Birch 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil- 10 ml
Plant Part: Bark * Extraction Method: Steam Distillation * Origin: Russia * Description: The Birch tree is a graceful tree, 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: Colorless to pale yellow liquid. * Common Uses: Birch Sweet is credited with being an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-pryetic, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, astringent, depurative, diuretic, and tonic. It is an effective addition to massage oil blends for sore muscles, sprains and painful joints because of its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. * Consistency: Thin * Note: Top * Strength of Aroma: Strong * Aromatic Scent: Birch Sweet has a sweet, sharp, camphoraceous aroma that is very fresh and similar to Wintergreen. * History: Birch bark was historically used by North American native people as a tonic and beverage to bring on a sweat and to induce heating.