are and liquid from natural sources, usually plants. Essential oils are not in a strict sense, but often share with oils a poor in water. Essential oils often have an and are therefore used in food
flavoring and . Essential oils are usually prepared by techniques such as (including ), , or extraction (). Essential oils are distinguished from (essential oils and aroma compounds in an oily ),
in a vegetable oil, , and concretes. Typically, essential oils are highly complex mixtures of often hundreds of individual aroma compounds.
* , distilled from ( malaccensis). Highly prized for its fragrance.
* oil, distilled from the leaves of (). Oil contains 35-65% .
* , distilled from the
* Anise oil, from the , rich odor of licorice, used medicinally.
* , used medicinally and to flavor food.
* , from the
* is used in making perfumes, as well as in
* Bay is used in perfumery; Aromatherapeutic for sprains, colds, flu, insomnia, rheumatism.
* , used in and in .
* essential oil is distilled from the berries of
* , made from the buchu shrub. Considered toxic and no longer widely used. Formerly used medicinally.
Essential oils are volatile and liquid aroma compounds from natural sources, usually plants. Essential oils are not oils in a st