Aspen bark: medicinal properties and contraindications

Aspen is a common deciduous tree that is used to decorate parks and city gardens. Often it is found in deciduous and mixed forests. But this plant is not useless, despite the fact that it does not produce edible fruits. Aspen has pronounced healing properties and can serve as an environmentally friendly natural medicine.

Chemical composition

For medicinal purposes, almost all parts of the plant are used, except for the roots. They are inconvenient to harvest, moreover, it is impossible to do this without harming the tree itself. But its bark is recognized as the most valuable part in alternative medicine. It includes therapeutic components that are found in many drugs. Chemical analysis of raw materials showed that the composition of aspen bark includes such substances:

• phenols, legnans;
• tannins;
• plant hormones sterols;
• polysaccharide complex;
• glycosides;
• mineral compounds;
• pectins;
• vegetable resins;
• essential oils;
• bitterness;
• vegetable wax;
• antioxidants;
• fatty acid complex;
• organic acids;
• B vitamins;
• ascorbic acid;
• routine;
• retinol;
• tocopherol;
• anthocyanins;
• coumarins.

Biologically active substances that are produced in the bark of a plant have a beneficial effect on the human body. They are able to accelerate recovery, stimulate the natural processes of regeneration, affect the functioning of organs and bring the whole body to a state of homeostasis.

What does aspen look like and where does it grow

Aspen is one of the most common deciduous trees in Europe. Representatives of this genus in Asian countries are slightly less common. But there they are also common in forests, forest-steppe zone in large quantities. Often, aspen trees are located in separate plantings, can be present in mixed forests, and tolerate the proximity to coniferous crops. Here are the main botanical characteristics of the plant:

• the root system is deepened, up to 20–25 m;
• powerful trunks resembling columns of a marble shade;
• the crown is wide and spreading;
• heart-shaped leaves with large teeth on flattened petioles;
• flowers are collected in earrings of red or green color;
• fruits are small achenes.

Aspen grows well on fertile soils, but also adapts to sandy, well-drained varieties of soil. She loves moisture, can grow well along ponds.

Collection and storage

Traditional medicine experts recommend starting the process of collecting and harvesting raw materials in mid-March, as soon as the snow melts. During this period, the movement of juice through tree capillaries is activated, and the bark contains the maximum concentration of active components. In addition, during this period, trees are much easier to tolerate the bark cutting procedure and are quickly restored.

Cutting the bark is better away from the bustle of the city, in the wild. It is necessary to ensure that in the area where the procurement of raw materials is planned, there are no toxic factories and industrial facilities that pollute the environment. You can not cut bark from trees growing near roads. It is also forbidden to look for medicinal raw materials in regions with an unfavorable radiation background.

Cutting bark is best with young aspen, whose age is up to 5 years.In order not to harm the tree, you need to cut the bark from the branches, and not from the trunk itself. Bark regenerates faster on branches. Even if a mistake is made, it will not destroy the whole tree, but will only lead to the drying of a separate branch. The bark cannot be cut in a circle, you need to make small vertical cuts, not more than 2 on one tree. Strips of cut bark should be put in a basket or in a box. After that, you need to dry it in one of these ways:

• in the oven at a temperature of no more than 40 degrees;
• in an electronic dryer;
• on a piece of paper or cardboard in a natural way.

Understanding that the bark has dried is easy enough. It must completely lose elasticity, become brittle and brittle. After this, you can grind the raw materials, pack them in glass jars and close the lid. Finished raw materials are stored for up to two years. But it is better to renew stocks every year, because over time, the crust loses some of the beneficial components in the oxidation process.

For those who do not have the time and ability to collect on their own, pharmacies have ready-made, already dried and packed bark. This medicine can be bought and used in the same recipes - there is no difference between the pharmacy and the home option.

The healing properties of aspen bark

In alternative medicine, aspen bark is highly valued, as it helps against more than 10 diseases. This plant is universal, it can be used with the same effectiveness both externally and internally. To date, the following medicinal properties of the plant are most known and in demand:

• hemostatic;
• anti-inflammatory;
• antitussive;
• antibacterial;
• antiviral;
• hepatoprotective;
• antiseptic;
• regenerative;
• fastening;
• antitumor;
• antipyretic;
• anthelmintic;
• antiemetic;
• immunomodulatory;
• relaxing
• diuretic;
• sweatshops.

These healing possibilities of the plant can be used for various purposes. Depending on gender and age, as well as in different biological conditions, the benefits and harms of aspen bark may vary.

