About

• Method Uses mechanical pressure to squeeze out the oil without applying heat
• Advantages Preserves the natural qualities and aroma of the essential oils
• Applications Commonly used for extracting oils from citrus fruits like oranges and lemons and some nuts and seeds

• Method Uses steam to vaporize the essential oils which are then condensed back into liquid form
• Advantages Effective for extracting essential oils from herbs flowers and leaves
• Applications Widely used for distilling oils like lavender peppermint and rosemary

• Method Uses chemical solvents to dissolve essential oils from plant material followed by the removal of the solvent
•  Advantages Can extract oils from delicate flowers and other materials where other methods might not be as effective
• Applications Often used for extracting jasmine vanilla and other highvalue essential oils

• Method Uses supercritical carbon dioxide to extract essential oils The CO2 is pressurized and heated until it reaches a state where it can act as a solvent
• Advantages Provides a high yield and preserves a wide range of plant compounds Its also considered to be a cleaner process compared to solvent extraction
•  Applications Suitable for highquality essential oils such as those used in highend cosmetics and aromatherapy products

• Method A combination of steam and boiling water is used to extract essential oils
• Advantages Suitable for plant materials that require prolonged boiling
• Applications Used for herbs and plants where gentle boiling is necessary