Betula pendula (leaf tea)
Young birch leaf tea — a gentle diuretic and urinary tonic from Northern European folk medicine. Pleasant mild green taste. Used for UTI support and fluid retention.
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Diuretics, blood thinners, lithium.
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Increased urination. Generally safe.
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