Birch, contains an active pricipla simular to crtisone and is beneficial for message associated with bone, muscle, and joint discomfort.

How To Use
It is safest to apply after diluting with Message Oil Base, but it may be applied neat to the bottom of the feet. For a soothing bath add three to five drops to bath water with 1/2 oz. Bath Gel base.
Botanical Name: Betula alleghaniensis
Plant Part: Bark
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Origin: China
Description: The Birch tree is a graceful tree about 25m high, which has a pyramidal shape while young. It has bright green leaves and a dark reddish-brown aromatic bark, which his broken into plates or patches. Native to southern Canada and southeastern USA; it now grows also in Russia and parts of Eastern Europe.
Color: Colorless to pale yellow liquid.
Consistency: Thin
Aromatic Scent: Birch Sweet has a sweet, sharp, camphoraceous scent that is very fresh and similar to Wintergreen.
Note: Top
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Blends well with: Virginian Cedarwood, Fir Balsam, Copaiba Balsam, Sandalwood, Spruce, and Rosewood.
Common Uses: The chemical constituents in Sweet Birch are credited with being analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-pryetic, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, astringent, depurative, diuretic and tonic. It is considered to be an effective addition to many massage oil blends for sore muscles, sprains and painful joints because of these anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
History: Birch bark was historically used by North American native people as a tonic and beverage, as well as to induce heating and bring on a sweat so as to break a fever.
IMPORTANT: for external use only.