Birch

Betula Lenta, steam distilled from the macerated bark, leaves and twigs.  Has a sweet, sharp, minty scent that is very fresh.  Sweet Birch not to be confused with white birch or birch tar is also and variously known as Black Birch, Cherry Birch, Mahogany Birch, or Spice Birch and is a native to North America. It is often confused with Wintergreen which is now used more often as its aroma and actions are similar in many respects. It is almost identical chemically speaking. Today birch bark is used as a fragrance component in men's perfumes, and more extensively as a flavoring agent in chewing gum, toothpaste and especially in root beer.

 CAUTIONS: Use sparingly on the skin and as with all essential oils, well diluted. Large dosages may cause skin sensitivity and irritation. Not suitable for the very young because of its naturally occurring constituents. 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. Dilute to 2%.   Aloe vera is the best carrier for ushering it into the skin.

CHARACTER: "Truth Sayer", Grounding, Reality, Compelling, Stability, Structure, Renewal, Igniter

ETHERIC COLORS: Red, Deep Orange, Green, Silver

CRYSTAL/GEM:   Garnet, Hematite, Onyx, Blue Lace Agate, Dumortierite 

ELEMENT:   Water

PERFUME NOTE:  Top to Middle

ASTRO: Venus, Mercury, Saturn, Sun

ENERGY:  4

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Salicylate ester

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Passion, Energy

USED FOR HEALING THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Timid, fear, sadness

USED FOR HEALING THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Sore muscles, sprains, painful joints, psoriasis, inflammation, fevers, skin diseases

PROPERTIES: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, tonic, antispasmodic

PERSONALITY:

+Assists in shattering illusions. Sometimes this personality can be difficult to be around because of their natural authenticity.

+Will stand up for themselves and their principles and values.

 + Highly adaptive and able to sustain harsh conditions.   +Courageously takes root and starts anew to revive the landscape where no other would before.

+ Asks us to philosophically go where no other will go (voluntarily or otherwise).

+ Encourages to take root in new soils and light our lives with the majesty of our very presence.

  "Shine, take hold, express your creative expanse, light the way so that others may follow."

  + Serves our fellow man with a fire in their heart. They do it because of their values and love.

+They remind us that even if our spirits are dampened by the set backs in life, we can always catch fire from the spark of passions that drive us to divinity.

-If negative, will allow others to determine what happens whether they agree with it or not.

BLENDS:  Brave Heart,  Caldera,  Cream Soda,  Desert Lapis,  Eucalyptus Grove, Five Powers,  Forever Christmas,  Gingerbread,  Into The Woods,  Thunderbird,  Timberline,  Way of the Leaf,  Wood Badge,   

ARCHETYPES:    LIBERATOR, PUPPET, VISIONARY, PIONEER, INNOVATOR

Blends well with CEDAR, FIR, COPAIBA, SANDALWOOD, SPRUCE, ROSEWOOD, MINTS, WOODY AND BALSAMIC, PALO SANTO, JASMINE

Contains  methyl salicylate (up to 99%), salicylic acid, betulin, linalool and betulinic acid.