What are essential oils?

Essential oils are contained in elements of plant food or plant origin, such as in:



* Flowers
* Fruit
* Roots
* Leaves
* Wood,
* Stems and bark.

Essential oils are composed of different volatile mixtures. These are formed in the plant cells and then enriched in so-called Exkretbehältern. serve as Exkretbehälter such as glandular hairs, or scales, oil cells, which are located in various parts of plants. Each plant has a characteristic for them essential oil with a specific intense odor.
We see chamomile flowers.
In chamomile essential oils are included.

Well-known examples of plant parts with a high content of essential oils are:

* Eucalyptus leaves
* Chamomile flowers
* Peppermint leaves
* Fennel
* Pine needles

To obtain essential oils, plant components are pressed out. Another method is distillation with water or steam, can also be obtained by using the oils of specific substances. Essential oils are often extended to other similar substances.