Hydrosols, also referred to as “flower waters,” are made by distilling fresh leaves, fruits, flowers, and other plant materials. They’re the “baby” that’s derived from distilling aromatic materials like herbs for their essential oils, but much less concentrated than essential oil with an aroma that’s more subtle and soft, and sometimes a bit of a greener note which comes from the water-soluble healing compounds in the plant material that aren’t found in the essential oil.
It’s only recently that these flower waters have been saved, rather than disposed of as byproducts. As their unique therapeutic and medicinal …read more
Source: Natural Living Ideas
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