HIGH ALTITUDE NATURALS Silver Birch Bud Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaf buds of the tree of Betula Pendula. Commonly, this Birch tree is also known as the European white birch, Russian birch, warty birch, or East Asian white birch, and is a species of tree in the family Betulaceae, native to Europe and parts of Asia, though in southern Europe, it is only found at higher altitudes. Its range extends into Siberia, China, and southwest Asia in the mountains of northern Turkey, the Caucasus, and northern Iran. It has been introduced into North America, where it is known as the European white birch, and is considered invasive in some states in the United States and parts of Canada. The tree can also be found in more temperate regions of Australia. The Birch oil is know to have powerful antioxidant activity (among others) and is used in skin and body care, herbal wellness products, massage oil, perfumes, fragrances, and air fresheners. Among other benefits, Birch essential oil helps support comfort with its vibrant and energizing smell. Some companies use it as a fragrance component in men's perfumes and colognes. Birch oil has a fresh aroma, a sharp and familiar fragrance. Regular use of Birch essential oil in skin and hair care can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sagging of skin, as well as give shine and luster to dull hair. Common names are: birch essential oil, black sweet birch oil, Betula Lenta essential oil, russin european birch oil, birch bud oil, Betula Pendula oil, Silver European Birch oil