Essential oil
General description of the method; for a specific herb always check suitability, plant part and safety on its card.
A concentrated aromatic plant product; use depends on the specific product.
- Difficulty:
- Hard
- Equipment:
- A finished product and only the accessories specified in its directions.
- General preparation safety
Some species are toxic internally. Skin and mucosa irritation. Pets (especially cats) can be sensitive. Pregnancy, children, epilepsy — verify expert sources.
More detail
Essential oil is a concentrated plant product obtained, for example, by steam distillation or pressing. A general drop count or dilution ratio does not establish safe use.
Choose a finished product intended for your purpose and follow its directions. Do not apply it to skin or swallow it unless the manufacturer explicitly allows that use. This overview is not a recipe for home dilution.
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Recipes in the catalogue
These herbs have a published step-by-step procedure for this method — full instructions are on the herb card under processing.
Herbs in the catalogue
Published herbs that list this method on the card.
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- BuchuAgathosma betulina
- CloveSyzygium aromaticum
- Common juniperJuniperus communis
- English lavenderLavandula angustifolia
- Greek sageSalvia fruticosa
- Green cardamomElettaria cardamomum
- Makrut limeCitrus hystrix
- NutmegMyristica fragrans
- PatchouliPogostemon cablin
- PeppermintMentha × piperita
- Shell gingerAlpinia zerumbet
- Tea treeMelaleuca alternifolia
- VetiverChrysopogon zizanioides