For women

To enhance women's health, aspen bark can be used both internally and externally. It is used for hormonal disorders, as well as for the treatment of inflammatory processes in the organs of the reproductive system. This is an excellent remedy for common female problems - mastitis, mastopathy. Aspen bark helps to cope with uterine bleeding. The use of the collection as a whole has a beneficial effect on women's health, the functioning of the body, especially with an active rhythm of life. The bark helps to recover, reduces stress, protects blood vessels and the heart from the negative effects of environmental factors.

For men

Aspen bark is able to take care of men's health. Centuries-old experience shows that this plant has the ability to eliminate such problems in the male body:

• discomfort when urinating;
• cystitis;
• urethritis;
• prostatitis;
• reproductive dysfunction;
• inflammation and congestion in the pelvic organs.

In addition, it is useful to use aspen tincture for men whose activities are associated with daily, hard physical labor. This plant is able to give vitality, strengthen physical endurance, increase the body's resistance to various infectious diseases, and prevent heart attacks and strokes.

During pregnancy

Pregnancy is a special period in a woman’s life, at this time she needs to think not only about her health, but also the condition of the child she is carrying. Not all herbal remedies are safe during this period. Aspen bark is also not recommended for use during pregnancy.

This plant is rich in plant hormones that can interfere with the development of the child and the course of pregnancy. Therefore, during this period it is better to refrain from using such funds. You can use them only externally, but after consulting a doctor. It can also be used to gargle, but you can not drink products based on aspen bark.

For kids

Pediatricians do not recommend the use of herbal remedies based on aspen bark in the treatment of childhood diseases. It is allowed to use the fee only after the age of six. But the dosage in this case should be 3 times less than for adults. You can not use funds for alcohol, and you should not use too concentrated decoctions and infusions.

In ancient times, aspen bark of children was treated for various diseases. The plant can help in such situations:

• fever; high fever;
• sore throat;
• cold;
• metabolic syndrome, ketosis (increased acetone);
• infectious skin diseases, streptoderma, staphylococcal ulcers;
• skin irritation and redness.

Very carefully, you need to use herbal remedies if the child has previously had an allergy to plants or drugs. Be sure to check if the aspen bark does not cause an allergic reaction. To do this, apply a small amount of water infusion to the sensitive skin of the wrist and look at the reaction - if itching and redness do not occur, you can safely use it.

When losing weight

In the old days, aspen bark was used to fight excess weight. It can be an excellent dietary supplement to a balanced diet and physical activity. Due to the high content of organic acids and stimulating the metabolism of essential oils, the plant is able to accelerate the process of burning fat. You need to take an infusion of bark for at least 30 days, during this time you will be able to lose weight, but only for this you need to lead a hypocaloric lifestyle - consume fewer calories, and spend more.

Aspen bark in folk medicine

In alternative medicine, aspen bark is valued as a unique, universal remedy, because it can be used in a variety of situations. But depending on the situation and state of health, as well as taking into account the problems that need to be addressed, it is worth choosing the appropriate recipes and dosage regimens.

With diabetes

The plant helps to fight complications of diabetes, normalizes metabolism, and lowers blood glucose. You can use the collection for both diabetes of the first type and the second type of this disease. It is necessary to use only water infusions and decoctions. Alcohol tinctures can negatively affect well-being and lead to poor health. 3 popular recipes can be used to treat diabetes.

1. Boil 1 glass of the collection in 600 ml of water for 30 minutes, strain and drink after each meal in a tablespoon.
2. Powder the bark and dry kidneys, taken in equal parts. Eat on an empty stomach on a teaspoon of powder, washed down with two glasses of warm water. After 20 minutes, you must definitely eat something, since blood sugar levels can drop to critical levels.
3. Insist in a cup 1 teaspoon of bark in 250 ml of boiling water. Have a drink before breakfast. Continue treatment for 2 months, stop for the same period of time and resume the course.

The most common problem that diabetics have to deal with is poor health due to an excess of ketone bodies and toxins. To eliminate unpleasant symptoms, you need to drink weak tea from a mixture of aspen bark and kidneys 2-3 times a day.

With pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is a serious illness. The difficulty is that with each exacerbation, the functioning of one of the main components of the digestive system, the pancreas, is disrupted. This organ is very sensitive to toxic drugs, so it is not always possible to stop the exacerbation by taking medications. As an alternative or addition to the treatment of the disease, you can add an infusion of aspen bark.

