucan peptides
Globulins
Glutathione
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Glycyrrhizin
Hyperoside
Hygrophila
Immunoglobulin G
Isosilybin
Indian Coraltree
Lichen
Ligustrum
Labrador Tea
Little ironweed
Momordica
Morning Glory
Neoandrographolides
Nymphaea nouchali
Oroxylum indicum
Onosma bracteatum
Oxymatrine
Ornithine l-aspartic acid
Phellodendron
Picroside
Polysaccharides
Pagoda Tree
Pluchea
portulaca
Patrinia
Polygonum
Palo Azul
Rubia yunnanensis
Rhubarb
Sophora
Silybin
Sarivan
Schisandrins
Silydianin
Silychristin
Stereospermum
Sumac
Schizandrol A
Silybum
Sulfated polysaccharide
Sword Bean
Terminalia
Trametes
Tamarind
Taraxacum
Tremella
Varuna
Wax Gourd
Yin Chen
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Birch (unspecified)
AbrasionsAbscesses
Acne
Arthritis
Athlete's Foot
Backache
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cellulite
Cuts
Dandruff
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Eczema
Edema
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gout
Hair Care (general)
Hangover
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Herpes
Impetigo
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Insect Repellant
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Liver Detoxification
Pain (general remedies for)
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives
Scars / Scar Tissue
Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Skin (infections)
Skin Care (general)
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores