Absolutes

Aromatherapy oils, essential oils from Oshadhi

Although the term essential oil is sometimes used loosely to include Absolutes, there are differences between an essential oil and an absolute (see below for fuller explanation).

Here are our five best-selling Absolutes: Rose Blossoms, Benzoin, Jasmine, Honey, Frangipani.

Please select from the list below. To find out more about the particular oil, please click on its name.

ITEM NO.NAMECULTIVATIONCOUNTRY
K1098  Azalea Absolute abs  France 
K1160  Benzoin Absolute abs  Indonesia 
K1203  Boronia Absolute abs  Australia 
K1520  Broom Absolute abs  France / Italy 
K1660  Cassis Absolute abs  France 
K1246  Champaca Absolute abs  India 
K1248  Chrysanthemum Absolute abs  China 
K1479  Frangipani Absolute abs  India 
K1560  Hay Absolute abs  India 
K1575  Honey Absolute abs  France 
K1620  Iris Absolute abs  France 
K1640  Jasmine Absolute Egypt abs from org  Egypt 
K1630  Jasmine Absolute abs  India 
K1650  Jasmine Absolute Morocco abs  Morocco 
K1635  Jasmine Sambac Absolute abs  India 
K1143  Lichen Absolute abs  Nepal 
K1992  Blue Lotus Absolute abs  India 
K1993  Blue Lotus Absolute in Alcohol abs  India 
K1995  Pink Lotus Absolute abs  India 
K1996  Pink Lotus Absolute in grape alcohol abs  India 
K2070  Mimosa Absolute abs  France 
K2210  Narcissus Absolute abs  France 
K1330  Oakmoss Absolute abs  Croatia 
K2360  Osmanthus Absolute abs  China 
K2391  Poplar Absolute abs  Canada 
K2540  Rose Absolute abs  Bulg/Turk/Moroc 
K2890  Tolu-Balm Absolute abs  Brazil 
K2900  Tonka Absolute abs  Brazil 
K2910  Tuberose Absolute abs  India 
K2950  Violet Absolute abs  Egypt 

The two main methods of obtaining oil from plant material are: Distillation and Extraction. Distillation typically involves passing steam through plant material, which is then allowed to condense. As it does so, it separates into two products: an essential oil (containing non water-soluble compounds), and a hydrolat (containing water-soluble compounds).

However there are some plants for which either the essential oil would be degraded by distillation, or the yields are so small as to make the process prohibitatively expensive. In such cases the oil is obtained through extraction. This can involve dissolving the plant material in a solvent (such as hexane), from which the Absolute is then obtained. Absolutes are highly aromatic and for this reason are frequently used in the perfume industry. Physically they are often thick and viscous, and may even solidify at room temperature.

We offer 450 different aromatherapy essential oils and Absolutes. All are tested and are guaranteed 100% pure and unadulterated. 70% are either certified organic, or are from wild-crafted sources.




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