A preparation is being prepared according to the classic recipe. Plant bark powder should be brewed, no matter in a mug or in a thermos, so that it is infused for at least two hours. For 250 ml of water, take 1 tablespoon of collection. The resulting product should be divided into 5 receptions and drunk within one day.Drink this infusion while eating. Since pancreatitis shows frequent and fractional nutrition, combining meals with the consumption of herbal medicine will be easy.

With gastritis

Aspen is a universal plant for those who are diagnosed with gastritis. It can be used both with increased acidity and with a low concentration of acid in the gastric juice. With low acidity, you need to drink 100 ml of infusion before meals, for 10-15 minutes. If acidity is increased, it is recommended to take the same amount of infusion 30 minutes after eating. To achieve good, sustainable results, you need to drink the medicine for a month. At this time, it is worth abandoning acidic foods, hot spices, coffee and alcohol.

For constipation

Aspen bark is even prescribed by traditional medicine experts. It has a mild laxative effect, cleanses the intestines, restores peristalsis. In this case, the plant can beneficially affect the microflora, restoring the quantitative and qualitative indicators of beneficial bacteria in the intestine.

Constipation should be treated according to the schedule prescribed by the doctor. If you do not want to contact specialists for recommendations on the use of bark, you can take one of the universal recipes as a basis.

1. Prepare an oil extract (boil a tablespoon of bark in 200 ml of oil), drink 1 teaspoon in the morning.
2. Prepare an infusion - 200 ml per teaspoon, drink on an empty stomach in a warm form.
3. Drink a teaspoon of alcohol tincture in the morning, diluting in cold boiled water.

The course of treatment should be no longer than 7 days, because you can get the opposite effect. If used for too long, the aspen bark can provoke an increase in constipation.

With gout

Treatment of gout involves external use of the ointment for pain and ingestion of alcohol tincture. You should not expect quick results - you need to be treated for at least 6 months, alternating 30 days of treatment and the same period of a break.

Ointment Recipe:

• 10 g of aspen bark ash;
• 40 g of bark powder;
• 100 g of pork fat.

It is necessary to mix and insist 3 weeks. Smear 2 times a day, more often with painful sensations. Tincture on the bark is also done for daily two-time use - 20 drops at a time.

Gout tincture recipe:

• 20 g of bark;
• 10 g of leaves;
• 10 g of dried earrings;
• 100 ml of medical alcohol.

You need to put all the components in the bottle and pour alcohol. While the mixture is infused, shake it periodically, approximately every 4 days. After 2 weeks, strain and start drinking.

For the liver

With viral hepatitis, jaundice, congestion in the liver, first aid will be aspen infusion. You can take just bark - 2 teaspoons in 1 liter of water. Insist in a jar under a lid, drain through a sieve and drink instead of water throughout the day. But a more effective method is the use of the complex:

• 5 teaspoons of bark powder;
• 2 teaspoons of calamus root;
• a pinch of St. John's wort and bitter wormwood;
• 1 liter of water.

It is necessary to bring the mixture to a boil, boil for 2-3 minutes, and then insist. Ready to use 10 minutes before meals, 1 glass each. Do not drink water.

With hemorrhoids

Aspen helps reduce the size of hemorrhoids, relieve inflammation, stop bleeding. If the nodes are small, with proper use of this plant you can completely get rid of them.

1. Use tincture for oral administration 1 teaspoon 3 times a day. It is necessary to dilute it with water.
2. Prepare the broth, and leave the cake after it and put in gauze in the form of a compress to the problem areas.
3. It is also useful to use an oil extract for lubrication in case of inflammation.

Hemorrhoids may not be felt for years, but when the body is weakened, it becomes inflamed. In such situations, herbal therapy can save. But it is important to understand if bleeding has begun, in no case should you try to cope with the problem yourself. In such a situation, the only treatment option may be surgery, otherwise there is a risk to health and to life.

With cystitis

Cystitis should be treated not only with aspen bark. It is worth using complex fees.There are several generally accepted options that help solve the problem in 2-3 days. Harvesting herbs improves well-being from the very beginning. The most popular collection is prepared from the following ingredients:

• sage - 5 g;
• licorice root - 5 g;
• aspen bark - 20 g;
• juniper fruit - 10 g.

You need to boil the mixture in 800 ml of water in a steam bath, simmer for 20 minutes. The tool can be useful not only for cystitis, but also for other diseases of the urinary system. You need to drink the infusion every 3 hours in 50 ml.

