Birch tar

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Betula pendula

Other Names: Abedul, Arbre de Sagesse, Betula, Betula alba, Betula pendula, Betula pubescens, Betula verrucosa, Betulae Folium, Biole, Bois à Balais, Boulard, Bouleau Blanc, Bouleau Odorant, Downy Birch, Sceptre des Maîtres d’École, Silver Birch, White Birch, Pine tar
See also : Birch

Special Precautions of Birch tar

This oil should be avoided during pregnancy and may cause irritation to sensitive skin.

The benefits of Birch tar are

Birch tar is noted for strong restoring, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic effect. Birch tar has positive effect on the whole body improving sleep, reducing skin irritation, rejuvenating and enhancing energy.

  • Acne, eczema, seborrhea, psoriasis, dandruff, and itchy skin have all been successfully treated with birch tar, and because of the naturally occurring salicylic acid (an organic plant hormone) and methyl salicylate (an organic ester) in birch tar, it acts as a natural exfoliator that sloughs off dead skin and tones new skin.
  • Birch tar can even be applied to small cuts and wounds to prevent infections and speed up the healing process because of it’s disinfectant and antiseptic properties.
  • Birch tar is also an excellent diuretic; it is used for body detoxification and cleansing. It helps enhance the body’s blood circulation and prevents toxins from collecting in muscles and skin.