BIRCH-SWEET (Betula lenta) and Birch (Betula nigra)

Different oils are produced from various birch species in Canada, Europe, USA. Often adulterated with methyl salicylate.

SAFETY: May be moderately toxic, use in low dosages. May be irritating to skin in sensitive individuals. Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, or with small children. Chemical class: ester, 90% methyl salicylate.

USAGE HISTORY: Long used medicinally in Native American, Russian, and European folk medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Topical; inhalation (Do not take internally)
• Warming, improves circulation
• Purifying, reduces cellulite (Diuretic, astringent)
• Improves breathing (Expectorant, vulnerary)
• Disinfectant (Anti-bacterial)
• Combats obesity
• Drying effect, relieves water retention
• Relieves bone and joint pain (Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antirheumatic)
• Stimulates bone growth, may help dissolve bone spurs and improve decalcification
• Systems: Cardio-vascular, integumentary, muscular-skeletal, genito-urinary, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Top note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Relieves headaches
• A general stimulating and reviving effect on the mind
• Opens energy flow on etheric level (first level)
• Fortifies energetic foundation, stimulates energy flow through bones
• Chakra: Root, crown, equalizes energy flow through chakras