An essential oil is an aromatic, volatile liquid that is within many shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds and that is usually extracted through steam distillation. There is more and more research being done on a wide variety of uses for essential oils. The research shows that essential oils have enormous potential to assist the body balance a wide variety of conditions ranging from arthritis to sprains. Clearly, 100% pure essential oils have the potential to provide us with a healthy and vibrant future.
The chemistry of an essential oil is very complex and may consist of hundreds of different and unique chemical compounds. They are more potent than dried herbs because the distillation process makes them so concentrated. The key to using essential oils to assist the body in achieving good health and reducing discomfort is in the quality of the oil. The majority of essential oils readily available are adulterated. Essential oils that can assist the body in balancing are undiluted and 100% pure as verified by independent laboratory testing. Many things can affect the quality, and therefore the chemical composition, of an essential oil. These include the seed source, the soil quality, the time of harvest, the temperature and pressure used for distillation, the number of distillations, the type and composition of the distillation vessel, and the amount of time the plant material is distilled. And of course, no chemicals should be used anywhere in the process. To get the desired benefits from an essential oil, it is of upmost importance to use one that lives up to the highest standards.