Birch Bark

Birch Bark – 1 oz.
Light, woody, and slightly sweet, Birch Bark has a long history in traditional herbalism and folk practices. Often brewed as a tea or infused into remedies, it carries a refreshing, wintergreen-like aroma and has been valued for centuries for both culinary and wellness use.

Ingredients:
Dried birch bark (Betula spp.).

Preparation & Use:

• Simmer 1–2 tsp per 8 oz. of water for 10–15 minutes

• Use as a stand-alone tea or blend with mint, ginger, or chamomile

• Infuse into syrups, tinctures, or oils

• Historically used in poultices and topical applications

Culinary & Traditional Uses:

• Brew as a mild, soothing tea

• Adds subtle flavor to herbal blends and tonics

• Traditional ingredient in spring tonics and cleansing teas

Benefits:
Birch bark has traditionally been valued for supporting joint comfort, natural cleansing, and vitality. It contains compounds such as betulin that give it its distinctive character.

Fun Fact:
In many northern cultures, the birch tree was called the “Tree of Life.” Its bark was used not only for teas and remedies but also for building canoes, baskets, and even as writing material.

This information is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice.