Birch (sweet) Essential Oil
Best for: Fresh, minty-sweet accents in diffuser blends, used sparingly
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
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Description
Sweet Birch essential oil, also known as black birch or cherry birch, is steam distilled from the bark of Betula lenta. It has an intense, sweet, wintergreen-like aroma from its very high methyl salicylate content (over 90%), and sits as a sharp, penetrating middle note.
Its fresh scent is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with warmth and invigoration, and a single drop adds a cool, minty-sweet lift to woody and resinous blends. It is best enjoyed sparingly in a diffuser. Sweet Birch is one of the most potent oils in our range: it is toxic if swallowed, must always be well diluted, and is not suitable for children, during pregnancy, or for anyone taking blood-thinning medication or sensitive to aspirin.
- Intense, sweet, wintergreen-like aroma
- Fresh, penetrating middle note
- Traditionally associated with warmth and invigoration
- Pairs well with benzoin, jasmine, sandalwood and rosemary
Blends well with: Benzoin, jasmine, sandalwood and rosemary
About this oil
Sweet Birch essential oil, also known as black birch or cherry birch, is steam distilled from the bark of Betula lenta. It has an intense, sweet, wintergreen-like aroma from its very high methyl salicylate content (over 90%), and sits as a sharp, penetrating middle note.
Its fresh scent is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with warmth and invigoration, and a single drop adds a cool, minty-sweet lift to woody and resinous blends. It is best enjoyed sparingly in a diffuser. Sweet Birch is one of the most potent oils in our range: it is toxic if swallowed, must always be well diluted, and is not suitable for children, during pregnancy, or for anyone taking blood-thinning medication or sensitive to aspirin.
- Intense, sweet, wintergreen-like aroma
- Fresh, penetrating middle note
- Traditionally associated with warmth and invigoration
- Pairs well with benzoin, jasmine, sandalwood and rosemary
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 1–2 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water, ideally blended with sandalwood or rosemary, for a fresh, minty-sweet room aroma. A little goes a long way.
- BlendingUse it as an accent rather than the main oil. One drop alongside softer oils such as benzoin or sandalwood is enough to lift a blend.
- Massage and aromatherapyNot recommended for home massage or bath use. If you do use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil and keep it to a very low level (no more than 0.5–1%, roughly 3–6 drops per 30ml) on small areas only. Patch test first.
Blends well with
Birch (sweet) Essential Oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Betula lenta |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Bark |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow liquid |
| Aroma | Intense, sweet and wintergreen-like |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml |
| Origin | Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Shelf life | 2 years when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Toxic if swallowed, even in small amounts. Never take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Keep dilution to 0.5–1% or lower and never add it to bath water.
- Contains over 90% methyl salicylate. Do not use if you take blood-thinning (anticoagulant) medication, have a bleeding disorder, or are sensitive to aspirin or salicylates.
- Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes, and do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Not suitable for babies and children, or during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
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