Birch juice: good and bad. How to collect and store birch sap

Birch is not just a symbol of the Russian people, but also a source of a very curative product. Birch sap (the benefit and harm of the product is proved), which is still called birch bark, is a unique beverage that is priceless for a person.

The main components of the drink

The composition of this product is really unique. Among other things, you can find different types of sugar, such as, fructose, glucose and sucrose, all kinds of organic acids, enzymes, as well as substances whose main effect is to fight microbes (phytoncides). In addition, birch sap, the benefits and harm is beyond doubt, rich in mineral elements, which are so necessary for the human body in the spring. That is why the use of this drink will be an excellent prophylaxis of hypovitaminosis. Berezovitsa will replenish your body with the following items:

• Potassium (needed for muscle strength and health of the nervous system);
• Calcium (preserves bone health);
• Sodium (maintains the ability of the kidneys);
• Magnesium (involved in the assimilation of glucose and energy production);
• Copper (takes part in hematopoiesis);
• Iron (deficiency of the element can lead to the development of anemia);
• Manganese (very necessary for the organic development of the human skeleton).

Another feature of birch sap is the fact that it completely lacks fats and proteins, and the amount of carbohydrates, as a rule, is about 3 g.

Useful properties of birch bark

The benefits of birch sap are really great, because there are so many different substances in it that are extremely necessary for our body. This is vitamin C, and tannins, as well as various essential oils. It can be safely drunk on hot days, as it can cheer you up and quench your thirst, as well as easily replenish the reserve of mineral salts, which are lost in large quantities during profuse sweating.

Together with all listed components, birch juice contains special substances that make it against the background of analogues. These substances are saponins. It is thanks to the presence of these components that the birch bark has a beneficial effect on the body and treats of many diseases.

Treatment with birch sap

1. Useful for various kinds of diseases of the throat, in particular, with angina and cough. For treatment you need to use slightly warmed birch sap. Benefits and harm (how to store, you can find out later in the article) are not equal. Mix it first with some milk and starch. Drinking this drug better every day, so it will be more useful until you become healthy.
2. It is irreplaceable in disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, since it can stimulate the release of the right amount of gastric juice, as well as the enzymes that are required for the digestion process to proceed normally. If you have problems with a stool, birch juice will definitely help them to solve.
3. Excellent means for oral care. If you are suffering from inflammation or tooth decay, just use birch juice as a conditioner. Do not spit it out, hold it in your mouth a little before swallowing a serving. It stands out favorably against the background of fruit juices, because the enamel of the tooth can only have a positive effect.
4. Birch juice will replace many drugs designed to relieve pain in the head.
5. When symptoms of colds, in particular, the common cold, birch sap should be drunk in the amount of one glass daily. The anti-inflammatory compounds that make up the drink will perfectly cope with any catarrhal disease, and they will do it very quickly.
6. The kidneys will also be grateful for the use of birch sap. Edema, stones and sand will be completely defeated by this drink. However, there are some rules of use: before direct application, the obligatory recommendation of the attending physician is needed, since the folk remedy has a diuretic. Maybe, if you use birch juice, good and bad. How to take, so as not to harm yourself? Firstly, no longer than two weeks, every day. Secondly, you need to drink about 3 glasses of drink.
7. Even damage to the skin can heal birch sap (benefit and harm are inadequate). Any wounds, sores and abrasions must be treated with a fresh liquid that does not need to be diluted. And if you use it inside, you can forget about eczema, deprive and boils.
8. At elevated temperatures, the following composition will help: birch juice, sugar, wine and crushed lemon. This mixture is insisted in a dark place for three months, and then used as an antipyretic.
9. The spring depression will definitely recede if you take a glass of juice every day for two weeks.
10. To cleanse the body, you need to include in your diet 200 ml of juice before breakfast. The course of treatment, as a rule, lasts about 4-6 weeks.
11. And also, this drink is just a miracle dietary dish. There are no fats or proteins in it, which is why it should be in your diet if you carefully watch your figure.

Any disease is easier to prevent than to treat it later. A birch sap is just a wonderful preventative. Within a month, drink one glass of drink a day - and no illnesses are unpleasant to you.

Despite the high content of glucose in the composition, people who are registered with the endocrinologist, you can also drink birch sap. Benefits and harm in diabetes mellitus are not the same. To consume diabetics, it is necessary to boil the oat straw on juice for 30 minutes, which was collected during flowering (the proportion of straw to juice is 1: 3). This broth should be taken before meals in the amount of 100 ml.

You can drink all the birch sap. The benefits and harm to children are not the same.

Pregnancy is the best period in a woman's life

Many people ask themselves: "Is it possible to drink pregnant birch sap?" The benefits and harm to pregnant women are obvious. Drink is recommended for use only if the woman does not suffer from various allergic reactions to this product. Otherwise, it is better to refuse it.

Birch juice to pregnant women is very useful, because it can facilitate the course of severe toxicosis. The amount of the drink should be about 2 liters a day, sometimes the course of treatment lasts 3-4 weeks until the signs of toxicosis disappear completely. However, you should not abuse it because of the high glucose content.

High or low blood pressure during pregnancy can also be cured by taking half a glass of juice to three times a day. Together with the normalization of pressure, you will feel that swelling will go away.

After childbirth with his help, you can increase lactation, and your baby will never be hungry. However, use juice with extreme caution.

Application in cosmetology

Birch juice can be used for hair and skin care. If you periodically rinse your hair, you can prevent the appearance of dandruff. And in combination with cognac and decoction of the roots of thistle juice will save you from hair loss. This composition should be applied to the hair, leave on them for 15-20 minutes and rinse with warm water.

In Scandinavian countries birch nectar is considered an excellent means for rejuvenating the skin and for its nutrition.

If you have acne, use a special mask. Mix egg white, birch and honey. As a preventive tool, it is enough to lubricate the face with undiluted juice or ice cubes from it.

To get rid of fine wrinkles help mask from birch sap (2 tbsp.), Germinated wheat (50 g) and sea buckthorn to be wiped (200 g). Owners of dry skin will approach the following composition: in equal quantities, juice and honey.

Contraindications to use

Despite all the useful properties, birch sap can also cause some harm. If you are a fan of delicious drinks, which at the same time are useful, you can drink birch juice without restrictions. The benefits and harms of this drink are unequal.

The main contraindications are:

• A stomach ulcer;
• Allergy to wood pollen, in particular pollen of birch earrings;
• stones in the kidneys.

In addition, you should not use juice that was collected in close proximity to highways, or with expired shelf life.

Product Collection Rules

The optimal period when you can collect birch sap is the beginning of March. It is worth considering that one tree can give about 3 liters of juice, in rare cases - about 7 liters.

First, you need to determine whether there is juice in a particular tree. For this it is sufficient to make a small hole in the bark using an awl. If, after these actions, you see a precipitated drop, you can safely start collecting nectar.

You need to choose only adult trees, the crown of which is well developed. Drill a hole preferably on the south side at a distance of 50 cm from the ground. The drill must be directed downwards. After that, a groove must be inserted into the hole. It is on it and will drain the juice into the left capacity. To maintain the vital activity of the plant, it is recommended to collect not more than 1 liter of liquid per day.

How to store?

Freshly picked juice can be kept in the refrigerator for up to three days. Also it can be preserved. Can be obtained if you drink canned birch juice, good and bad. Recipes will help to level contraindications. The liquid must be heated, then poured into sterilized cans and tightly closed using a special key for conservation purposes.

Another way to store juice is to freeze it. All nutrients will be preserved.