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 has broken into plates or patches. Native to southern Canada and southeastern USA; it now grows also in Russia and parts of Eastern Europe.
Botanical Name:
Betula lenta
Aromatic Aroma:
Birch has a sweet, sharp, camphoraceous aroma that is very fresh and similar to Wintergreen.
Consistency:
Thin
Note:
Top
Aroma Strength:
Strong
Extraction Method:
Steam Distilled
Plant Part:
Bark
Origin:
Russia
Color:
Colorless to pale yellow
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.
Cautions:
May cause skin irritation. Use in dilution and avoid during pregnancy.
Common Uses:
Birch 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.
Blends Well With:
Cedarwood, Copaiba, Sandalwood, Spruce and Rosewood.
