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Hornbeam health benefits (Carpinus betulus - Fam. Betulaceae)



Popular names: hornbeam.

Properties: astringent and antiseptic.

Chemical composition of hornbeam

Briefly studied. It contains tannin, offering the astringent, antibiotic or healing effect. It is also used as a haemostatic.

Usage

-Decoct from fresh or dry leaves. Boil 1 teaspoon of ground leaves for 5 minutes in 250 ml water. Filter and then you can consume up to 3 cups a day. Externally you can use a double amount of plant.
-Ointment from the powdered plant: boil 50 g powder and 200 ml butter on a water-bath for 3 hours. Filter. Place in small boxes in a cold environment. You can use twice a day in a thin layer.
-Place 50 g powdered plant in 500 ml vinegar. Leave for 8 days at room temperature. Filter. It can be used for itchiness, in various dilutions according to tolerance. To obtain an aromatic vinegar you can also add lavender, for example 10 g powdered lavender with these powdered leaves.

It can be used for the following medical conditions: external cancer, hair loss, diarrhea, sore throat, rheumatic pain, flu, hemorrhoids, menses (disturbances - too much blood loss) headaches, paralysis, prurigo, colds, rheumatics, cosmetic issues. Cough.

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