Cyndi Wilkie *Hydrosols* Hydrosols are the condensate water that is produced during the steam distillation of plant material. Hydrosols are valuable therapeutic materials which have similar properties to essential oils but are much less concentrated. Unlike adding essential oil to water, true steam-distilled hydrosols contain all the beneficial components that whole plant materials have to offer. When essential oils are extracted by steam distillation, some of the aromatic and healing principles held within the plant are not captured during the process. These important components are absorbed by the steam that is used to extract the oil.When this steam condenses back into water it contains small quantities of essential oil along with many of the water-soluble parts of the plant. Our high quality organic hydrosol comes from the steam distillation of small batches of fresh floral and plant material. We do not add preservatives so our hydrosols must be kept in the fridge. Our favourite hydrosols *Peppermint* Peppermint is a very refreshing hydrosol, it is most cooling and is great for itchy skin. During the summer peppermint hydrosol is perfect to use as a cooling body mist. It is also helpful as a digestive aid. Drinking 1 ts in a cup of water daily will help to combat halitosis. It is also helpful for travel as it can be spritzed in the automobile to keep people from getting motion sickness. It will energize the driver & keep them awake on long hauls. *Carrot Seed* Carrot seed hydrosol makes for a wonderful toner as it is extremely soothing to he skin. *Catnip* A wonderful treat for your cat or a great base for an insect repellent. <strong>Hydrosols</strong> <p>Hydrosols are the condensate water that is produced during the steam distillation of plant material. Hydrosols are valuable therapeutic materials which have similar properties to essential oils but are much less concentrated. Unlike adding essential oil to water, true steam-distilled hydrosols contain all the beneficial components that whole plant materials have to offer. When essential oils are extracted by steam distillation, some of the aromatic and healing principles held within the plant are not captured during the process. These important components are absorbed by the steam that is used to extract the oil.When this steam condenses back into water it contains small quantities of essential oil along with many of the water-soluble parts of the plant.<br /> Our high quality organic hydrosol comes from the steam distillation of small batches of fresh floral and plant material. We do not add preservatives so our hydrosols must be kept in the fridge.</p> <p>Our favourite hydrosols</p> <p><strong>Peppermint</strong></p> Peppermint is a very refreshing hydrosol, it is most cooling and is great for itchy skin. During the summer peppermint hydrosol is perfect to use as a cooling body mist. It is also helpful as a digestive aid. Drinking 1 ts in a cup of water daily will help to combat halitosis. It is also helpful for travel as it can be spritzed in the automobile to keep people from getting motion sickness. It will energize the driver &amp; keep them awake on long hauls. <p><strong>Carrot Seed</strong></p> Carrot seed hydrosol makes for a wonderful toner as it is extremely soothing to he skin. <p><strong>Catnip</strong><br /> A wonderful treat for your cat or a great base for an insect repellent.</p> 2009-08-12T19:37:03-04:00 hydrosols 3436232 2009-08-12T19:37:03-04:00 285112 2009-08-15T21:17:05-04:00