
FAQ About Indoor Plant Aromatic Essential Oil Extraction

What are the common methods for extracting essential oils at home?
The most common methods for extracting essential oils at home include steam distillation, cold pressing, and solvent extraction. Steam distillation is the most popular technique and involves passing steam through plant material to vaporize the volatile compounds. Cold pressing is primarily used for citrus peels, while solvent extraction uses a solvent to release oils from the plant material.