Botanical oils can be produced in a wide variety of ways. One of the most popular methods that is used to create the oils is through distillation. With this method, the oils will be isolated from the rest of the plant’s materials.
Another method includes mechanical pressing. The plant will be pressed down in a control fashion until the oils start to leave the plant and then are collected in a canister. The oils will then be separated from any of the other plant materials that may have escaped the plant during the pressing process.
Other companies will use an evaporator machine to obtain the oils. In this method, another oil or carbon dioxide will be inserted into the plant. This will then mix with the plant’s essential oils and it will make it an easier process for the plant’s oils to be extracted. The essential oils will then leave the plant, along with whatever substance was inserted into the plant. After a time period, the substance that was inserted into the plant will evaporate, leaving only the botanical oils from the plant behind. Many people believe that using the evaporation method is one of the purest ways to obtain the oils from the plant since it ensures that no other substance will be left behind once the evaporation process is complete.
What Are Botanical Oils?
Botanical oils, also known as essential oils, are the oils that come from plants. Known as “essential” because most of the oils that come from their specific plant are considered to be the “essence” of that plant due to its odor, flavor, or its healing properties. Currently, it is believed that younger plants are able to produce more oils than older plants due to the younger plants holding more juices from growth. Some companies or clients prefer to use the older version of a plant for their oils though because the older plants are known for being richer in certain nutrients that can have additional beneficial properties.
Over the last several years, essential oils have become more popular in Western culture because of their enticing scents or the belief that some of the oils can hold medical properties. Some oils advertise their ability to help people overcome colds more quickly, while other oils are placed on parts of the body to help alleviate the pains of arthritis, and other oils are used to help the recipient fall asleep.
Currently, on the market, essential oils can be primarily used in three main ways. They are used to improve the odor of soaps, perfumes, and detergents, along with a wide range of other cosmetic products. They can be used as flavors in a wide variety of items, including bakery goods, candies, and soft drinks. Last, but not least, they can be used as a remedy for minor ailments.
With all of the different uses and applications for botanical oils, there is an oil that is perfect for almost everyone on almost any occasion.
