Distilling orange blossoms yields neroli. The flower is the maximum expression of the plant it contains the highest potential for healing properties. People have tried for thousands of years to develop distillation methods to separate these aromatic principals from plants. The process is not an easy one and requires much work and produce. The production of essential oils is a labor of love on the part of farmers, harvesters and distillers.
Essential oils have many purposes.
Aromatherapy has become very popular in recent years as a form of both preventative and alternative medicine. The scent of the plant can create a positive link between the mind and the body, affecting an individual s physical, mental or emotional state. The essential oils can be used in a variety of mediums. Some are diluted within an odorless carrier oil and used for massage. A few drops placed in bath water creates a fragrant, relaxing soak.