Hey guys, did you know that many essential oils are extracted using steam distillation? This method of extraction is often used for aromatic plants with high levels of volatile compounds, such as citrus fruits or herbs like lavender and chamomile. Steam distillation involves heating the plant material until its volatile compounds are released into a steam-filled chamber, which are then collected as an essential oil. The resulting oil is pure and has a higher level of concentration than other methods of extraction such as expression or solvent extraction.