Dried Birch Buds (Betula pendula) are harvested before bud-break when their aromatic essential oil, resin, flavonoid, and triterpenoid (betulin) content is highest. Used to prepare herbal teas and infusions, and as a traditional ingredient in home hair care rinse preparations.
Brew 1 tsp in 250 ml boiling water; steep 15–20 min. 50 g; store sealed in a cool, dry place.
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Dried Birch Buds are the harvested and dried spring buds of the birch tree (Betula pendula), collected before they open, at the point when their essential oil and resin content is at its highest. Birch buds are a traditional ingredient in Northern and Eastern European herbal practice, valued for their characteristic aromatic composition which includes a range of essential oil components (monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes), flavonoids, resins, and triterpenoids including betulin and betulinic acid.
Dried birch buds are used to prepare aromatic herbal teas and infusions and as an ingredient in traditional topical preparations. They can be brewed as a standalone herbal infusion or combined with other dried herbs. In home cosmetics, birch bud infusions are used as rinse preparations for the hair and scalp. The 50 g pack provides a practical supply for personal use; store in a sealed container to preserve the characteristic aroma of the buds.
NET QUANTITY: 50 g
INGREDIENTS: Dried Birch Buds (Betula pendula) 100%.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE per 100 g: See packaging.
PREPARATION (herbal infusion): Place 1 teaspoon (approx. 5 g) of birch buds in a cup. Add 250 ml of freshly boiled water. Cover and steep for 15–20 minutes. Strain before drinking.
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place in a sealed container, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
BEST BEFORE: See packaging.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Russia.
IMPORTER: VITATEKA OÜ, Mõisa tee 5, Kostivere alevik, Harjumaa, Estonia 74204, www.vitateka.ee
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Planeta Zdorovia Dried Birch Buds (Betula pendula) 50 g is a traditional herbal tea ingredient made from spring birch buds collected before they open, when their aromatic compounds are most concentrated. People usually choose birch buds when they want a classic herbal infusion with a resinous, slightly balsamic character, or when they prefer single-herb preparations rooted in Northern and Eastern European plant use.
What makes birch buds interesting is their naturally occurring mix of essential oil components, flavonoids, resins and triterpenoids such as betulin. In plain language, these are the plant’s own protective substances. They give the buds their distinctive aroma and explain why the infusion feels richer and more characterful than many mild herbal teas. Because the buds are harvested at an early stage, the raw material is especially valued in traditional herb practice for its concentrated composition.
Birch buds have a long history of use in regional herbal traditions, where they were prepared as warm infusions on their own or blended with other herbs. This kind of product may suit someone who enjoys rotating herbal teas seasonally, prefers recognizable botanical ingredients, or wants a versatile herb that can also be used outside the cup. The same infusion is also traditionally prepared for external use, for example as a home hair rinse for the scalp and hair, where the aromatic plant compounds are appreciated in simple self-care rituals.
As with many herbs, birch buds are best approached thoughtfully. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, sensitive to birch or other tree pollens, or use regular medication, it is wise to check suitability with a healthcare professional before adding herbal infusions to your routine. If using topically, start with a small amount first to see how your skin responds.
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