Betula alba (commonly known as white birch) is a deciduous tree that grows up to a medium height, anything between 70 feet and 80 feet. The trunk of this tree is silver-hued, while its foliage is attractive and vividly green, which changes to golden prior to falling during autumn. The branches of this species have a somewhat weeping tendency. The growth rate of white birch is moderate. The unique bark of the white birch tree makes it easy for people to identify this tree. The bark of this tree peels and its texture is akin to that of paper and, hence, is also known as the paper birch.
Betula Alba Extract is a highly purified, powdered extract from the bark of the Betula Alba Tree. White Birch is known for its purifying and detoxifying effects. White Birch Bark Extract has also been known to inhibit the enzyme elastase to prevent and correct the loss of elastic fibers responsible for skin suppleness, to stimulate new collagen growth to counter fine lines, wrinkling and sagging of skin caused by photo damage. Betula Alba Extract that is commonly added in cosmetic and personal care formulations to also help sooth sensitive, irritated skin.
Product Introduction
Product Name | Birch Leaf Extract | Appearance | Brown powder |
Botanical Source |
Betula Platyphylla Suk. |
Test Method | TLC |
Specification | 10:1 | Mesh | 100% pass 80 mesh |
Application | Health Care | Shelf Life | 2 Years |
1.Birch is a natural pain reliever containing salicylate, the compound found in aspirin. Salicylate relieves the inflammation and pain associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and generalized muscle pain. Salicylate deters the body's production of certain prostaglandins that are linked to inflammation, pain, and fever among other things. An other reason birch calms arthritis and gout is it's cleansing diuretic action that eliminates toxins and excess water. Sweet birch can have good results against cellulite.
2.The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions of birch bark support it's traditional uses in skin disorders such as eczema. Traditional healers have long considered the leaves of the white and silver birch effective for skin rashes and hair loss. The essential oil of birch is astringent and is mainly employed for its curative effects in skin affections, especially eczema. Betula Alba Extract Powder can help with anti-ageing skin repair and sun protection through reactivation, protection and optimisation of the skin’s own cellular mechanisms.
3.Birch bark and leaf Extract is also used as an antibacterial diuretic in the treatment of urinary tract infections and cystitis.
Betulin and betulinic acid, both present in birch bark display some anticancer and anti-tumor properties.
Application of Birch Leaf Extract
Used in pharmacy.