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essential oil

CHEBI:CHEBI_83630

Definition

A mixture that is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds obtained from plants, commonly by distillation (particularly steam distillation), but also by solvent extraction, or by crushing of seeds or fruits in a press.

Alternative Names

  • aetherolea
  • essential oils
  • ethereal oil
  • ethereal oils
  • volatile oil
  • volatile oils

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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Additional References

Wikipedia:Essential_oil

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