Synonym(s)
Birch wood tar; oleum rusci; pix betulae
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Tar obtained by dry distillation of the bark and branches of the hanging birch (mainly in Sweden, Finland, Russia).
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Eczema, seborrheic eczema of the scalp.
Notice! Contains 6% phenols (guaiacol, cresol, creosol, xylenol), carcinogenic and phototoxic!
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5-10% in ointments and creams as well as in solutions and shaking mixtures.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer