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Profile -
The Birch 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 south-eastern USA; produced
mainly in Pennsylvania.
Uses -
The bark of Sweet Birch, Betula lenta,
in the form of an infusion, is used as a general stimulant, and to
promote sweating. The flavor
wintergreen and birch bark, in the form
of tea was popular among Native American and European settlers. More
recently, this has been translated into a preference for root beer
flavorings. Limited use as a counter-irritant in anti-arthritic and
ant neuralgic ointments and analgesic balms. Limited use as a fragrance
component in cosmetics and perfumes; extensively used as a flavoring
agent, especially ’root beer’, chewing gum, toothpaste, etc., (usually
very low-level use).
Sweet
Birch oil, Betula lenta, blends well with other woody and
balsamic essential oils.
Birch Oil Cautions -
Metyl salicylate, the major constituent, is not exactly toxic but can be
very harmful in concentration.
-dilute before use..
Birch Oil Properties -
Analgesic, antiflammatory, antipryetic, antirheumatic, antiseptic,
astringent, depurative, diuretic, rubefacient, tonic |
Common Name -Birch
Sweet Essential Oil
Botanical Name - Betula
lenta
Country of Origin -India
Parts Used -
Bark
Extraction -
Steam distilled |
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Essential oils packing:
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5 ml, 10
ml, 25 ml or any pack asked by customer. Minimum order in our label 1000
and in private label 5000
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Bulk
packing is also available.
All of our essential oils are 100% pure and natural essential oils, of
therapeutic grade and free from any chemicals or pesticides.
Although all of our
products are of premium quality, our essential oils are not certified
organic essential oils.
Sweet
Birch Essential oils and aromatherapy
products can also be used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage
oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume
oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense,
light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more.
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