Here’s how to extract oil from any plant you have at home: It only takes 5 minutes

There are different ways to extract essential oil from plants, but one of them is the quickest and most effective. Let’s see this in detail.
Essential oils, responsible for the pleasant aroma of plants, have been recognized and used since Antiquity.

Over the centuries, their destiny has oscillated between grandeur and obscurity, the latter often corresponding to progress in chemistry and synthetic compounds.

However, since the 1990s, essential oils have experienced a resurgence in popularity and are receiving renewed attention.

This has led to the widespread adoption of aromatherapy as a means of healing and relaxation.

Essential oils are used to improve physical, emotional and mental well-being, helping to improve quality of life.

The process of extracting oil from fragrant plants is intriguing and requires a complete understanding of the flora. However, this is also completely achievable at home with great ease.

To do this, you need a 12 L distiller, a gas or electric stove, some water and fragrant plants, such as mint, lavender, thyme, rosemary, savory and sage, which have a rich concentration of essential oils.

For the process, around 2 kg of freshly harvested plants are sufficient during their balsamic period, when they are more concentrated in active compounds.

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