There are many ways to extract a plant's fragrant and therapeutic parts. This can sometimes depend on the plant material and how fragile it is or on which elements we want removed. These are the most common ways to do it.

Certain factors remain constant regardless of the process used to produce a bottle of essential oil. The health and quality of the plant used and the soil and environment it grows in can significantly affect the result and its potential for effective use. Knowing the source of your material and being mindful of the work and effort that goes into each drop used in a blend is a step in addressing the sustainability of these precious resources.