What is the Birch Bark Extract?

Betulin is found as a resin or tar after its extraction from the outer bark of the common European White Birch (Betula alba).

The chemical compound (C30H50O2), the main constituent of that extract, has a cyclopentanophenanthrene ring structure, and may be obtained as crystalline. It is also called Birch Camphor.

Betulin is one of the main components of birch bark and is known to possess a broad range of biological capabilities including an anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and anti-cancer effect.

Betulin, a powdery substance in the outer bark of the birch tree, has been proven to help wounds heal faster and to lower inflammation.

Many cosmetic companies add birch bark extract to various products and call them skin toners and restorers.

Betulinic acid, a birch bark compound, is being tested as a treatment for melanoma and other serious diseases.

What is the applications of betulin?
1. Hepatoprotector
2. Anti-aging treatments
3. Immunomodulator
4. Skin treatment
5. Cosmetics

About Betulinic Acid:

A method of isolating betulin from birch bark is developed and has successfully been producing commercial quantities for five years.

Betulin can be easily converted to betulinic acid, which possesses a wide range of biological and pharmacological properties. Betulinic acid has the same healing powers as natural betulin.

Betulinic acid shows effects against some melanomas or cancer, several forms of herpes and even AIDS. It has also proven to have anti-inflammatory, anti-HIV and anti-malarial powers as well as showing cytotoxicity towards a number of tumor cell lines.

Even though betulin derivatives are most widely studied for their anti-cancer effects, their anti-HIV effect is also well-known. It has been shown that betulin can inhibit HIV entry to T-cells by binding to group 41, an HIV protein that allows the virus to invade the cell.

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