Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Birch (Betula species) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in Europe and Asia. Traditionally, various parts of the birch tree—especially the leaves and sap—have been used for their purported diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties. Within the context of liver detoxification, birch has been included in folk remedies and herbal formulations intended to "cleanse" the blood and support the liver's function. These uses are rooted in historical texts and ethnobotanical reports, with birch being recommended to help with conditions thought to be related to "toxins" or metabolic waste, which were often associated with liver health in traditional medicine systems. However, scientific validation for birch's specific effects on liver detoxification is limited. While some in vitro and animal studies indicate that birch contains flavonoids and other polyphenolic compounds with antioxidant and mild anti-inflammatory properties, direct evidence supporting its efficacy in promoting liver detoxification or treating liver disease in humans is lacking. No robust clinical trials have demonstrated clear benefits for liver function. As such, the use of birch for liver detoxification is primarily justified by tradition rather than strong scientific evidence. More research is needed to determine any potential hepatoprotective effects in humans.

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