Many plants and their parts, such as flowers, leaves, stems, roots, and seeds, can be used to extract essential oils through the process of distillation. Some common plants that are used in the distillation process to extract essential oils include:
- Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
- Rose (Rosa damascena)
- Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
- Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
- Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
- Lemon (Citrus limon)
- Sage (Salvia officinalis)
- Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
- Jasmine (Jasminum officinale)
- Mint,
- Helichrysum-italicum,
- Daphne,
- Sage,
- Rosemary,
- Thyme,
- Juniper,
- Melissa-Mélisse,
- Eucalyptus,
- German or Roman Chamomile,
- Ylang-ylang,
- Sardinia-geranium,
- Patchouli,
- Vetiver.
These plants are commonly used to produce essential oils because of their distinctive aromas and therapeutic properties. The distillation process is able to extract the essential oils from these plants without damaging the delicate aromatic compounds, resulting in high-quality essential oils.
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