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Birch essential oil helps with some of the minor, uncomfortable parts of getting older such as tired limbs and joints. Despite what popular culture may tell us, there are a lot of wonderful things about getting older. For one, we likely no longer have to worry about passing tests or breaking curfews. We have grown to know ourselves better and maybe even accept the less than perfect pieces of our lives.
Birch essential oil is often added to lotions, massage oils and body salves to support seniors and others with super-active lifestyles. Throughout the ages Birch oil has been used as a skin tonic and brightener. Early settlers to America witnessed Native Americans using the inner bark of the birch tree as an infusion and flavorful tonic tea. True Birch essential oil has a captivating top note aroma.
Birch trees can tower up to 50 to 80 feet in height. The top-quality oil that EG carries ensures that the bark has been soaked in warm water for at least 10-12 hours prior to the most effective extraction. There are more than 40 different varieties of birch and the sweet birch tree is also known as black birch.
Botanical Name: Betula lenta
Origin: Canada
Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Bark
Note: Top
Family: Betulaceae
Synonym: Black Birch, Cherry Birch, Mahogany Birch, Southern Birch
Blends Well With: Peppermint and other mints
Aroma: Camphorous, sweet, and considered to be similar to Wintergreeen
Consistency: Thin
Color: Clear
Safety: Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not use internally unless instructed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician.
Avoid around the time of surgery or if on anticoagulants, have bleeding disorders or have a salicylate sensitivity. Possible drug interactions.
Adult Max Dilution: 2.5%
Shelf Life: 3-5 Years
MUSCLE MASSAGE Add to a 2 ounce squeeze bottle: 6 drops each of Birch, Spearmint, Black Pepper and Helichrysum, then fill with Jojoba oil and shake well to mix. Apply enough to cover the area and massage onto affected areas. (2% dilution)
MASSAGE OIL: Add the following to a 2 ounce bottle: 6 drops each of Birch, Peppermint, Frankincense and Copaiba, then fill with 2 ounces Avocado oil. Apply as needed in self-massage or after bath to revitalize. (2% dilution)
SKIN SMOOTHER: Make a sugar scrub to exfoliate and invigorate the skin by mixing: 4 drops of Birch, 6 drops of Cypress, 5 drops of Tangerine and 5 drops of Cedarwood (Atlas) with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of Jojoba and 1/4 cup of Sesame. Stir to mix well and pack into a jar for storage. Use in the shower, on wet skin. Gently massage 1-2 tablespoons onto thighs and buttocks for several minutes. Rinsing away the sugar will leave the oils behind to work therapeutically, so you may want to use as a last step after washing (soap will remove conditioning oils).
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