What are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are concentrated volatile (quickly evaporating) aromatic compounds found in the leaves, seeds, stems, roots, bark, flower and other parts of the plant. They are responsible for giving the plant its characteristic odour and carry within themselves the therapeutic power of the plant. They occur in such a highly potent form that even a single drop of the essential oil is equivalent to multiple cups of the dried herb from which it was extracted (for instance, a single drop of peppermint oil is extracted from 25 cups of peppermint leaves making the oil up to 75x more potent compared to their dried herbal counterpart). Essential oils have been extensively used for over thousands of years across various cultures for their therapeutic and medicinal benefits.
What are the different methods of extraction?
Steam Distillation:
This is the most common process for extraction of essential oils. In this method, steam is passed through the plant material, vaporizing the volatile aromatic compounds which are then condensed back to liquid and then collected in the receiving vessel.
Cold Pressed:
This extraction method is predominantly used for citrus fruits like orange and lemon where the essential oil is stored inside tiny pockets of the peel or rind of the fruit. Oils extracted by cold pressing are the most volatile of essential oils and can evaporate quickly when exposed to air.
Solvent Extraction:
Flowers too delicate to be processed with heat or pressure are soaked in a spirit of solvent that extracts the volatile elements. The solvent is then evaporated at high temperatures, leaving only the most fragrant constituents behind. This process produces what is called an "absolute".
CO2 Extraction:
The CO2 extraction method yields a greater number of aromatic compounds than any other distillation process. In certain conditions at a low temperature Carbon Dioxide or CO2 can be pressurized to become a liquid. This liquid then acts as a solvent and is used to extract the oil from plants. After extraction is completed, the extraction vessel is brought back to normal temperature and the CO2 rapidly converts to gas leaving behind a high quality oil that is free of solvents.
What are your criteria for testing products?
Our Quality Assurance team consisting of highly qualified chemists and experts adhere to the strict quality standards used by the global Essential Oils and Flavor Industry.
These references of comprehensive scientific information, detail specific physiochemical properties of all the essential oils. Some of these important parameters include
Refractive Index, Specific Gravity, Optical Rotation, Flash Point, Acid Value, Ester Value, Infrared Absorption, Ultraviolet/Visible Spectroscopy (UV/Vis) for pigment detection, Solubility, Colour/Appearance, Taste/Odour, presence of Heavy Metals, and proportion of Predominant Active Chemical Components.
Our in-house laboratory is equipped with the state-of-the-art analytical equipment allowing us to carry out highly specialized analyses, such as
Gas-Liquid Chromatography
and
Mass Spectrometry
. We use these analyses results to ascertain the quality of our essential oils as well as to confirm specification sheet reports and certificates of analysis received from third party vendors.
Do you accept International Orders?
Yes. All our orders are shipped internationally from our warehouse in New Delhi, India to your provided shipping address via FedEx or DHL Express. Due to the nature of international shipping, occasionally a customer may have to pay additional import duties and taxes which are levied once a shipment reaches your country. The large majority of orders will not have to pay any additional fees.
How long will it take for the order to reach me?
Most orders take around 1-2 business days to leave our facility once we have receive the confirmation of the payment. Rest assured, we send you an email with your tracking details so that you are able to track the shipment during transit. Once shipped, it usually takes 2-5 working days for the order to reach you. If you have any questions about the status of your order, don't hesitate to call our customer service team.
Do you have a Ecommerce store from where I can buy instantly?
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