Odor: Sweet & woody. Fruitier than the other woods.
Botanical Name: Betula lenta
Country of Origin: Canada
Extraction Technique: Steam Distilled
Components: Inner bark of the tree
Color: Pale yellow
Note: Middle
Viscosity: Liquid.
Properties: Soothing to joints and muscles. Analgesic. Moisturizer. Excellent anitseptic and insect repellent.
Possible Uses: Add to base to create an excellent household cleaner. May be added to a diffuser to act as an insecticide.
Great with: Benzoin, Jasmine, Rosemary, Sandalwood. May be inhaled to create a soothing feeling. Add (with emulsifier) to bath to soothe muscle aches and pains. Can add to body lotions for moisturizing effect.
History & Facts: Used in body and hair care. Enjoyed in the Nordic countries in beverage form as a healthful tonic and added to steam baths to help the skin. Used today in pharmaceutical applications for drugs to treat skin disease.
Safety Information: Non-toxic. Non-irritant. Usually not sensitizing but may be during pregnancy.
