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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.
 
* 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.
 
* 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.
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* Robert Tisserand advises that Sweet Birch is contraindicated with anticoagulant medicines, major surgery, hemophioia, other bleeding disorders.  Pregnancy, breastfeeding, children.  Salicylate sensitivity, including ADD/ADHD, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).  Inhibits blood clotting, toxicity issues, high doses may be teratogenic.  Maximum dermal level 2.5%.  Topical application can potentiate the anticoagulant effect of warfarin, leading to possible internal hemorrhage.
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==Uses of Sweet Birch oil==
 
==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.

Revision as of 11:00, 19 August 2016

Betula lenta

Other Names : Betula lenta, Birch Sweet Oil

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.
  • Robert Tisserand advises that Sweet Birch is contraindicated with anticoagulant medicines, major surgery, hemophioia, other bleeding disorders. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, children. Salicylate sensitivity, including ADD/ADHD, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Inhibits blood clotting, toxicity issues, high doses may be teratogenic. Maximum dermal level 2.5%. Topical application can potentiate the anticoagulant effect of warfarin, leading to possible internal hemorrhage.

Uses of Sweet Birch oil

  • Massage Oil: Add a drop to your massage oil and rub into fatigued muscles and areas.
  • 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. for general skin health and well being.