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<<0>> Nature knows no wasted
<<1>> efforts.
<<4>> The scent of a flower, the scent of a
<<6>> Sinaasappel (Wild Orange) or a Dennenboom (Pine) tree,
<<8>> all have a specific purpose for
<<10>> the survival of a plant. What our
<<12>> senses recognize as aromas are
<<14>> actually volatile aromatic
<<16>> compounds—
<<17>> tiny organic molecules that
<<18>> serve a vast array of protective,
<<21>> reproductive, and regenerative
<<23>> purposes. These compounds
<<25>> help ward off pests and attract
<<28>> desirable herbivores and insects.
<<30>> They even help the plant heal from an
<<32>> infection or physical injury. There are
<<36>> over 3,000 identified
<<38>> varieties of volatile aromatic compounds,
<<41>> each with its own unique and functional
<<44>> chemical properties, providing
<<45>> different aromas and benefits to
<<48>> the plant.
<<48>> From the petals of a flower to the
<<50>> leaves of a plant,
<<53>> the rind of the fruit, or the resin of
<<55>> a tree,
<<56>> these volatile aromatic compounds
<<59>> are all around us.
<<62>> Essential oils are distilled directly
<<64>> from plant sources, and are versatile compounds
<<65>> that seem to have
<<68>> endless applications.
<<70>> They can be used aromatically, topically
<<72>> on the skin, or
<<74>> ingested.
<<77>> The desired properties of an
<<79>> essential oil are the result of
<<81>> preserving the delicate ratio of the
<<83>> aromatic compounds found
<<85>> in that essential oil to ensure
<<88>> maximum efficacy.
<<90>> This all depends on the time of
<<92>> day or the part of the plant that
<<94>> is harvested, the time of year or the
<<96>> life cycle when the harvest
<<98>> takes place,
<<99>> the geographic location and the weather where
<<101>> the plant grew, or the method and even
<<103>> the duration of the distillation.
<<106>> That is why it is very important that
<<108>> essential oils come from a reliable
<<110>> source that not only produces pure
<<112>> essential oils, but also adheres
<<114>> to strict production
<<116>> protocols.
<<119>> Nature knows no wasted
<<122>> efforts.
<<124>> That is how it should be in the care
<<125>> you provide for yourself and your
<<128>> loved ones.
<<129>> [Music]