A complex collection is also used to prepare a decoction, from which trays are made for cystitis. Ingredients:

• a mixture of leaves, bark and aspen earrings - 20 g;
• tricolor violet flowers - 10 g;
• horsetail - 10 g;
• calendula - 10 g.

It is necessary to pour the mixture in an enameled pan with cold water (2 l), then boil for 5 minutes, insist and use for therapeutic anti-inflammatory baths.

From prostatitis

With prostatitis, exacerbations often occur. Infections can join, other related organs and systems become inflamed. It is necessary to begin treatment immediately, without waiting for complications. To restore men's health, a water decoction of aspen bark, prepared in a steam bath from 50 g of collection and 1 liter of water, is suitable. Strong broth is boiled for 20 minutes, infused and stored in the refrigerator.

The regimen is simple, but you need to follow the days:

• the first week - 100 ml 2 times a day;
• second week - 50 ml 2 times a day;
• third week - 50 ml in the morning.

If the symptoms of prostatitis have not disappeared, you can take a ten-day break, and then take the course again in the same way.

Against cough

Coughing can also be treated with aspen. Depending on the severity and type of cough, you can select the appropriate recipes and combine the plants. From aspen bark with other components, you can even prepare lozenges that will facilitate breathing, eliminate coughing attacks, and also relieve inflammation.

Candy Recipe:

• 2 tablespoons of strong infusion of bark;
• 2 tablespoons of sugar;
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.

It is necessary to boil everything to the state of caramel and pour it into the molds or distribute dosed drop by drop onto parchment paper. Dispense ready-made lollipops in powdered sugar and use 3-4 dry cakes with dry and wet coughs.

You can also use vodka tincture for prolonged rubbing of the chest with a prolonged cough, while avoiding the heart region - he does not need excessive stimulation. The same medicine can be diluted in half with water and compresses before bedtime. To help the body cope with symptoms faster, you need to drink tea from twigs and earrings of aspen.

From parasites

With intestinal parasitic infections, it is not always possible to use potent pharmaceuticals. They can cause cramping of the respiratory tract, leading to impaired functioning of the nervous system. But aspen bark gently cleanses the body of parasites, destroying even the larvae. There are 2 ways to use.

1. Boil a decoction - 0.5 liters of water and ½ cup bark. Drink every 2 hours so that the entire volume is consumed per day. The course is 7-10 days.
2. Dry bark powder (1 tablespoon) mixed with crushed clove of garlic and a teaspoon of honey. Eat on an empty stomach and drink plenty of warm water. Repeat the procedure for 5-7 days.

In the process of treatment, you need to follow a diet - eat as many vegetables as possible, especially cruciferous (all types of cabbage), take 1 teaspoon of sesame or linseed oil in the morning to speed up the process of cleansing the body.

From pressure

With hypertension, treatment should be started as early as possible. If the moment is missed when you can still cope with the use of plant infusions, the bark will not help. Recipes and regimens:

1. ½ tablespoons of tincture in a glass of water - drink 2 times a day for up to three weeks.
2. 1 cup aspen tea for prophylaxis for 30 days.
3. With an attack of hypertension - brew a glass of boiling water 2 teaspoons of bark, leave for 30 minutes and drink while the infusion is still warm.

If hypertensive crises are rare, health can be restored by prophylactic ingestion of bark powder - daily chew a pinch of the collection on an empty stomach.

For arthritis

With inflammation of the tissues of the joints and pain, a mild analgesic effect of the cortex will help. The broth removes inflammation, and a powerful complex of active organic substances causes tissues to regenerate at the cellular level. Due to this, it is possible to quickly return the mobility of the joints. In popular medicine, three popular recipes are used to treat arthritis.

1. Brew 45 g of dry aspen bark with 1 liter of boiling water and leave for 2 hours. Drink ½ cup every morning and evening for 2 weeks.
2. Strong vodka tincture on the bark is used for two months. Drink it in the morning, immediately before breakfast, 1 teaspoon. After 2 months, take a break of 30 days, and then continue treatment until the joints are fully restored.
3. Pour 20 g of grass with 100 ml of fortified red wine, leave it under the lid for a day. Use the resulting fluid for compresses and dressings overnight.

If you managed to remove the inflammation, you can rub sick joints with vodka tincture every night before going to bed, after which you can not go out in the cold.

