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Birch trees are not excessively picky about the conditions of their habitat. Worldwide trees from the Genus Betula exist throughout the entire 360-degree radius of the northern latitudes of the Earth. Birch trees tend to live for only 75 to 125 years.It grows best in deep, well-drained, sandy or silty soils, which are common in glacial deposits
Birch has a wide variety of medicinal applications which is reflective of its physical versatility. They are traditinally used for kidney stones, cystitis, urinary tract infections, body of excess water, mild arthritic pain, cramps, wounds, laxative, prevent baldness, and used as a sleeping aid before bed for insomnia.
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