Betula papyrifera
Betula papyrifera · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (28 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Betula papyrifera, is the paper birch, a resilient North American tree valued for its diverse medicinal properties. Its bark, leaves, and sap contain bioactive compounds like betulin, offering anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and diuretic benefits. Traditionally used in folk medicine, it remains a subject of modern pharmacological interest.
- Family
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- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Betula papyriferaDistribution
This plant, known as Betula papyrifera, exhibits a broad distribution across various northern regions of the world. In Europe, its presence can be traced from Great Britain in the north to France in the southwest. Moving across the Atlantic, it occupies significant portions of Subarctic America. Specifically, it is found throughout the vast landscapes of Alaska and the Yukon. Additionally, the species extends its reach into the rugged terrain of the Northwest Territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Alaska | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Northwest Territories | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Yukon | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Labrador | WCVP |
Chemicals
Betula papyrifera has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Betulin
- Dr. Duke
betulinic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Betula papyrifera has 23 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiflu | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Betula papyrifera has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include actinic keratoses, epidermolysis bullosa.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| actinic keratoses | Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epidermolysis bullosa | Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |