Birch tar essential oil from Maienfelser Naturkosmetik

Birch tar Essential Oil ‘Juchtenöl’ Russian Balm ‘Goudron de bouleau’

The silver birch(Betula pendula) as a synonym ( Betula alba, Betula verrucosa), also known as sand birch, white birch or warty birch, is a deciduous tree species of the birch genus(Betula). Its slender, elegant growth, white bark and delicate spring green make it a symbol of spring. The birch gets its white color from the storage of betulin. Betulin reflects the light. This serves as a protective mechanism against bark fire. The hanging birch is found mainly in coniferous forests of Siberia and Scandinavia. It has now spread throughout Europe. Birch tar essential oil is distilled from the wood. In Scandinavia and Russia, it has a similar role in folklore as the lime tree and oak in Germany.

Birch tar (Pix Betulinae) is used, among other things, for

Preparations made from birch tar are used in the first place. used in folk medicine for the treatment of eczema, psoriasis and other chronic skin diseases. Birch tar is also used in ointments to treat parasite infestations, dry lichen and dermatoses. Birch tar preparations can also cause undesirable irritation on the skin!

Please consult a specialist book, doctor or aromatherapist before using internally or externally.

CAUTION IN HANDLING

5 to 10% in ointments and creams as well as in solutions and shaking mixtures.

Not for the aroma lamp

In the cosmetics industry, the oil is found as a component in various perfumes, skin and hair care products,as well as in various disinfectants.

Obtained by dry distillation of birch wood, with approx. 6 % phenols such as guaiacol, cresol, creosol, xylenol, etc.

Ingredients: Betula pentula oil.