Betula pubescens vs Betula Pendula Bark

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Betula pubescens

Urinary

Betula pendula

Urinary

Betula pubescens

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Betula Pendula Bark

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Similar to silver birch; used medicinally for urinary conditions, rheumatism, and skin conditions.

Bark and leaves of the silver birch tree used in Northern European traditional medicine as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and skin herb.

Active Compounds

betulin, betulinic acid, flavonoids

betulin, betulinic acid, lupeol, tannins, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Diuretic herb, Rheumatism treatment, Skin conditions

urinary infections, edema, rheumatism, skin conditions, fever

Modern Uses

Urinary support, Anti-inflammatory activity

diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antitumor research

Adult Dosage

2-3g dried leaves as tea

4–6g dried leaves as tea 3x daily or 300mg betulin extract

Contraindications

Cardiac/renal edema avoid, Birch allergy

kidney disease, edema from heart/kidney failure, pregnancy high doses

Side Effects

Rare reactions

increased urination, mild digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E