Once is not called a birch in Russia!People talked about it, "Belotelov", "pierid", "light" and even "sparkling".The Slavs believed that this tree - a gift from the gods that protects the human race.At first glance, birch look the same, but in fact they are divided into several types: silver birch (warty), birch, birch Karelian.The first two types of wood have a white smooth bark and are considered light-loving.They are unpretentious and quickly grow.
These different birch
most often in our field of vision gets Betula pubescens ulufornia - birch.Description it is: the branches are directed upwards and abundantly showered ovate leaves.They are quite sticky and pleasing to the eye with its elegance.Birch are wind pollinated, its flowers are unisexual and are collected in the long inflorescences.Male flowers are hidden in the subtle earrings and women - thick.The fruit of the tree is a small nut with a pair of membranous wings.
silver birch (Betula pendula roth), or warty different petiolate leaves diamond-shaped.They have a small "croup" white.If you crush it, the tree will be covered with a white cloud flying.Types of White birch and birch combine the same height (30 meters) and the flowering period, which is in May.The fruits of both trees ripen in late summer.
Forest "Thumbelina"
So affectionately called Betula pendula carelica - Karelian birch, which is found mainly in the south of Russia.Its height is only 5-7 meters.This is the main difference of Karelian birch and its other "sisters".
also trunk "Thumbelina" is not very harmony and smoothness.On the contrary, it is covered by the various knobs and excrescences.If you compare all kinds, the warty and downy birch are more intensive growth of Karelia.But the advantage of a small birch that her amazingly beautiful wood.On the trunk as if carved amazing drawings resembling marble flooring.
birch As used in medicine
for medicinal purposes suitable leaves, buds, birch fungus, juice and bark.Consider how drugs have some side effects of this tree.Birch buds have a conical shape with pointed ends.Their length varies from 3 to 7 millimeters.
Those who tried the taste buds, know that they are astringent and resinous.They are usually harvested from January to April.This can be done only in those areas which are intended for felling trees.
Traditional healers successfully used birch buds against edema of cardiac origin, treat diseases of the urinary tract and kidneys, is used in inflammatory processes of the skin, muscles and joints.For this purpose prepare a tincture, decoction and use them inside, according to the recipe.
to birch leaves for
also suitable for harvesting the leaves of the tree.Most often used for this purpose birch.Photo eloquently demonstrates its small but neat leaves.They usually exude a faint fragrance.
Fans of traditional medicine know that the leaves should be harvested birch in May.It was at this time they have high adhesion and is considered the most useful.It is recommended to collect the leaves from the trees that are in the depths of the forest.
Some take with them in a way convenient folding ladder, because they know that quite a tall tree called podvisli birch, white birch.Their height is over 25 meters, and to get close to the branches sometimes difficult.
Coal, juice and Chaga Birch Bark
"Russian Beauty" get activated carbon, which is used for intoxication, dyspepsia and flatulence.Pharmacological companies produce birch charcoal tablets and powder.It is often used in hospitals for poisoning by toxic substances.
addition, birch bark is used to produce tar, which is known for its antibacterial properties.Also, this substance is formulated into various ointments that are prescribed for the treatment of fungal skin diseases.
unusually tasty and useful birch sap!An account of the falls on the spring thaw.The main thing is not to miss this moment, because birch sap valuable only in fresh form.It contains a rich amount of vitamins that are recommended for the treatment and prevention of vitamin deficiency.Also, the juice has a positive effect on the digestive function of the stomach and promotes the excretion of harmful substances.
no less popular among fans of traditional medicine birch mushroom.Its thoroughly washed and then soaked in water for 5 hours.Thereafter, mince, diluted with warm water and allowed to digest at room temperature for about 2 days.After this time, the infusion is filtered.Keep it in a dark place.Interesting
of birch
If you go out on a summer day and look around the nature of the splendor of the trees, then be sure to stand out this variety birch.Forming species that spread in different parts of Russia.Fans of all the mysterious claim that the humble tree was regarded as sacred by various nations.
including applied it in magic.Celtic Astrology birch compared with the sun and before starting a new business, often came to the tree, to embrace his trunk and ask for good luck.Druids also worshiped as a symbol of the beginning of the birch.
In many traditions, it embodied the innocence, purity and femininity.In Russia, people have tried to determine the weather for the sight of a tree.For example, if the birch looked more magnificent than usual, - it is to arid summer.On the magical properties of white beauties opinions often diverge.
Some called it "dead tree" and never used for medicinal purposes wood, leaves and buds.They resorted to only for magic rituals.The most commonly used components of birch and warty.Earlier it was called "weeping" because of the long drooping branches.
It is attributed to her relationship with the other world: dead, mermaids and water.Therefore, the feast of water birch brightly dressed and asked her to protect from evil spirits.
legend of the mermaid
time immemorial, people believed that the mermaid more than anyone else, like birch.Our ancestors laid down the legend that one of them stayed on the ground longer than usual, not having to hide in the water at dawn.Therefore, it has become a thin birch to be close to their friends.
In addition, there were rumors that the mermaid fueled by wood energy, where it was just crowded.Also, local girls resorted to birch to leave a message leshemu.To do this, they wrote on kustochke bark or pieces of paper in the hope that the owner of the forest fulfill their cherished dream.
Local residents tried to protect any type of birch.If they wanted to get the juice out of it or make some simple ornaments of wood, be sure to ask permission from the spirits.Subsequently, the security charms Birch became popular in every Russian house.
white beauty against the evil
In fact, any kind of tree was considered sacred.Just birch were the most prevalent.All sorts of green spaces have strong cleansing properties.The strength of birch applies both to the physical body, and the energy.People say about such "heal the body and soul."
Therapists say that birch amazing effect on people.It helps to get rid of boredom and depression.Wise men were made of birch twigs broom, which are not only perfectly cleanses the home, but also charged space for good luck.
often produced from birch twigs wreaths and hung them on the fences to protect a house and living in it from the negative and natural disasters.All the old traditions show that the birch is always open to human contact.
