Since the dawn of times, mankind has made use of essential oil, extracted in various ways from flowers, seeds, bark, resins and other parts of plants and flowers for a variety of reasons.

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Essential oil is used in more than just in aromatherapy, but also in a range of everyday articles such as toothpaste, gum, food flavorings, cosmetics and other household products.

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Plant and flower material (fresh or dried) is subjected to various extraction methods, depending on the material used, to obtain the oils lodged within the plant material.

 

You may be wondering "How do essential oils work?" The oils are comprised of very small molecules that your body can absorb through the skin or nose. Once in your system, they interact with your body in various ways.

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How do essential oils work when it comes to killing germs on surfaces? Do essential oils work for that purpose? Yes, research has shown that essential oils can be effective against bacteria, especially Gram-positive bacteria. They can penetrate the bacterium's cell wall and act on the bacterium from within.