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Essential Oil Distilling Equipment
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007Essential oil distilling equipment can be complicated and expensive, depending on how much oil you need. Remember, it takes a lot of the organic material to make even one ounce of pure essential oil. Also, keep in mind that not all essential oils are made by distillation. Some are made by solvent extraction (like jasmine) […]
Essential Oil Hydrosols
Monday, August 13th, 2007You may have heard of aromatherapy hydrosols, and wondered what they are. Primarily water, they’re part of the distillation process.
The steam and water distillation processes used for extracting essential oils from plants, roots, flowers and fruits produce water. This leftover water retains the scent of the plant from which it was extracted and the […]
Aromatherapy Essential Oils - extracting them from plants, gently
Monday, July 30th, 2007The aim with the extraction methods for essentials oils is that the methods used are as gentle as possible. The oils are very delicate, and harsh chemicals can change their structure. They can also leave residues, which would make the oils unsuitable for aromatherapy.
One very popular method of extracting essential oils for aromatherapy is called […]
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