Difference between revisions of "Sweet Birch oil"
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| + | * Though birch essential oil is non-toxic in standard aromatherapeutic dosages (highly diluted), it is a powerful oil that must always be diluted. It contains methyl salicylate, the active ingredient in aspirin. Do not take birch essential oil internally. | ||
| + | * Sweet birch oil should not be used near open wounds or mucous membranes. Because the smell is sweet and resembles wintergreen-type candies, it is especially important to keep this, like all essential oils, out of reach of children. | ||
| + | ==uses of Sweet Birch oil== | ||
* Massage Oil: Add a drop to your massage oil and rub into fatigued muscles and areas. | * Massage Oil: Add a drop to your massage oil and rub into fatigued muscles and areas. | ||
Other Ways to Use Birch Essential Oil | Other Ways to Use Birch Essential Oil | ||
* In the Diffuser: Birch oil added a drop at a time into your diffuser will cut through heavy air and emotions and will leave an aroma atmosphere that promotes mental clarity and cheer. | * In the Diffuser: Birch oil added a drop at a time into your diffuser will cut through heavy air and emotions and will leave an aroma atmosphere that promotes mental clarity and cheer. | ||
* Skin Soothe: Combine birch with helichrysum in a carrier oil for a potent soothing blend. | * Skin Soothe: Combine birch with helichrysum in a carrier oil for a potent soothing blend. | ||
| − | Fatigue Bath: Add a drop or two to a warm bath and enjoy a soothing soak. | + | * Fatigue Bath: Add a drop or two to a warm bath and enjoy a soothing soak. |
Revision as of 12:56, 18 August 2016
Special Precautions of Sweet Birch oil
- Though birch essential oil is non-toxic in standard aromatherapeutic dosages (highly diluted), it is a powerful oil that must always be diluted. It contains methyl salicylate, the active ingredient in aspirin. Do not take birch essential oil internally.
- Sweet birch oil should not be used near open wounds or mucous membranes. Because the smell is sweet and resembles wintergreen-type candies, it is especially important to keep this, like all essential oils, out of reach of children.
uses of Sweet Birch oil
- Massage Oil: Add a drop to your massage oil and rub into fatigued muscles and areas.
Other Ways to Use Birch Essential Oil
- In the Diffuser: Birch oil added a drop at a time into your diffuser will cut through heavy air and emotions and will leave an aroma atmosphere that promotes mental clarity and cheer.
- Skin Soothe: Combine birch with helichrysum in a carrier oil for a potent soothing blend.
- Fatigue Bath: Add a drop or two to a warm bath and enjoy a soothing soak.
