Three Types of Hydrodistillation Three are three types of hydrodistillation for isolating essential oils from plant materials: 1. Water distillation 2. Water and steam distillation 3. Direct steam distillation 1.Water Distillation In this method, the material is completely immersed in water, which…Read More »
Essential oils are volatile aromatic substances extracted from the flowers, leaves, stems, roots or fruits of plants by steam distillation, extrusion, cold soaking or solvent extraction. Essential oils can be divided into diluted (combined essential oils) and undiluted (single essential oils). Essential oils…Read More »
Production process: material selection→mixing→canning→distillation→separation→refining→inspection→filling→sealing→packaging→finished product. (1) Material selection: Distilled ginger oil can be directly selected from dried ginger powder as raw material, or dried ginger can be used as raw material after being crushed and sieved, and can also be directly used…Read More »
Hydrodistillation In order to isolate essential oils by hydrodistillation, the aromatic plant material is packed in a still and a sufficient quantity of water is added and brought to a boil; alternatively, live steam is injected into the plant charge. Due to…Read More »
Essential oils are used in a wide variety of consumer goods such as detergents, soaps, toilet products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, confectionery food products, soft drinks, distilled alcoholic beverages (hard drinks) and insecticides. The world production and consumption of essential oils and perfumes…Read More »
When I think of summer I think of warmer weather, time at the cottage, relaxing in my garden and spending time with my children at the beach. Conversely, for some the challenge of planning activities for kids and planning vacations is enough…Read More »
If you don’t already use essential oils to relax and decompress, chances are, you’re likely using them in some form or another, whether it’s the tea tree oil in your face wash or the inyour bath bomb. What you might not know, however, is that they could…Read More »
Basil essential oil is extracted from the Ocimum basilicum plant. It is usually used to improve the flavor of many dishes today. However, its use is extended beyond the culinary world. Basil essential oils, also known as sweet basil oil, have been…Read More »
Much more than a wellness fad, people have used essential oils for over 5,000 years. In ancient medicine, these oils—which are made from the distilled extracts from plant flowers, leaves, bark, roots, resin and peels—were used in aromatherapy practices to treat many ailments and invigorate…Read More »
With the surge in popularity of essential oils, you can purchase and use these little vials for just about any bodily complaint. Got a headache? Peppermint oil just might ease the tension. Raging breakout? Some people swear by tea tree oil for acne. The list…Read More »
