birch bud extract
binomial name: betula alba
distilled from the leaf buds of the birch tree, the tar is first extracted from the birch bark and steam-distilled to an oil known for its skin-healing properties.
benefit: an active botanical, birch bud extract is used primarily to ease muscular and joint pain and aid in circulation. a natural antiseptic, native americans in north america used the extracts as a tonic, an anti-inflammatory, and in drinks for natural removal of toxins.
