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<<0>> there are no wasted efforts in nature
<<3>> the fragrance of a flower the smell of
<<6>> an orange or the scent of a pine tree
<<8>> all serve specific purposes vital to a
<<11>> plant's survival what our senses
<<14>> perceive as fragrances or scents are
<<17>> actually volatile aromatic compounds
<<19>> tiny organic molecules that serve a
<<22>> variety of protective reproductive and
<<25>> regenerative purposes these compounds
<<28>> help ward off unfriendly pests attract
<<31>> friendly herbivores and insects and even
<<33>> help the plants heal from infection and
<<36>> physical injury there are over 3,000
<<40>> identified varieties of aromatic
<<42>> compounds each with its own unique and
<<45>> functional chemical constituents that
<<47>> provide different aromas and benefits to
<<49>> the plants from the petals of a flower
<<52>> to the leaves of a plant the rind of a
<<55>> fruit or the resin of a tree these
<<58>> volatile aromatic compounds are all
<<60>> around us this stills directly from
<<64>> their plant sources essential oils are
<<66>> multifaceted agents that have seemingly
<<69>> endless applications and can be used
<<72>> aromatically topically or internally
<<78>> ensuring the maximum potency beneficial
<<81>> properties of an essential oil are the
<<83>> result of maintaining the delicate ratio
<<85>> of aromatic constituents found in that
<<87>> essential oil all of which can vary
<<91>> depending on the time of day or part of
<<93>> the plants which is harvested the time
<<96>> of the year or lifecycle when harvested
<<98>> the geographic location and weather when
<<102>> the plant was grown or the method and
<<104>> even the duration of distillation for
<<108>> that reason it is vital that essential
<<110>> oils come from a trusted source
<<112>> committed to not only producing
<<114>> unadulterated essential oils but to
<<117>> adhering to the strictest production
<<119>> protocols there are no wasted efforts in
<<122>> nature neither should there be and the
<<125>> care you provide for yourself and those
<<128>> you love
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