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Use profiles explain documented preparations. Documentary entries describe knowledge and its limitations.Understanding the profiles

0Betulaceae

Documentary entry

Alnus acuminata Kunth

Alnus acuminata

Source topics

Skin and injuriesMuscles, bones and joints

Uses reported in northern Peru

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Limited ethnobotanical entry: reported uses, with effectiveness and safety unproven by this inventory. No home recipe or dose is proposed.

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A.o.Alnus oblongifolia Torr.BOTANICAL PROFILE · NO ILLUSTRATION

0Betulaceae

Documentary entry

Alnus oblongifolia Torr.

Alnus oblongifolia

Source topics

Infections and parasitesReproductive topics

Historical record: venereal diseases (non-specified)

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

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B.e.Betula ermanii Cham.BOTANICAL PROFILE · NO ILLUSTRATION

0Betulaceae

Documentary entry

Betula ermanii Cham.

Betula ermanii

Source topics

Skin and injuriesUnspecified inflammation

Reported use: wounds

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant on the basis of this profile.

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B.l.Betula lenta L.BOTANICAL PROFILE · NO ILLUSTRATION

0Betulaceae

Documentary entry

Betula lenta L.

Betula lenta

Source topics

Muscles, bones and jointsSkin and injuries

Historical record: Rheumatism

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

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B.p.Betula papyrifera MarshallBOTANICAL PROFILE · NO ILLUSTRATION

0Betulaceae

Documentary entry

Betula papyrifera Marshall

Betula papyrifera

Source topics

Skin and injuries

Historical record: Bruise

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

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0Betulaceae

Documentary entry

Corylus avellana L.

Hazel

Source topics

Other documentary records

Pharmacopoeial record

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary notice: no medicinal use or home dose is recommended.

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0Betulaceae

Use profile

Betula pendula Roth

Silver birch

Urinary comfort

Urinary elimination

Traditional use

Fever, burning or blood in the urine: seek medical advice.

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