Betula pendula
Key actions
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-rheumatic / anti-arthriticAnticancer (preclinical)Antidiabetic (blood-sugar lowering)AntimicrobialAntioxidantAntiviralDiureticEmollient / skin-soothingGastroprotective
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Acid refluxTraditional
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- Back painTraditional
- Blood sugar / diabetes supportTraditional
- Cold & fluTraditional
- EczemaTraditional
- IndigestionTraditional
- Infection (general)Traditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Metabolic supportTraditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- Swelling / fluid retentionTraditional
- Urinary supportTraditional
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)Traditional
- WoundsTraditional
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalBetula pendula Leaf Extract Targets the Interplay between Brain Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and NF-kB Pathways in Amyloid Abeta-Treated Rats (2023)
PreclinicalNovel compounds discovery approach based on UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS chemical profile reveals birch bark extract anti-inflammatory, -oxidative, and -proliferative effects (2023)
PreclinicalSantin and cirsimaritin from Betula pubescens and Betula pendula buds induce apoptosis in human digestive system cancer cells (2021)
PreclinicalImproved accumulation of betulin and betulinic acid in cell suspension culture of Betula pendula Roth by abiotic and biotic elicitors (2018)
PreclinicalEvaluation of the antioxidant activity of Betula pendula leaves extract and its effects on model foods (2017)
All 14 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.