essential oil
Aromatic plant distillate
An essential oil is a concentrated aromatic liquid extracted from plants—typically through steam distillation or cold pressing.
These oils capture the plant's scent and flavor, its "essence": lavender essential oil, peppermint essential oil.
Essential oils are used in perfumery, aromatherapy, flavoring, and alternative medicine.
Despite the name, they contain no nutrients essential to human health.
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
eucalyptus · bergamot · jasmine · rosemary · lemongrass · patchouli · ylang-ylang · sandalwood
Therapeutic use of plant essences
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- relaxationState of being unwound
- stress-reliefReduction of mental tension
- calmingInducing a settled state
soothing · anti-inflammatory · medicinal · remedy · topical · dilution · balancing · restorative
Purification via vaporization
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- absolutesUnconditional, unqualified things
botanical · plant · herbal · carrier oil · organic · pure · undiluted · concentrate
Addressing interconnected wholes
- naturalNot artificially produced
- healingRestoration of health
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- ayurvedaIndian traditional medicine system
naturopathy · self-care · mindfulness · detoxification · rejuvenation · vitality · purify · harmony
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
peppermint · eucalyptus · bergamot · jasmine · rosemary · lemongrass · patchouli · ylang-ylang · sandalwood · clove
aromatherapy
Therapeutic use of plant essences
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- relaxationState of being unwound
- stress-reliefReduction of mental tension
calming · soothing · anti-inflammatory · medicinal · remedy · topical · dilution · balancing · restorative · antiseptic
distillation
Purification via vaporization
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
absolutes · botanical · plant · herbal · carrier oil · organic · pure · undiluted · concentrate · infusion
holistic
Addressing interconnected wholes
ayurveda · naturopathy · self-care · mindfulness · detoxification · rejuvenation · vitality · purify · harmony · integrative
- oilsolive oil, coconut oil, vegetable oil, motor oil, cooking oil
- relaxation aidsstress ball, weighted blanket, massage chair, diffuser, aromatherapy
- smellsmell, scent, odor, reek, aroma
- home remedieshoney, lemon, ginger, garlic, turmeric
- plant productslumber, cotton fiber, fiber, starch, cellulose
- scented productsperfume, cologne, body spray, body mist, scented candle
essential oilcarrier oil
Oil that dilutes essentials
vegetable oil · mineral oil · petroleum jelly · wax · tallow
essential oilpharmaceutical
Manufactured medicinal compound
synthetic drug · prescription medication · chemical compound
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