Birch Tar Essential Oil
White birch is a tree found growing to a height of 65 feet in the northern U.S., Canada, Russia and northern Europe. It has white bark which can be peeled off in horizontal strips. its leaves are cordate, bright green above and lighter beneath, serrate, and hairy. Both male and female trees bear flowers; but only the female will bear seed cones.
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| Botanical Name: | Betula alba L. |
| Family: | Betulaceae |
| Synonyms: | White birch, canoe birch, paper birch, birch (white) |
| See Also: | Birch White |
| Parts Used: | Bark |
| Extraction Method: | Dry distillation. (Rectified by steam distillation) |
| Appearance: | Dark brown viscous liquid |
| Aroma Description: | Smokey, herby, leathery, balsamic odour. |
| Perfume note: | Base |
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| Blends well with: | Cananga, Benzoin, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Rosemary. |
| Historical Uses: | The odour of Russian leather is due to the application of birch tar in the process of dressing. It likewise imparts durability to leather, and it is owing to its presence that books bound in Russia leather, are not liable to become moldy. |
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