From fungus

With fungal infections of the skin of the feet and nails, the aspen bark can also serve as an effective medicine. But you need to use plant materials correctly. For the treatment of nails affected by the fungus, alcohol tincture is used, which must be rubbed into the hole and instilled under the nail plate.

Restoring the skin of the feet affected by a fungal infection requires long-term treatment. You need to use the bath. Brew 2 tablespoons of bark in boiling water, insist and wait until cooling to 40 degrees. In the resulting liquid, soar the legs 10-15 minutes before bedtime. To completely destroy the fungal infection, you need to repeat the procedure every evening, and then put on clean, ironed cotton socks.

You can also use ointment made from olive oil, ash and bark powder to treat legs and nails. For 100 ml of oil, take 50 g of bark powder and 20 g of ash obtained by burning the collection. Mix everything, insist 2 weeks, lubricate the affected areas at night.

From tuberculosis

From ancient times, aspen bark was considered one of the most effective natural antibiotics. With its help, it was possible to cure tuberculosis even in the most advanced stages, if the patient received proper care and ate properly.

The remedy for recovery in different forms of pulmonary tuberculosis is different. With a closed form, an infusion is prepared:

• 2 tablespoons of bark;
• 500 ml of water.

To stand the product in a thermos or wrap at the time of infusion. After 3 hours, strain and drink 50 ml every 3 hours. With the open form of tuberculosis, two recipes are used.

1. Pour 1 cup bark with boiling water (1 liter) and boil until half of the pot is evaporated. The residue is filtered through a sieve and taken 3-4 times a day, 50 ml each.
2. Melt badger fat in a water bath. Add 4 tablespoons of aspen bark powder there. Boil for an hour and take 1 teaspoon 3 times a day before meals.

It is important to understand that in the old days people did not have resistance to most antibiotics. The bacteria that cause tuberculosis could even be destroyed with herbal remedies. At present, they are resistant to many antibacterial agents, therefore, only phytotherapy cannot be used in the treatment of tuberculosis. It is necessary to take essential medicines prescribed by a TB doctor and pulmonologist, regularly check and monitor the dynamics.

Types of healing compounds

The dry bark of a tree must be properly prepared in order to use it as a medicine.There are dozens of prescriptions for medicines. The best options are presented below.

Infusion

Water infusion is prepared in a high-quality thermos that can retain heat for at least 5-6 hours. You need to boil 500 ml of water and pour 2 tablespoons of chopped tree bark with it. When the infusion is ready, pump it into a jar or bottle with a lid. The finished product is able to maintain its properties for 5 days, if you keep it in the refrigerator. But it is better to cook fresh and consume in 3 days.

Tincture

To make the most useful and concentrated therapeutic agent from aspen bark, you need to consider the recipe for vodka tincture. It’s extremely simple to prepare, actions are minimum. Step-by-step instruction:

• chop 200 g of bark with nippers or scissors;
• pour 0.5 l of vodka in a clean glass container;
• close with a lid;
• withstand in the dark for 14–20 days.

After this, you need to open the container, strain its contents. Spent oilcake can be discarded, and tincture used for medicinal purposes, 1 teaspoon per dose.

Decoction

You need to prepare a decoction of the bark in a deep enameled bowl with a lid. Pour 1 cup of bark 1 liter of cold water, let stand for 30 minutes, and then put on the stove. At minimum heat, the liquid should reach a boil under the lid. Then, without removing the lid, let the broth boil for 10-15 minutes. When the liquid cools, strain it into a clean jar. Take the finished potion for 2-3 tablespoons at a time. Keep the broth in the refrigerator for no longer than 4–5 days.

Tea

In ancient times, tea from aspen twigs and bark was used as an invigorating, tonic, restorative drink. It can be drunk instead of water for chronic fatigue, apathy. It also helps with colds at high temperatures. Making tea is quite simple - you need to brew 400 ml of boiling water 1 tablespoon of crushed bark or dried young twigs. When the tea is infused (no more than 7 minutes), you can strain it and drink it. As flavorings, it is advisable to use honey or berry jam.

Ointment

An ointment from aspen bark is prepared on peeled fat (lard). To make such a medicine, you must first dry the bark at a minimum temperature in the oven. It should be as fragile as possible. After that, you need to grind it into powder. If there is no coffee grinder, you can put the bark in a dense plastic bag and walk on it with a rolling pin to crush the raw materials.

