Birch Oil

BIRCH $7.00 5 ml
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. The flavor wintergreen and birch bark, in the form of tea was popular among Native American and European settlers.
Botanical Name:	Betula Alleghaniensis (Yellow) Betula Pendula (Silver) Betula Lenta (Cherry) Betula Alta
Origin:	Native to southern Canada and south-eastern USA;
Fragrance:	A rather antiseptic through refreshing aroma.
Therapeutic Properties:	Analgesic, antiflammatory, antipryetic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, astringent, depurative, diuretic, rubefacient, tonic.
Uses:	Limited use as a counter-irritant in anti-arthritic and anti-neuralgic ointments and analgesic balms. Birch oil is useful for dermatitis, dull or congested skin, eczema, hair care and psoriasis. It is also helpful in cases of poor circulation, the accumulation of toxins in the muscles, for arthritis, rheumatism, muscular pains, edema and cellulite.
Blends Well with:	Cardamom, Chamomile, Frankincense, Ginger Lavender, lemon, Orange, and Thyme.
Cautions: Metyl salicylate, the major constituent, is not exactly toxic but can be very harmful in concentration. -dilute before use
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