Botanical Name: Betula
lenta
Extraction Method: Steam
Distillation
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.
Aromatic Scent: Birch
Sweet has a sweet, sharp, camphoraceous scent that is very fresh and similar to
Wintergreen.
Common Uses: The
chemical constituents in Sweet Birch are credited with being analgesic,
anti-inflammatory, anti-pryetic, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, astringent,
depurative, diuretic and tonic. It is considered to be an effective addition to
many massage oil blends for sore muscles, sprains and painful joints because of
these anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
History: Birch bark was
historically used by North American native people as a tonic and beverage, as
well as to induce heating and bring on a sweat so as to break a fever.
Cautions: Birch Sweet Oil is
potentially toxic and may cause skin irritation. Use in dilution and avoid
during pregnancy.
Color: Dark brown to orange liquid.
Common Uses: Birch Tar Essential Oil is used for external application in the form of ointment (10%) or soap (10%). It can be used in treatments for eczema, psoriasis, and general dry skin. When mixed with other ess
