Description

Sweet Birch

Origin and background

Sweet birch (Betula lenta) essential oil is steam distilled from the bark of of sweet birch.

This tree is naturally occurring in eastern North America and grows to a height of approximately 15-18 m. However, it can grow up to 30 m in height.

Tema tihket ja rasket puitu kasutatakse puidutööstuses mööbli valmistamiseks. Kevadel saab sellelt puult mahla, mis on tunduvalt magusama maitsega, kui Eestis kasvavate kaskede mahl.

The inner bark of this tree can be eaten raw in an emergency to quench hunger. Tea can also be made from the twigs and inner bark.

Properties

Aromatic properties

This oil has a stimulating and uplifting effect that promotes relaxation. In addition, it increases the ability to concentrate and improves focus.

Inhalation helps clean the respiratory tract.

Healing properties

The main chemical constituent of sweet birch essential oil is methyl salicylate. Birches are the only plants that contain natural methyl salicylate. It helps improve blood circulation and acts as an analgesic. Due to its calming effect, it is suitable to add sweet birch oil to massage mixtures to relax tense and aching muscles and joints or to use in sauna rituals.

Sweet birch oil has strong antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effects. In addition, it has diuretic, astringent, and antispasmodic properties. Helps relieve arthritis pain and reduces inflammation. Acts as a natural stimulant, stimulating the excretory, digestive, circulatory, and nervous systems.

Used in skin and hair care for the treatment of dermatitis, dull or tired skin, eczema, and psoriasis. Perfect to complement skin care products as it reduces wrinkles and tightens the skin, reducing the signs of premature aging.

Sweet birch essential oil is beneficial for diabetics because it naturally lowers blood sugar levels and removes toxins from the body while cleansing the blood.

Do not use during pregnancy. Not suitable for epileptics either.

Recommended uses

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