Reflections on Herbs, Health And Nature — Herb infused oils vs. Essential oils

The term "oil" in herbal medicine can be a confusing matter without clarifying exactly what type of "oil" we are talking about. There are two very different types of oil-based herbal medicines. They are known as essential oils and infused oils. Both essential oil and infused herbal oil are made from herbs or plants. Infused herbal oils are diluted, while essential oils are pure concentrated oils. Essential oils cannot be made easily at home. They are the pure plant oil, usually extracted by chemicals or hot steam. Hundreds of pounds of fresh plant material may produce only ounces of essential...