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Importance of bhojpatra

Answer 1

MELANOMA

According to recent clinical studies carried out in the US, the bark of the Himalaya Silver Birch which contains Betulinic acid is extremely effective in treating Melanoma which is a kind of skin cancer.

KIDNEY

The bark of the tree is also useful for treating kidney and bladder disorders.

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

The Himalayan Silver Birch contains anti-inflammatory properties which reduces the pain and inflammation caused due to rheumatism and gout.

The bark containing botulin is known to have anti-fertility activity.

EXTERNAL APPLICATION

The papery layer of Birch bark is considered to be highly astringent agent. By virtue of such quality its external use is recommended as styptic (to stop bleeding) and to stop any purulent discharge. Hence it is used more often to clean the wounds.

OBESITY

Ayurveda also uses Birch in many formulations for obesity and other disorders of lipid metabolism. It has been described to be effective herb for treatment of obesity.

Answer 2

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