Birch sap is collected only at the break of winter and spring when the sap moves intensively. When fresh, it is a clear and uncoloured liquid, very similar to water. After two to three days, the sap starts fermenting and the taste becomes more acidic.
Birch sap contains minerals, enzymes, proteins, betulinic acid and betulin, antioxidants, fructose and glucose and vitamins C and B.
Birch sap strengthens the immune system.
Tapping a tree does not harm the health of the tree.
Great post about birch trees and their sap. It amazing to me to look at the inner workings of lets say a tree and how many different benefits it can provide.
ReplyDeleteThis is so interesting to look back on because a few weeks ago I did a post on Chaga mushrooms, which feed off of the birch tree. Chaga mushrooms are also an amazing immune system booster. Wow, looking at all of this, birch trees are pretty miraculous...just saying. :)
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