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What are natural essential oils - Aromatherapy Oils? Depending on the species of plant, essential oils are extracted from the petals, leaves, roots, buds, twigs, rhizomes, wood, bark, resin or fruit. In a few cases, every part of the plant growing above ground is used. There are several ways of obtaining the oil, the most common being steam distillation. This involves putting the plant material in a large, closed container, known as a vat, and forcing steam through it. The heat and pressure release the tiny droplets of essential oil from the plant, which then rise with the steam, out through the spiral tube. This cools the steam and turns it back into a liquid, the essential oil (being generally lighter than water, will float on the top and can be skimmed off.
Essential Oils
Volatile oils, typically fragrant, which are extracted from botanicals using
steam distillation. Essential Oils are normally liquid, but in some cases, such
as Anise, may be solid, depending on temperature. For commercial purposes
expressed oils such as Orange are identified as Essential Oils, while they
technically are not.
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Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Products Safety
Never use Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils, Absolute Oils, and Aromatherapy
Products as a substitute for necessary medical care. Keep oils tightly closed and out of reach of children. Never ingest undiluted essential oils. Don't use undiluted oils on your skin. Dilute oils with vegetable oils, one to three drops per tablespoon. Keep oils away from eyes and mucous membranes. Skin test oils before using. Dilute a small amount and apply to the skin of your inner arm or back of knee. Do not use if redness or irritation occurs. If redness, burning, itching or irritation occur, stop using oil immediately. Use less rather than more.
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