WHAT EXACTLY IS AN
ESSENTIAL OIL?
Essential oils are fragrant substances derived from plants -
usually by steam distillation.
Can come from any part of the plant –
flowers
leaves
fruit
rind
seed
resin
root
flowers
leaves
fruit
rind
seed
resin
root
How much of what?
Rose essential oil – 60,000 roses for a single ounce of oil
Lavender essential oil –220 pounds produces 7 pounds of oil
Rose essential oil – 60,000 roses for a single ounce of oil
Lavender essential oil –220 pounds produces 7 pounds of oil
Jasmine –
1,000 pounds of flower for a single ounce of oil
Citrus –5.5 tons for one pound of oil.
Citrus –5.5 tons for one pound of oil.
General Rule – essential oils 75-100
x stronger than dried herbs,
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