Essential oils

An essential oil is a highly concentrated and complex liquid extract that is obtained through the steam distillation process of aromatic plants or different parts of these plants, such as flowers, leaves, wood, roots, bark or fruits. Essentially, an essential oil represents the distilled essence of the aromatic plant in question. It is composed of a wide variety of terpene and aromatic molecules, which are especially active and valuable in promoting health and well-being in daily life. Within the vast plant kingdom, only a small fraction of around 10% of plant species have the ability to synthesize essential oils. However, these aromatic plants that can produce essential oils show a remarkable level of sophistication in their chemical composition and properties. To accurately identify the molecular compositions of essential oils, highly advanced chemical analysis tools such as chromatography and mass spectroscopy are used. These methods allow a detailed analysis of the chemical components present in essential oils, which contributes to a better understanding of their properties and applications in various fields, from aromatherapy to traditional medicine and the cosmetic industry.