Birch Bud Sweet Essential Oil – 10ml/30ml

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.