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Distillation of patchouli for essential oil – Patchouli essential oil extraction

Predistillation process of patchouli – How to handle patchouli for extracting oil Patchouli is mainly cultivated for its valuable essential oil. After cultivating patchouli for oil production the farmer-professional should […]

Distillation of Sweet Basil for Essential Oil

Essential oils of aromatic plants are mostly obtained by distillation of various plant parts such as leaves, flowers, roots, bark, etc. As these essential oils are lighter than water, they […]

Commercial Cultivation of Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) for oil production

Commercial Cultivation of Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) for oil production

A complete cultivation guide for sweet basil Basil belongs to the Ocimum genus of the Lamiaceae family. There are several types of basil depending on aroma/chemical features. The three types of sweet basil (Ocimum […]

8 facts about Sage you probably ignored

8 facts about Sage you probably ignored

Sage (Salvia officinalis) was used by Romans in sacred ceremonies, as they believed that it can bring longevity. The scientific name Salvia derives from the Latin word ‘salveo’ which means […]