Birch Essential Oil - Pure Undiluted! - 2 oz.

Botanical Name: Betula lenta
Plant Part: Bark
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Origin: Russia

Description: The Birch tree is a graceful tree about 25m high, which has a pyramidal shape while young. It has bright green leaves and a dark reddish-brown aromatic bark, which his broken into plates or patches. Native to southern Canada and southeastern USA; it now grows also in Russia and parts of Eastern Europe.

Color: Clear

Traditional Use: Birch Bark was historically used by North American native people as a tonic and beverage to bring on a sweat and to induce "heating". Because of the potentially toxic effects, Birch essential oil should be used cautiously and in dilution. This is an oil to know well before using. However when used wisely it is an effective addition to a massage oil for sore muscles, sprains and painful joints because of its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. Only 2 to 3 drops mixed well into a warm bath can be very soothing. Often used as an ingredient in skin care products both for problem skin support and as a skin softener.

Consistency: Light
Note: Top
Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends well with: Cedarwood, fir balsam, copaiba balsam, sandalwood, peru balsam, spruce, pomouwood, rosewood Aromatic Scent: Birch Sweet has a sweet, sharp, minty scent that is very fresh and similar to Wintergreen.



Cautions: Birch Sweet is potentially toxic and may cause skin irritation. Use in dilution.

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Birch Essential Oil - Pure Undiluted! - 2 oz.$14.99