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Essential Oils

Angelica Root
Anise
Bay
Bergamot
Birch
Black Pepper
Blue Hungarian Chamomile
Buchu Leaf
Cananga Java
Caraway
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cassia, Chinese
Cedarleaf
Cedarwood
Celery Seed
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Citronella
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Clove Leaf
Clove Stem
Cognac
Coriander Seed
Cornmint
Cumin
Davana
Dillweed
Eucalyptus
Fennel, Sweet
Galbanum, Terpeneless
Garlic
Geranium
Ginger
Grain Fusel
Grapefruit, California
Gurjun Balsam
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Lavandin Abrialis
Lavender, Bulgarian
Lavender, French
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin Orange
Neroli Bigarade
Nutmeg
Onion
Orange
Oregano
Parsley Seed
Patchouli
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pimento Berry
Pine
Rose, Bulgarian
Rosemary
Sage
Sandalwood
Spearmint
Tagetes
Tangerine
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vanilla
Vetiver
Wintergreen
Ylang Ylang

Birch

betula alba

General Description
The birch tree comes from North America but migrated east to Europe and Asia. Its bark, leaves, and flowers have all been used to treat skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis. The oil from this tree has a similar wintergreen smell to it and can be used to create candy flavourings as well as soap fragrances.

How It's Made

Aroma: Medium, woody scent reminiscent of leather.

Strength: Fairly Strong

Properties
Digestive
Antibacterial
Diuretic (Dissolves Kidney and Bladder Stones)


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