Aromatic Hydrosols

What is a Hydrosol?

When plant material is steam distilled to extract its essential oil, valuable aromatic water is produced. This aqueous solution contains the water soluble plant compounds present in the essential oil and others that are not. What is unmistakably present is the ethereal aroma and therapeutic qualities of the plant. Because the essential oil component is less than .2mL per litre it is generally very safe for external use.