We are delighted to have sourced from USA true Birch Sweet essential oil. True birch oil is expensive compared to commercial quality often found in the marketplace today. According to the distiller true Birch oil is costly because "the bark has to be macerated and soaked in warm water for a minimum of 10-12 hours before it can be distilled. The yield is very low, and the oil is more technically difficult to collect from the distillation because it's denser than water, so the oil layer sinks to the bottom of the collection apparatus instead of floating on top like most essential oils."
Birch Sweet essential oil can be extremely effective in creams and massage oils for sprains, strains, sore, aching muscles, and painful joints. Sweet Birch has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties seen as useful with arthritis and rheumatism.
Batch-specific GC/MS analysis for this essential oil is available by clicking on the green tab above.
Aromatherapy use: inflammation, rheumatism, hypertension, muscle aches and strains, edema
General use: Oil diffusers, potpourri, blending massage oil, perfume, bath oil, bath salt, bath and shower gels, spa treatment oils and creams, soap making, candle making
Contraindications: Use sparingly. Can be toxic if overused because of high (99.62%) methyl salicylate content (the active ingredient in aspirin). Not recommended for those with liver problems, on blood thinning medication, children or the elderly. Avoid while pregnant or breastfeeding. Considered a skin irritant unless well diluted.
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