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Betula Alba Leaf Extract
Betula Alba Leaf Extract
Low concern
Birch leaf is a traditional herbal ingredient used as a tea and diuretic. Generally well-tolerated at typical doses; some risk of cross-reactivity in birch-pollen-allergic individuals.
Found in
4 products
What it is
Extract from Betula alba (silver birch) leaves.
Botanical extract used in cosmetics and some herbal teas/supplements.
Why it's flagged
- Birch pollen allergen cross-reactivity
What regulators actually say
"Birch (Betula spp.) leaf has a long history of traditional use as a herbal diuretic and is monographed by the European Medicines Agency Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC); pharmacological studies report mild diuretic activity attributed to flavonoids."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Used as herbal/dietary ingredient
European Union — EFSA
Traditional herbal ingredient
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