Essential Oils, Part 1, Herbs part 3
What really are essential oils and how are they made?
This video does a great job of explaining all about essential oils.
There are various ways of extracting essential oils from plants and herbs.
Some are better than others.
035 – Essential Oils – Part 1 (Herbs part – 3)
Essential oils are basically the immune system of the plant. They help the plant to fight off:
- Bugs
- Diseases
- Fungi
Essential oils also help bugs, birds and nectar loving creatures know what kind of plant they are.
Many ancient cultures used essential oils. They have a very long history of use.
One example, sometimes hunters would rub rosemary on themselves to help them remember their path. Rosemary has been known to help the mind.