components used in aromatherapy
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Components used in Aromatherapy
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Essential OilsCarrier Oil or other BasesFloral Water or HydrosolsAbsolutes
Main Components
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Some Component Basics
2 components from steam distillation of aromatic plants materials.
Most volatile, thin often colourless liquid is ESSENTIAL OIL
The watery base is HYDROSOL or FLORAL WATER
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Steam Distillation
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Essential Oil
Forms the basis of aromatherapy
Main therapeutic component
Requires dilution
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Carrier Oil and Other Bases
Usually vegetable oils.
Different bio-chemical properties
Often used as edible oils
Very good solvent for essential oils
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Floral Water or Hydrosol
Not just a by-product
Topical application
Good for skin and hair care
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Absolute
Different, Low temperature process
Thick viscous fluid
Useful in pharmaceutical products
Used by highly trained aromatherapists
