Birch bark container #YakutKnife it has been a boon

it has been a boon to people in the cold north for thousands of years

Alternative medicine and natural healing have reached into every facet of our lives

Sheath: birch bark treated with natural oils and beeswax

The sap makes a clear and refreshing drink that can be preserved as a wine

Birch Trees: Natural Medicine in Your Backyard

Birch bark container #YakutKnife it has been a boonBirch Trees: Natural Medicine in Your Backyard If you have access to birch trees, take advantage of their medicinal properties by using the techniques outlined in this article. By Julie Bruton Seal and Matthew Seal January 24, 2014 In every form, birch makes an excellent tonic and detoxifier, mainly working on the urinary system to remove waste products, as in kidney or bladder stone, gravel, gout, and rheumatism. Alternative medicine and natural