Essential oil extraction Flashcards
What extraction method is used for Jasmine
Concrete from solvent extraction then further solvent extraction creates an absolute which is then steam distilled. Enfleurage is traditional
Which part of the plant is used for:
Eucalyptus smithii
Leaves
What extraction method is used for Bergamot
Expression
What extraction method is used for Cedarwood
Steam distillation
What extraction method is used for Geranium
Steam distillation
What extraction method is used for Vetiver
Steam distillation
What extraction method is used for Ylang Ylang
Steam distillation
Which part of the plant is used for:
Cedarwood atlas
Wood stumps or saw dust
Which part of the plant is used for:
Juniper
Berry only for aromatherpay but an oil can be made from the needles and wood
What extraction method is used for Marjoram
Steam distillation
What extraction method is used for Rose damask
Best comes from steam distillation Many from solvent extraction producing concrete then absolute
Which part of the plant is used for:
Peppermint
Leaves and flowers
What extraction method is used for Euccalyptus globulus?
Steam distillation
Which part of the plant is used for:
Eucalyptus globulus
Leaves and twigs
Which part of the plant is used for:
Vetiver
Roots and rootlets which are washed, dried and chopped
Which part of the plant is used for:
Chamomile german
Flowers
Which part of the plant is used for:
Fennel
Crushed seeds
What extraction method is used for Thyme
Water or steam distillation
Which part of the plant is used for:
Cypress
Leaves/needles and cones
What extraction method is used for Eucalyptus citriodora?
Steam distillation
What extraction method is used for Rosemary
Steam distillation
Which part of the plant is used for:
Lavender true
Flowers
Which part of the plant is used for:
Orange bitter
Peel
Which part of the plant is used for:
Bergamot
Rind/peel
What extraction method is used for Neroli
Solvent extraction or steam distillation
Which part of the plant is used for:
Neroli
Orange blossom flowers
What extraction method is used for Myrrh
Solvent extraction to get a retinoid Steam distillation for essential oil
Which part of the plant is used for:
Marjoram
Dried flowers and leaves
What extraction method is used for Fennel
Steam distillation
Which part of the plant is used for:
Clary sage
Leaves and flowers
What extraction method is used for Rose cabbage?
Best comes from steam distillation. Many from solvent extraction producing concrete then absolute
Which part of the plant is used for:
Basil
Flowers and leaves
What extraction method is used for Grapefruit
Expression