Birch Tar Essential Oil

• An effective insect repellant
• Provides a smoky scent for candles and melts
• Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
• Diuretic (only to be used under care of an expert)
• Enhances circulation when used in massage applications

Made from the bark of the Birch tree, Birch Tar essential oil has a smoky, woody aroma, slightly reminiscent of tar. It is often compared to the smoke of a campfire. It is slowly steam distilled from the bark of the birch tree.

Birch tar oil has strong antiseptic properties owing to a large amount of phenol derivatives and terpenoid derivatives. It is widely used in perfumery as a base note to impart leather, tar, smoky, and wintergreen notes. 

It is antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and an effective analgesic. It makes an effective insect repellant and insecticide. 

Birch Tar is an excellent diuretic. it is used for body detoxification and cleansing. It helps enhance the body's blood circulation and prevents toxins from collecting in muscles and skin.

Product Information:

Inci:  Betula Pendula

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Part of Plant: Bark of the Tree

Family: Betulaceae

Colour:  Brown

Scent: Reminiscent of the scent of a campfire with hints of tar and charred wood

Note: Base

Oils To Blend With:  Camphoraceous, citrus, earthy, herby, floral, minty, spicy and woodsy oils