Dishes for the preparation of ointments should be with thick walls, for example, a cast iron. Melt 200 g of lard. Add 3 tablespoons of crushed bark to liquid fat and stir. Cover the container and simmer in the oven at a temperature of up to 100 degrees for at least 2 hours. When the ointment is ready, strain it through cheesecloth so that pieces of bark do not fall into a jar. When the ointment hardens, close it with a lid and store in the refrigerator. For single use, take the ointment with a sterile spoon or wooden spatula - do not do this with your hands, because the shelf life of the product will be reduced.

Oil extractor

The most effective means for external use is an oil extract from the aspen bark. In addition to the healing power of the plant itself, the skin will benefit from oils that are used in the preparation of potions. To prepare a medicine, you need the following ingredients:

• 50 g powdered bark;
• 100 g of sunflower oil;
• 100 g of olive oil.

You need to put the bark powder in a dry and clean pan. Pour with vegetable oils and warm at a temperature of 80 degrees for 40 minutes. After that, wait for cooling (no need to speed up the process, because the mixture should be well infused). Strain the oil solution through a sieve and gauze so that no particles of wood penetrate into it, pour into the bottle and close the lid. Use for external use.

To prepare an oil extract, you can use any kind of vegetable oil. The option is to boil the bark in hemp oil, then the hood will become even more useful. It can be used for indoor and outdoor use. This tool helps in the treatment of advanced wounds and ulcers, in recovery from injuries. The ingestion of such a drug is indicated for cancer, pneumonia, lesions of the nervous and cardiovascular system.

Application in cosmetology

Aspen bark is one of the most popular plants among connoisseurs of natural remedies. This raw material is suitable for the manufacture of care products that can be used for the beauty and shine of hair, for facial skin care.

1. For skin problems caused by subcutaneous ticks (demodicosis), you need to wash your face with a decoction of the bark. The procedure is performed twice a day. At the time of treatment, you need to abandon decorative cosmetics.
2. An oil extract can be used to soften the skin of the face during peeling and to perform anti-aging lymphatic drainage massage using Asahi technology.
3. For brittle and rare hair, you can use a strong decoction of aspen. It is necessary to rinse the hair or rub it into the scalp after washing off the shampoo. Substances that contain a herbal remedy strengthen hair follicles and activate growth.
4. To quickly restore the skin after cleaning, you can rub it with lotion - mix 1 teaspoon of alcohol tincture with 20 ml of chamomile infusion. This mixture should be used 3 times a day - it soothes, narrows the pores, and relieves redness.
5. In the presence of acne, the face should be wiped with tincture of aspen diluted in half boiled water. At the time of treatment, you need to abandon the usual caring cosmetics, replace it with tar soap.

With a decoction of aspen, you can make baths for nails and skin of the hands. The plant strengthens nails, increases their elasticity. If there are cracks, scratches, burrs on the skin of your hands, you need to perform baths daily for 10-14 days until complete recovery.

Contraindications

Not everyone can use the healing power of aspen bark. The fact is that this plant has a very concentrated composition. It significantly changes the functioning of the body, therefore, if there are contraindications, it can cause damage to health. You need to know under what conditions and diagnoses you can not use this plant:

• allergic reactions to drugs, which include aspen bark;
• chronic constipation, bowel obstruction;
• acute infectious bowel disease;
• children under 6 years old;
• breast-feeding;
• pregnancy, especially the first trimester;
• severe stages of cardiovascular disease;
• thrombosis.

If there are no contraindications, but there are doubts about the possibility of using aspen bark, it is better to consult a doctor. A plant can be harmful if you violate the recommendations regarding dosage, as well as with too long use. It is important to take breaks every three months so as not to harm the health of the herbal remedy.

Side effects

Even with the normal functioning of the body and the absence of contraindications, sometimes the use of aspen bark can lead to side effects. Most often, this problem is encountered by those who violate the dosing rules or use the product too often. Here is a list of side effects that, although rare, occur when using aspen bark:

• constipation
• abdominal pain and cramps;
• increased blood coagulation;
• hypotension attacks;
• dry mouth, mild dehydration (due to diuretic effect);
• decreased appetite.

If such symptoms occur during the use of aspen bark, it is better to take a short break in treatment. Perhaps you need to reduce the dosage or reconsider the regimen.For more accurate recommendations, it is better to consult a doctor or a specialist in herbal medicine.

Aspen bark is a powerful organic healing product. Using it with knowledge and without abuse, you can heal yourself and your loved ones, get rid of various diseases and unpleasant symptoms.