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What methods are used to get essential oils out of the plant?

April 26, 2017Essential methods Oils plant Used

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What methods are used to get essential oils out of the plant?

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Distillation – The most common method for extracting essential oils is by steam distillation. You get only the volatile and water insoluble parts of a plant. Most essential oils are extracted by using this method. Expression – A method for extracting essential oils by pressure. Citrus oils are extracted by using this method. Solvent extraction – A method for extracting essential oils used when the oils would be damaged or destroyed using expression or distillation. Jasmine is an example. A solvent (such as hexane or heptane) is used to pull or dissolve the plant. The solvent is extracted for the creation of absolutes, concretes, and resinoids.