Using a Simple Still for Home Extraction of Essential Oils

Описание: The Art of Distilling Essential Oils: A Gardener's Guide

Join Dennis, an experienced gardener with 50 years of expertise, as he walks you through the detailed process of distilling essential oils from medicinal plants, specifically lemon balm.

Learn how to use an old pressure cooker as a functional still, the importance of proper herb preparation, and the step-by-step distillation process using various laboratory glassware such as a Vigreux fractionating column and a Clevenger apparatus. Discover valuable tips to optimize your extraction and produce high-quality essential oils.

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00:00 Introduction to Dennis and His Gardening Journey
00:34 Harvesting and Preparing Lemon Balm
01:49 Setting Up the Distillation Process
06:15 Using the Vigreux Fractionating Column
08:25 The Clevenger and Oil Extraction
11:00 Efficient Water Recycling System
12:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts