Introduction Volatile oils, also known as essential oils, are concentrated hydrophobic liquids containing volatile aroma compounds extracted from plants. They are termed “volatile” due to their ability to evaporate at room temperature, thus readily releasing their aromatic components into the air. These oils are responsible for the characteristic fragrances of plants and are widely used … Read more
Volatile oils, also known as essential oils, are complex mixtures of volatile, aromatic compounds derived from plants. These oils evaporate readily at room temperature and are responsible for the fragrance and flavor of many plants. They are typically extracted by distillation, expression, or solvent extraction. Classification of Volatile Oils Volatile oils can be classified based … Read more
1. Introduction Volatile oils, also known as essential oils, are isolated from plant materials to capture their aromatic and therapeutic properties. The isolation process involves various methods, with steam distillation being the most common. 2. Steam Distillation Principle: Pass steam through plant material to cause the evaporation of volatile oils. Condense the steam-oil mixture and … Read more
Volatile or essential oils are aromatic, concentrated hydrophobic liquids extracted from plants. Their volatile nature, meaning easy evaporation at normal temperatures, characterizes these oils. Typically derived from various plant parts like flowers, leaves, stems, bark, seeds, or roots through steam distillation or cold pressing, they retain the distinctive fragrance and chemical constituents of the plant. … Read more
