Essential Oils are extracted from herbs, plants and flowers through a process called steam distillation. The oils are called 'essential', because they contain the essence of the scent from the natural plant, flower or herb from which it is extracted. The oils are made with a still, that can vary in size and hold several gallons of oils at one time. Some people are even having essential oil parties and they are growing in popularity. For those seeking natural cures this is the best way to do it.

What Is Essential Oils Used For ?
Essential oils can be used to flavor foods, for skin treatments, for treatment of diseases like cancer, in perfumes, soaps and for even helping with curing yeast infections, just to name a few. While steam distillation is the main way for extracting essential oils, two other ways for extraction are expression and solvent extraction. The expression process does not use heat and is taken from the skins of many fruits. It is called the cold process and does not use solvents. The solvent extraction uses an extraction process that takes from fats and oils.

What Is The Scientific Evidence of Essential Oils ?
As studies are done around the world, including in countries like the United States, Europe, Japan and Australia, these studies are used by the food, cosmetics, flavoring and tobacco industries and are showing positive results. These studies are proving that the use of these essential oils are productive, in these areas to the overall buying public. However, one discrepancy in the use of essential oils is that the oils have not been generally authorized and trade marked by agencies that bring products into the main stream market. Also, because this trademark is not on these essential oils, funding is an issue for getting the oils mass manufactured, to be used within everyday life products.
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How To Use Essential Oils Safely ?
Remember when using essential oils, to take a skin patch test, meaning to place a small amount away from the area to make sure that you are not allergic. Also, keep in mind that you try the oils on yourself, before trying them on small children or babies. Keep in mind that these were done from extreme temperatures, so make sure that the person you buy the oils from, to do research and ask question to make sure that you are getting the essential oils from a qualified person. When making homemade creams, make sure that you follow instructions, without adding anything that you think you may know. Don't try to make essential oils or hand made creams on your own, especially if you have little to no experience in doing so.