Essential Oils

Essential oils are volatile and odourful substances which are produced by certain plants.

The usual method of obtaining an essential oil, is by steam distillation , an invention originating from the tenth century and conceived by a certain Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenne.

Although the process has evolved since the tenth century, the principal remains the same.

Inside the still, steam is passed over the given plant, the result of which is then gathered in a container (kept at room temperature) to receive the condensed liquid. The liquid soon separates into floral water and essential oil, due to the difference in density.

Steam distillation is recognised as an organic procedure.


		ESSENTIAL OILS

	Essential oils are volatile and odourful substances which are produced by certain plants. The usual method of obtaining an essential oil, is by steam distillation , an invention originating from the tenth century and conceived by a certain Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenne. Although the process has evolved since the tenth century, the principal remains the same. Inside the still, steam is passed over the given plant, the result of which is then gathered in a container (kept at room temperature) to receive the condensed liquid. The liquid soon separates into floral water and essential oil, due to the difference in density. Steam distillation is recognised as an organic procedure.