Everything You Need to Know About Essential Oils

Q: What are essential oils? How do they work?

A: Essential oils are the most volatile, concentrated aspects of aromatic plants. As products of plant metabolism, essential oils mediate between the plant and its environment. They are stored in various parts of the plant: roots (ginger), fruit (lemon), flowers (ylang ylang), heartwood (sandalwood), and leaves (rosemary). Essential…