Product ID: 8401510010 Origin: Betula lenta (sweet birch), USA
100% pure, premium-grade, wildcrafted essential oil or Birch, steam distilled from the bark Uses: Birch is an excellent pain reliever for nearly any type of pain including headache, joint pain, and sore or stiff muscles. Often used as an antiarthritic and antineuralgic in ointments and analgesic balms, usually in low-level doses. Known for its ability to alleviate bone pain, the analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties in Birch make it very effective with rheumatism, arthritis, and gout. May also be helpful with cramps and bruises. Use in Message Oil with Eucalyptus for a soothing, therapeutic massage.
Possesses powerful astringent and antiseptic qualities; excellent in skin tonics and body liniments. Effective skin toner and counterirritant; helpful with eczema and acne. Purifying and cleansing, it can be useful with dandruff, flaky skin, cellulite, and water retention. Stimulates lymphatic system; helpful as a preventative against infection. Disinfectant, detoxifying, and diuretic qualities may be useful as a liver tonic and with obesity, cellulite, kidney stones, and urinary infections.
Relaxing to the nervous system yet invigorating to the mind; helps to diminish worry. Diffuse on low setting for short intervals. Combine with Basil to ease mental strain.
Aroma: Minty, sweet, and sharp; very much like wintergreen
Properties: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, astringent, depurative, diuretic, rubefacient, tonic.
Application: Use in moderation; dilute with Message Oil for topical application. Diffuse on low setting for short intervals.
Responsible Cautions: Not for continued long-term use. Use in moderation and for short periods of time due to 98% methyl salicylate content, which can be harmful in concentration. Possible dermal irritant; dilute with Message Oil. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding, and do not use on children, the elderly, or those with compromised liver or immune system. Should be avoided by those with hypertension or on blood thinners such as Coumadin, Warfarin, etc., and those allergic to or currently taking aspirin. Store out of reach of children and pets, as its sweet smell may be suggestive of candy. Price: $16.95 (10 ml)
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