What exactly is an Essential Oil?

What exactly is an Essential Oil?

There is much misunderstanding I have found regarding essential oils, and what they are/do. Below is an excerpt of an article I found written by Robert Tisserand (an well known expert in the field of Aromatherapy)

Essential oils are found in aromatic plants, and they contain the volatile molecules that contribute fragrance and taste. About 400-500 essential oils are commercially produced ? the number varies according to how you decide to count, and what you include or exclude. There are many more aromatic plants than there are commercially produced oils. For example...

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