The Gains Of Essential Oil Distillation

By Lelia Hall


Many techniques or methods can be considered when talking about extracting the essential oils from those plant materials. One of the most effective techniques to do it is called steam distillation. This uses mist to pass over the plant material and pick up the essential oils that are needed. The moisture is condensed back into the water where the lubricant is separated.

One main advantage of the method is the act of producing pure lubricant. It is important to use a good essential oil distiller to achieve the goal. Other means like solvent extraction can yield the product which has the needed chemical by-product. You need to be sure of the methods to get the right result.

The three parts of the distillation tools include the still or retort, the separator and the condenser. Plants materials are introduced into the retort where it comes to be with the mist. The container is large enough to hold the plant materials and it is also strong enough to withstand the pressure or heat of the steam.

The plant materials can sit in the water to be boiled for hydrodistillation or steam production. It can also be suspended above the water by using grate or screen. This method is called wet steam method. The boiling water can also be in another container where the steam is produced below the material through the use of the pipe.

The heat from the haze can break open all fibers of the plants to highly expose the oil and for you to collect it. The combination can leave as well as pass through its condenser. The main component can be a form of copper tubes or pipes. The main purpose is to change the water vapor to its liquid form.

The by-product of this process can accelerate by applying refrigeration method or by using ice. It can give you the surface area needed for the moisture to escape. The overall combination of those products must pass through its condenser then to its separator. The container should be made of glass to fully hold the liquid.

The separator is usually made of essential oils which are removed for bottling. The water that is left after the skimming process can still do a helpful purpose. It is the case as well with lavender production. After the pure material is removed, the product called hydrosol can still be applied or used to make a perfect aroma. It can be used to manufacture air freshener to freshen your laundry.

The distillation equipment is also available in various forms. Some of them look like a small stove and others are formed like large commercial tools that are used by companies to manufacture oil products. The amount of the extracted product from those plant materials is indeed important for the production. It depends on the material that is distilled to produce the output.

You can buy your own distillation equipment or tool. It is always good to consider the methods first before the tool that will be used. You have to ensure that the methods are effective to get the best outcome.




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