Sweet Birch Essential Oil 50ml – Betula Lenta | Steam Distilled Russia

Discover the clean, sweet warmth of pure Sweet Birch Essential Oil, steam distilled from the bark of Betula Lenta sourced from Russia. Fresh, sweet and distinctively aromatic — with a warm, wintergreen-like sweetness, a clean, slightly medicinal clarity and a smooth, gently woody depth — Sweet Birch is one of the most distinctive, characterful and aromatically unique essential oils in aromatherapy and natural formulation.

Betula Lenta — the Sweet Birch or Black Birch — is a deciduous hardwood tree native to the forests of eastern North America and parts of Russia, prized for centuries for its extraordinarily fragrant bark. Sweet Birch Essential Oil is rich in methyl salicylate — the same naturally occurring compound responsible for the characteristic aroma of wintergreen — giving it a clean, sweet and distinctively warming aromatic character that is immediately recognisable and deeply evocative of the forest. This high methyl salicylate content makes Sweet Birch a particularly potent and distinctive oil, and one that should always be used with care and in well-diluted formulations.

Birch trees have been revered across the cultures of the northern hemisphere since antiquity — in Celtic tradition, the Birch was the first tree of the Ogham alphabet, a symbol of new beginnings, renewal and purification; in Scandinavian and Slavic folk tradition, Birch branches were used in sauna rituals to stimulate the skin and cleanse the body; and in Russian folk medicine, Birch bark, sap and leaves have been used in traditional practice for centuries. Sweet Birch Essential Oil is a popular ingredient in natural skincare formulations, massage blends and aromatherapy products, prized for its clean, warming and distinctively sweet aromatic character.

This 50ml size is ideal for professional formulators, therapists and those who incorporate Sweet Birch regularly into their practice or product making.

Product Details:

• Latin Name: Betula Lenta
• Part of Plant: Bark
• Origin: Russia
• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
• Size: 50ml

How to Use:

• Diffusion/Oil Burner: Add 1–2 drops only to your diffuser or oil burner — Sweet Birch is a highly potent oil; use sparingly for a clean, sweet and warming aromatic atmosphere
• Massage: Blend with a carrier oil such as Sweet Almond or Jojoba — use in very low dilutions only due to the high methyl salicylate content
• Skincare: A valued addition to natural skincare formulations when used in very low dilutions — always dilute very well in a carrier oil or cream before topical use
• Blending: Blends well with Cedarwood, Pine, Juniper, Lavender, Peppermint and other woody, fresh or herbal essential oils — use sparingly as its distinctive aroma can easily dominate a blend
• Topical: Always dilute very thoroughly with a carrier oil before any topical application — use in very low dilutions only

Cautions:

Sweet Birch Essential Oil contains a very high concentration of methyl salicylate and must be used with great care. Always dilute very well with a carrier oil — use in very low dilutions only. Not suitable for use by those with a salicylate sensitivity or allergy, or those taking blood-thinning medications. Keep out of reach of children — toxic in large amounts. Not suitable for use during pregnancy. If you are nursing or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. For external use only. Do not use internally — Sweet Birch Essential Oil is toxic if ingested.