Latin name: Betula Pendula Roth
Used part of plant: buds
Place of origin: China
Extraction method: steam distillation
Birchwood essential oil is known to have natural astringent properties, it can be very useful in carrier oil, diluted in cream or water. It can help relieve skin conditions such as acne and eczema. It also helps to remove toxins and improve circulation.
The main health benefits of birch essential oil are its antiseptic, stimulant, antidepressant, analgesic, detoxifying, anti-rheumatic, anti-arthritic, astringent and cleansing effects.
Birch oil helps reduce joint and muscle pain, as well as pain associated with headaches and toothaches, and relieves spasms throughout the body. Because it stimulates the circulatory system and improves circulation in general, birch essential oil is an excellent aid in relieving conditions associated with poor circulation, such as oedema (swelling), rheumatism and arthritis.
Professional Essential Oils are available in specialised packaging designed mainly for aromatherapists, or for users who use them in larger quantities.
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