HOW ESSENTIAL OILS ARE MADE

Essential oil distilling is more than a job, it is an exact art. The person who is controlling the distiller must have a complete understanding of the distilling process required to maintain all the natural goodness and life essence of oils in order to maintain all beneficial aspects which the oils offer and be able to produce the therapeutic and natural substance of the oils. If the pressure is not exactly what is required for each specific oil extraction depending on the plant used, such as too high or too low,, or the temperature is too high, it may change the molecular structure of the fragrance molecule, alter the chemistry of the plants natural balance, therefore, resulting in an inferior distillation of the essential oils.

For example – distillation of lavender should not exceed 3 pounds of pressure, temperature should not exceed 245 degrees & should be distilled for 2 hours. A distiller who is only interested in profit will distill lavender for 15 minutes at very high temperature & very high pressure.

Another factor for completely and accurately distilling essential oils is that some plants require different time frames for being allowed to sit after being harvested so that the sugars needed are available.  Knowing the proper time to harvest, what the proper maturity is, and how soon to start distilling is also of major importance.

Having the distillation facilities readily available without transporting the essential oil plants far from the farms where they are grown makes a huge difference in being able to distill them at the greatest opportune time for the very best results.

There is a huge amount of knowledge required in order to bring forth the very best oils from the very best plants which are grown on the most pristine soil.  Much study is necessary to learn about this special science.  MAny years are required in order to know exactly how, when, and where to have the necessary elements which will result in the greatest quality of essential oils possible.  The company which has all of this is the company I completely trust.  They have the farms, distilling facilities and the farms, and the greatest knowledge base for offering the very best essential oils available.

I will write more about the oils, distilling process, the company, and related topics so that you can know and share this knowledge.  

Safe travels and many blessings.