Birch Bud Sweet Essential Oil

ORIGIN
Europe

SCIENTIFIC NAME
Betula Alba

PARTS USED
Leaflets and twigs

EXTRACTION
extracted from the leaf-buds by steam distillation.

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
The therapeutic properties of birch oil are analgesic, antiseptic, astringent, depurative, disinfectant, diuretic, febrifuge, insecticide and tonic.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
The main components of birch oil are salicylic acid, methyl salicylate, betulene and betulenol.

PRECAUTIONS
Birch oil is generally non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing but should be avoided during pregnancy due to possible irritation occurring.