Birch Oil Benefits: 8 Great Uses

Many elements that exist in nature can be transferred into oil. As long as the element has healing or therapeutic properties, it can be transformed easily into oils for a myriad of different uses. Birch oil comes directly from the birch on specific trees and has surprising health-related qualities. Birch types are from predominately deciduous trees and go by the names of Black Birch, Cherry Birch or Sweet Birch. The primary health benefits attributed to birch essential oil are that it is a stimulate, disinfectant, antiseptic, astringent, antidepressant, insecticide and a diuretic. Listed below are several of the ways to use birch oil and some of its powerful effects. 

Disinfectant And Antiseptic

These are probably two of the most imperative properties of the oil. This oil has natural amounts of both methyl salicylate and salicylic acid, which are used in many bactericides and germicides. This means that many of the antibacterial products you buy in the store likely have those two key ingredients. The bad part about that though is that other harmful and unsafe ingredients are also included in those products. But not birch oil. This 100% natural oil derived from trees can protect the skin from both fungal and bacterial infections.

Stimulate And Antidepressant

Naturally a stimulant, birch oil is used for a plethora of different issues where the excretory, circulatory, digestive or nervous system may need a boost. What's great about this oil is that boost can be obtained in a natural way - not through medication or pharmaceuticals that drain your pocket and can potentially become habit forming. The properties within the oil contain essential hormones and enzymes that can be used to promote stimuli in sluggish systems. It has also been used in those who suffer with diabetes as it helps to increase insulin production and balance out blood sugar levels.

Tonic And Astringent

For generations this oil has been used on the skin as an effective toner. When used as an external application in small doses, it's even been proven to eliminate wrinkles and tighten skin that has begun to sag. Because of its effective astringent qualities, it can be incorporated into daily facial care routines in order to see a difference in the face's appearance after using it with consistency.

Insecticide

One thing about many essential oils is that they commonly have specific properties that insects find displeasing and even deadly. Eliminating bugs in the home can be incredibly tiresome and frustrating, especially when all you have to choose from are those harmful, chemically-laced bug repellants available in stores. This offers you a natural alternative. Try using several drops of birch oil and water in a bottle and spraying all affected areas of the home or space. You'll start seeing bugs less and less.

Diuretic

The components found within birch oil, betulenol and betulene actual promote urination. This allows the detoxification of the body to happen at a quicker rate. It also promotes digestion and has been linked to helping people lose weight as well. Urination assists in the prevention of kidney stones and painful health ailments such as arthritis and gout.

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Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.