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Source of validity: Traditional
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Birch (from various Betula species) has a history of traditional use in European and some Asian folk medicine for various skin conditions, including eczema. Herbalists and traditional healers have utilized birch leaves, bark, and sap for their purported anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Preparations such as infusions, topical ointments, and baths made from birch have been used to help alleviate itching and irritation associated with eczema and other dermatological complaints. However, the evidence supporting these uses is largely anecdotal or based on traditional herbal texts, with very limited scientific investigation into birch's efficacy for eczema specifically. A few laboratory studies suggest that certain compounds in birch, such as betulin and betulinic acid, have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, but these findings have not been robustly translated into clinical trials or validated for eczema treatment. As a result, the use of birch for eczema is justified primarily by tradition, not by modern scientific evidence, and should be approached with caution, especially due to the potential for allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

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