Himalayan silver birch is a tree native to the Western Himalayas, growing at elevations up to 4,500 m (14,800 ft). The Latin specific epithet utilis means "useful", and refers to the many uses of the different parts of the tree. The white, paper-like bark was used in ancient times for writing Sanskrit scriptures and texts. It is still used as paper for the writing of sacred mantras, with the bark placed in an amulet and worn for protection.
Benefits
The resin and leaves are used to distilled oil and it has a lot of research for medicinal use. Some of them are mentioned below:
- Hair Growth
- Reduce aging skin and wrinkles
- Lower blood sugar
- Protect skin against infection
- Help relieve muscle and joint pain
- Blood purifier