So if I am going to talk about essential oils, I want to discuss what they are. I know I never gave them a second serious thought until I started looking into what they really are.
Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds that plants produce. Oils can be extracted from the leaves, twigs, seeds, bark, flowers and fruit of plants. The bitter orange tree has 3 totally different oils. One oil is Wild Orange which comes from the rind of the fruit. Neroli comes from the blossoms. The other oil is Petigrain which comes from the leaves and twigs. Each oil is unique and has a different set of chemical properties.
Essential oils are very concentrated. 1 drop of peppermint in hot water is equivalent to the strength of 28 cups of peppermint tea. For this reason, it is important to realize that in the case of essential oils, less is definitely more. As you start using them, pay attention to how your body reacts. Diluting essential oils helps you use them effectively and safely.