Birch trees have been renowned for thousands of years for their overwhelming usefulness in a variety of pursuits. The main draw of this tree is the remarkable oil embedded in its bark.

With the method in the video below, you can extract that oil for yourself and use it whenever you want.

As stated in the video, this oil makes for a great natural solution for psoriasis and eczema and can be used as a natural glue much in the way that pine resin can be used. It can also make for a great oil for a candle lamp if you add a wick to a small puddle of oil.

In the same way, this oil can be added to a fire starting kit and will help your tinder catch if you pour a few drops of oil on it beforehand.

This is an insanely useful tip for those of use who love everything about how useful birch oil is.