How
do we get essential oils ? Back to
Top Essential oils are not actually oily most of them are very light liquids
that do not dissolve in water but evaporate instantly in the air. The liquid is
held in tiny sacs in the plant, to get the liquid before it evaporates can be
very difficult, there are 4 ways to do this, distillation, expression,
maceration, effleurage, gas extraction, solvent extraction.
Essential oils are far from simple substances. In fact, we dont
appreciate how chemically complex essential oils really are. Every
essential oil contains an amazing array of carbohydrates and enzymes,
proteins and fats, vitamins, minerals and glycosides. But the powerful
potential of an essential oil is found in its delicate mosaic of
aromatic molecules. Even a fairly simple essential oil may contain
anywhere from 80 to 300 different chemical constituents
The aromatic molecules in an essential oil are what gives it its
distinctive fragrance. And while fragrance itself can have profound
effects upon our emotions, these aromatic molecules, because of their
chemical make-up, have many other effects, as well.
Once and plants have been harvested they are processed
and stored very quickly to preserve the freshness. The quality of oils
like fine wines can vary from year to year, always buy pure natural
essential oils cheap synthetic oils may smell ok but do not have the
therapeutic value of the real thing. Some oils like rose oil may seem
very expensive but it takes on ton of rose petals to make 300g of rose
oil.
Distillation~ high
pressure steam passed over flowers in a still essential oil is
vaporized, steam carrying the oil passes through a cooling system,
the oil condenses and is separated easily from the water.
Expression~ normally used
for citrus oils , this involves literally squeezing out the oils
from rinds and peel into a sponge.
Maceration~ flowers are
soaked in hot oil to break down cells, releasing fragrance into the
oil which is then purified and the aromatics extracted.
Enfleurage~ for flower
essences which are difficult to extract. Petals and flowers are
crushed between wooden framed glass trays smeared with fat until fat
is saturated with perfume.
Gas extraction~ has the
advantage of not using heat, some oils are destroyed by strong heat,
this process uses high pressure to extract the essence.
Solvent extraction~ plant
material is placed in a container with solvent (hexane), blades
inside the drum mix together, solvent dissolves out oil, its placed
in another heated vessel, solvent vaporizes off leaving a resin,
then separated by pure alcohol.
Generally essential oils consist of chemical compounds
which have
hydrogen, carbon and oxygen
as their building
blocks. these can be subdivided into two main groups 1 hydrocarbons 2
oxygenated compounds.
Chemical Compounds
Terpenes~
limonene-antiviral, found in 90% of citrus oils, pinene-antiseptic
found in pine, chamazuleneand farnesol-anti inflammatory
found in chamomile. Also camphene, cadinene, caryophyllene, cedrene,
dipentene, phellandrene, terpinene, sabinene, myrcene.
Esters~ probably the most
found, including acetate-sedative found in lavender, geranyl
acetate-fungicidal found in marjoram. Also bornyl acetate, eugenyl
acetate, lavendulyl acetate.
Aldehydes~
citral-antiseptic
found in lemon. Also benzaldehyde, cinnamic, cuminic, perillaldehyde.
Ketones~ some of the most
common toxic constituents are ketones thujone found in penny royal
mugwort (not used by aromatherapists) not all ketones are dangerous
safe to use ones include jasmone and fenchone-ease congestion found
in fennel. Also camphor, carvone, methone, methyl nonyl,
pinocamphone.
Phenols~
these havea
strong bactericidal and stimulating effectbut can irritate the
skin,thymol-found in tyme. Also carvacrol, mythal eugenol, methl
chavicol, anethole, safrole, myristicin, apiol.
Oxides~ the most important which is eucalyptol
expectorant found in eucalyptus. Also linalol, ascaridol, bisabolol,
bisabolone
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils for their scent and
therapeutic effect. Here are some of the oils that can be
used in aromatherapy.
Essential Oils
Hydrosols
Infused Oils
Absolutes
Co2s
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Almond Sweet
Oil one of the most popular carrier oils. Cold pressed
yields the highest quality.
Pale yellow in colour slightly viscous and oily in
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High in essential fatty acids. An excellent emollient is
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Cold pressed Jojoba is a light golden
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Contains myristic acid which is an anti-inflammatory
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Organic Lavender Oil
Organic TeaTree Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
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Sweet, fruity, herbal floral aroma.
Properties are balancing, soothing, normalizing, relaxing, and healing.
Blends well with Bay, Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary sage, Geranium, Jasmine, Lemon,
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Tea Tree Essential Oil 10ml
A pale yellow to greenish colour with a warm, spicy, medicinal aroma.
Properties include cleansing, purifying, and uplifting.
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Organic Geranium Oil
Organic Rose Oil
Geranium Chinese Oil 10ml
Powerful, leafy-rose aroma with fruity undertones.
Used in skin care products for its fragrance, toning,
and cleansing properties. Properties: soothing,
mood-lifting, balancing, sluggish congested skin. Blends
well with, Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary sage,
Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lime, Rose, Rosemary,
Sandlewood
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Rose Maroc Absolute Oil 5ml
Floral, waxy, and a slightly spicy note. Rich long
lasting rose aroma.
Has a soothing effect on emotions. Lifts the heart and
eases nervous tension. Romantic and uplifting.
Blends well with, Bergamot, Chamomile, Clary sage,
Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa,
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Mandarin
Oil
Roman Chamomile
Expressed from the peel of ripe fruit, the aroma is sweet, tangy with light
floral undertones.
Has an uplifting effect
Blends well with Basil, Bergamot, Black pepper, Chamomile, Grapefruit, Lavender,
Lemon, Marjoram, Palmarosa, Rose.
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Aroma is strong fruity herbal, contains only trace amounts of the
intense blue azulene,
It is a mild, soothing relaxing oil.
Blends well with Angelica, Benzoin, Bergamot, Geranium, Jasmin, Lavender, Lemon
Neroli, Patchouli, Rose, Ylang Ylang
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