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Betula pubescens var. pubescens

Betula pubescens var. pubescens · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Moderate (123 studies) · ★★★☆☆

, scientifically known as Betula pubescens var. pubescens, is the downy birch, a versatile deciduous tree cherished for its medicinal properties. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used in herbal remedies to support skin health, reduce inflammation, and promote detoxification through its nutrient-rich bark and leaf extracts.

Family
Betulaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Betula Callosa · Betula Glauca · 140 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Betula pubescens var. pubescens

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Fagales and the family Betulaceae, falling into the genus Betula. Specifically, this medicinal variety is identified as Betula pubescens var. pubescens.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fagales
Family Betulaceae
Genus Betula

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide-ranging presence across several territories in Northern Europe. Its distribution begins in the western reaches, where it can be found in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving further north, the species is also established within the archipelago of the Førøya islands. Its northernmost reach extends into the expansive landscapes of Finland. Finally, the geographic range of this variety includes the coastal regions of Denmark.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Føroyar
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Betula pubescens var. pubescens has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Betula pubescens var. pubescens
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Natural product research

Chemicals

Betula pubescens var. pubescens has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid, methyl salicylate, 23-Hydroxy Betulinic Acid, Ash.

Chemicals reported in Betula pubescens var. pubescens
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Betulin 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
betulinic acid 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
methyl salicylate 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
23-Hydroxy Betulinic Acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ash 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Betulol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
EO 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
FAT 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MONOTROPITOSIDE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Salicylates 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Betulin

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
  3. Journal of the American College of Nutrition

betulinic acid

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

methyl salicylate

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

23-Hydroxy Betulinic Acid

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Ash

  1. Dr. Duke

Betulol

  1. Dr. Duke

EO

  1. Dr. Duke

FAT

  1. Dr. Duke

MONOTROPITOSIDE

  1. Dr. Duke

Salicylates

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Betula pubescens var. pubescens has 83 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic, Anaphrodisiac.

Activities reported in Betula pubescens var. pubescens
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Allergenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anaphrodisiac 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anthelmintic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiHIV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiaggregant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiarthritic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Journal of the American College of Nutrition

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

  1. Dr. Duke

Allergenic

  1. Dr. Duke

Analgesic

  1. Dr. Duke

Anaphrodisiac

  1. Dr. Duke

Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker

  1. Dr. Duke

Anthelmintic

  1. Dr. Duke

AntiHIV

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiaggregant

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiarthritic

  1. Dr. Duke

Preparations

Betula pubescens var. pubescens has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include bark, leaves.

Preparations reported for Betula pubescens var. pubescens
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Bark 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leaves 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Bark

  1. Natural product research

Leaves

  1. Natural product research