Essential Oil, Birch Sweet (Natural Blend)
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Name: Birch Sweet (Natural Blend)
Main Constituents: Methyl salicylate: > 96.0%
Origin: Nepal
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Part of Plant: Bark
Description & Colour: Colourless to pale yellow liquid, thin consistency
Aromatic Summary: Similar to Wintergreen, Birch Sweet has a sharp, sweet and camphoraceous scent (smells similarly like root beer)
Flashpoint: >100°C
Storage: Transfer out of any metal and shipping containers (used for safe shipping), keep in dark glass container
Safety Notes: For external use only; dilute before use. May cause skin irritations, a skin test is recommended prior to use, avoid contact with eyes
Usage: Anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, and tonic. Offers a strong top note in perfumery, muscle, and joint pain relief
Blends well with: Sweeter citruses, herbs and woody oils, and spice oils
Native to southern Canada and the southeastern USA; the Birch tree now grows in Russia and parts of eastern Europe. With its green leaves and dark reddish-brown aromatic bark, it can be used for many purposes, including being broken into plates or patches.
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