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<<0>> In nature, nothing is wasted.
<<3>> The fragrance of a flower,
<<5>> the zest of a Wild Orange (Wild Orange), or the scent of a
<<8>> Pine (Pine)—
<<11>> all have a specific utility and are
<<14>> essential to the survival of the plant.
<<16>> What our senses perceive as
<<18>> fragrances or scents are actually
<<20>> volatile aromatic compounds,
<<22>> tiny organic molecules destined
<<24>> for protection, reproduction,
<<26>> and regeneration.
<<28>> These compounds help ward off
<<30>> harmful pests, attract
<<32>> beneficial herbivores and insects, and help the
<<34>> plant heal from infections and
<<36>> injuries. More than 3,000 varieties of
<<39>> aromatic compounds have been identified,
<<41>> each possessing its own
<<43>> unique and functional chemical constituents
<<44>> that provide different aromas
<<47>> and benefits to the plants.
<<49>> From the petals of a flower
<<50>> to the leaves of a plant,
<<52>> from the rind of a fruit
<<54>> to the resin of a tree,
<<56>> we are surrounded by all these
<<58>> aromatic compounds. Distilled
<<62>> directly from plants,
<<64>> essential oils are versatile agents
<<66>> whose uses
<<67>> seem endless. They can be
<<70>> used in aromatic diffusion,
<<72>> topically on the skin, or internally.
<<77>> Ensuring optimal potency, the
<<80>> beneficial properties of an
<<81>> essential oil are the result of
<<83>> preserving the delicate balance of the
<<85>> aromatic components present within
<<87>> that very essential oil.
<<89>> These components can vary depending on the
<<90>> time of day, the part of the
<<92>> plant harvested, the season, the
<<94>> life cycle at the time of harvest,
<<96>> the geographical location and climate
<<98>> where the plant grew, the method,
<<100>> or even the duration of distillation. This is
<<105>> why it is essential that
<<106>> essential oils come from a
<<108>> trusted supplier committed not
<<110>> only to producing unadulterated
<<111>> essential oils,
<<113>> but also to respecting the
<<114>> strictest production protocols.
<<116>> In nature,
<<121>> nothing is wasted, just like all
<<123>> the efforts you make to
<<125>> take care of yourself and those
<<127>> you love.
<<130>> [Music]