Distillation of essential oils

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When we talk about natural herbs and spices, or naturally grown florals like lavender, jasmine, marigold, etc., we cannot ignore the use of them in the essential oils. And to understand how these fresh florals and herbs are used and the essential oil is distilled, we first need to know what are these essential oils.

 

What are essential oils?

Many plants produce aromatic and medicinal flowers or seeds, that is processed and distilled to get the liquid extract, that liquid obtained is the essential oil. Since they are extracted from the plant matter, they have a very strong smell. Sometimes manufacturers add these extracts to a carrier oil to increase its amount, in that case, they are not pure or organic essential oils but a mixture mostly.

 

How are they used?

Essential oils are used vastly in the cosmetic and makeup industry to create, perfumes, body washes, to add fragrance to creams and lotions, etc. Essential oil Albania is also used extensively for natural medicine like in aromatherapy. The active ingredient in essential oils comes with the distillation of herbs or herbal distillation.

 

We will explain how distillation of essential oils is done but first here is the list of most popular plants that are used for the distillation to obtain the liquid extract that is an essential oil:

  • Mimosa
  • Rosemary
  • Cinnamon
  • Juniper
  • Sassafras
  • Patchouli
  • Dill
  • Coriander
  • Fennel
  • Lavender
  • Jasmine
  • Lemon
  • Tea tree
  • Eucalyptus
  • Orange
  • Chamomile
  • Sweet orange
  • Peppermint
  • Carnation
  • Clove

How is the distillation of essential oil carried out?

The method is called hydro distillation which is of 3 types- water distillation, water, and steam distillation, and direct distillation through steam.

 

In water distillation the plant material like submerged in water and heated to be boiled. It is then condensed and cooled to get the oil separated from the water.

 

Likewise, the other two methods also are used to wet the plant product and to separate the oil through water or steam.

 

The European country Albania provides the raw material of these herbs and spices that later is used for the distillation of essential oils. The country is famous for its terrains, and hills covered with natural flora that is still cultivated naturally and handpicked by companies like Bidaj, to keep the active ingredients of the plants intact when it reaches you.

At Bidaj, the medicinal herbs and spices are gathered all in the most organic way. As a certified organic, the company offers a wide range and the best quality of dried herbs and spices that are used as medicines and aromatics in our day to day life.