Aromatherapy Guide to Essential Oils - Simplers Botanicals

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4 how arE EssEntial oils madE? Essential Oil distilleries have classically used steam distillation to produce essential oils. During distillation, steam is directed through the properly collected and prepared plant material. The hot steam captures the volatile essential oil and is then carried into a cooling unit where it condenses. This condensed steam, called distillate, contains both the essential oil of the plant, and a water portion called hydrosol. The two naturally separate. Like fine wines, the end result is dependent upon several factors which include growing methods (preferably organically grown, bio-dynamically grown, or ethically wildcrafted), geography, climate, soil conditions, and most importantly, the technique and expertise of the distiller. The amount of essential oil that each distillation yields is dependent upon the plant. Price is usually a reliable indicator of how much oil each crop yields. For example, it takes approximately 40 rose buds to produce a single drop of rose otto essential oil. 1 ml (approximately 30 drops), is sold for about $35 on the retail market. Lavender, on the other hand, yields approximately 4 liters of oil per ton of plant. A 5 ml (1/6 of an ounce) bottle of true lavender is found for about $10-$15. A relatively new method of extraction that is being employed is called carbon dioxide extraction, or CO2. This process utilizes the “supercritical” state of CO2, when it acts both as a gas and a liquid. The required equipment used for this method is quite expensive but yields a higher volume of extract, making more expensive oils such as frankincense, myrrh and vanilla more widely available. Solvent extraction is another method used to extract essential oils from plants. These oils are called absolutes and should be used for perfumery and blending only. Even though the solvents used are removed after extraction, absolutes are not considered by practitioners to be therapeutic grade. Common absolutes are jasmine, mimosa, and rose absolute. Citrus essential oils are cold-pressed from the fresh peel, making it imperative to choose only organic citrus oils for therapeutic purposes. Citrus oils should be used within 12-18 months and can be kept refrigerated if desired.
simplErs suGGEstEd GuidElinE to dosaGEs & dilutions of EssEntial oils application # of drops amount of carrier Massage Oil/Lotion 50-60 4 ounces oil Ointment 50-60 2 ounces oil Topical 50-60 1 ounce oil Compress 5 8 ounces water Bath 10-15 Tub of water Foot Bath 8-10 Bowl of water Facial Sauna 2-5 Bowl of water Facial Mask 2-3 1 tsp. Clay w/honey or 4 drops veg. oil for dry skin Facial Oil 6-8 1/3 ounce oil Cleanser 25 4 ounces oil Hair Oil 25 1 ounce oil Douche 5 1 liter water Capsules 1-3 (25-75mg) 3 drops in Veg. Oil Suppositories 4 1 gram cocoa butter Body Mist 10-20 4 ounces water Room Spray 20-30 4 ounces water 1ml = 25-30 drops 5ml = 1/6 ounce 15ml = 1/2 ounce 30ml = 1 ounce 60ml = 2 ounce 25mg = 1 drop This booklet contains information on the use and specific properties of Simplers Botanicals essential oils. We cannot assure you will get similar results with essential oils other than those provided by Simplers Botanicals due to great variation in quality, authenticity and purity of essential oils being sold on the market by other companies. This information is for education purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please consult a health care professional if you have any serious medical conditions. 5
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