Aspen has an antipyretic, astringent and diuretic effect.
The aspen bark is characterized by a high content of substances that are useful for humans, including various essential oils, fatty acids, tanning substances . Therefore, alcohol tinctures and various decoctions for the treatment of diseases of the bladder, kidneys and the entire gastrointestinal tract were prepared from it. Also, aspen bark is used in the treatment of gout, rheumatism, fever, scurvy, cough, tuberculosis, hepatitis, syphilis and even used in oncology. Decoctions of bark are known as a good hemostatic for hemorrhoids and as an effective general strengthening. It is noteworthy that it was from this bark that the first aspirin was once received.
