|
 Birch oil is rare oil which has myriad health benefits. Its most therapeutic uses involve external application especially for sore, cramped muscles and for skin or scalp irritations. The Birch bark is often distilled with wintergreen leaves and birch oil has often been substituted for wintergreen. This decorative tree is native to the northern hemisphere and grows up to 15-20 meters in height. In Scandinavia, young birch leaflets and twigs are bound into bundles and used in the sauna to tone the skin and promote the circulation.
Properties of Birch Oil
The Birch oil has a bitter, pungent taste with cooling, moisturizing energy. The typical properties of this oil include analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, disinfectant, diuretic, stimulant and warming.
Blending of Birch Oil
It mixes well with Wintergreen oil, Eucalyptus oil, Myrtle oil, Juniper oil, Orange oil, Lavender oil, Pine oil, Fir oil and Rosemary oil.
Health Benefits of Birch Oil
It stimulates the nervous, circulatory, digestive and excretory systems.
It is capable of reducing body temperature during fever by promoting perspiration.
It also helps to remove toxins from the body through sweat during fever.
It reduces pain in the joints and muscles.
It is helpful during headaches and toothaches.
It provides relief in diseases associated with improper circulation such as edema, rheumatism, and arthritis.
It purifies the blood by removing toxins like uric acid from the blood through increased urination and perspiration.
It promotes digestion and helps people to loose weight.
It lowers blood pressure.
It can also be used for external application for sore, cramped muscles, and skin irritation.
Other Uses of Birch Oil
It is used as massage oil for compresses and bath.
It is excellent for hair growth.
It is sometimes used in after-shave lotions because it has a smell reminiscent of leather.
Can be applied directly to the skin for young or sensitive skin. However, one should consult with an expert before applying as it may cause irritation.
Caution about Birch Oil
This oil should not be used on a person, who is underweight. Pregnant women should also avoid birch oil.
(Last Updated on : 30-12-2014)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recently Updated Articles in Naturopathy
|
|
|
| • | Principles of Naturopathy
Principles of Naturopathy are the basic tenets on which the Nature Cure system is based. Naturopathy is a holistic health care system which has its roots deeply seated in the ancient cultural heritage of India.
| | | • | Unani Medicine in India
Unani medicine in India has brought about a noteworthy transformation of the medical science in the country. Unani-tibb or Unani Medicine also spelled Yunani Medicine (in Arabic, Hindi-Urdu and Persian) means “Greek Medicine.”
| | | • | Exercises in Naturopathy
Exercises in Naturopathy are of utmost importance and the lack of natural exercise is considered one of the chief causes of weakness and illness.
| | | • | Pine Oil
The pine oil is an essential oil that is used in paint thinners, paints, varnishes, etc. It is also used in massage applications, to soothe inflammation, soreness, aches, pain, and gout and also to stimulate and enhance circulation.
| | | • | Homeopathic Treatment for Hair Fall
Homeopathic treatment for hair fall assimilates within its domain an array of medicines, wholly natural in attempt. There are numerous kinds of treatments for hair fall in homeopathy, which can effectively repair the problem.
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
