Organic Aromatherapy Oil

Plant oils have become widely used through a scientific practice called aromatherapy. This practice has been used for hundreds of generations, most commonly for healing our general well-being.

Aromatherapy has been used since the times of ancient Egyptians. The first processes came from them using a machine that removed scented oils from plants. The process is called distillation, and it was primarily the tool used when the oils were extracted from hard material such as bark, roots, or twigs. After collection of the oils, they were then turned into what we now know as perfume, massage oils, wound ointments, or bath scents. Choosing the word organic for their practice type is saying the least. They did not have access to synthetic materials during their time, so it was unlikely to have anything but organic, although they probably did were not aware they were using organic means.

Oil extractions take place in a number of ways in today’s society. The types of extractions are: solvent action, simple distillation, and carbon dioxide pressure. Depending on which method is used, a specific type of aromatherapy oil is produced organically. These oils include: floral waters, carrier oils, CO2s, infused oils, essential oils, and resins.

Pesticides used on plants are what prevents plants from being considered organic. When there is an absence of pesticides, the plants are considered organic, and organic aromatherapy oils are started through distillation. This method prevents chemicals from soaking into the plants, keeping them out of the aromatherapy oils. This lays the claim that organic aromatherapy oils far outweigh the pros and cons of non-organic oils.

Although most organic aromatherapy oil users have deemed this method as being safer than using non-organic oils, it is not been scientifically proven. It is safe to say however that with organic aromatherapy oils there is less chance of having the oils compromised by the addition of chemicals from pesticides. However, users of aromatherapy oils find that organic aromatherapy oils are more effective for overall theraputic health.

With more and more people becoming ‘green’ conscious, it is common to see organic therapy oil vendors pressing for oils that hold more quality scents and affects, than using the basic formula. Yes, the oils will comply with the laws for organic farming, but they will bury their organic uses with the products that gain a larger value from such potent oils. After all, the choice belongs to you for the type of oil you wish to use, whether it be organic or non-organic. Keep in mind though, anything organic is going to come with a price. Organic aromatherapy oil crops are require different growing methods, which directly affects the end user price.