Birchwood (Sweet Birch) Essential Oil

Birchwood (Sweet Birch) Essential Oil

$24.90

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100% Pure Essential Oil

Minty. Sharp. Stimulating.

Often mistaken for Wintergreen, Sweet Birch is cleaner and sweeter. It is rich in methyl salicylate, giving it a scent similar to root beer or mint. It is a powerful analgesic oil, often used in sports massages to warm up muscles and soothe joint pain.

Key Benefits of Birchwood Oil

  • Pain Relief: Warming sensation soothes sore muscles and joints

  • Stimulating: Wakes up the mind and body

  • Respiration: Opens the breath

  • Blends well with: Peppermint, Rosemary, and Lemon

How to Use

  • Massage: Dilute heavily (1%) with carrier oil for a warming muscle rub.

  • Diffusion: Add 2 drops to blend with citrus oils for a “wake up” blend.

  • Foot Soak: Add 1 drop to warm water to soothe tired feet.

Product Details

  • Note Classification: Top Note

  • Botanical Name: Betula lenta

  • Origin: USA

  • Extraction Method: Steam Distilled from bark

  • Aroma Profile: Minty, sharp, sweet, medicinal

  • Purity: 100% Pure Essential Oil

  • Safety: Caution: Contains Methyl Salicylate. Avoid if using blood thinners. Toxic to pets. Avoid during pregnancy.

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