Description
Description: Birch trees are known for their papery white bark and their beautiful red Autumn leaves.
Historically, birch trees had an important role in the lives of indigenous people. Their bark was used to create wigwams, tee-pees, canoes, buckets, kettles, utensils and more.
It was commonly believed that birch trees could not be hit by lightning, so during great storms people would often seek refuge beneath them.
Botanical Name: Betula
alba
Common Names: White
birch, bouleau, berke
Medicinal Part: Bark
INCI Name:
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Max % Ashes: 6.0
Max % Foreign Matters: 5.0
Max % Loss on Drying: 12.0
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