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Aromatic botanicals have been used and distilled for millennia to promote mental and physical well-being. Early in the 20th Century, a French chemist altered the course of botanicals, moving them from tradition to science, as he began to focus not only their aromatic value, but also their therapeutic and medicinal uses. He coined the term ‘aromatherapy’ and if you are new to aromatherapy and essential oils, it can be overwhelming to navigate the terminology and equipment choices. There is an art to it, but one that can be learned over time. Here is a quick decoding guide to get you started.Essential Oil: Essential oils, as the name implies, are produced from one, distilled botanical source.  Essential oils are created by steam or water distillation of the aromatic parts of plants.  These parts include the leaves, wood, petals, buds, needles, bark or roots.  Citrus oils can be cold pressed or steam distilled from the peels of the fruits.  For some botanicals, C02 extraction or solvent extraction is used to extract …

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