Aromatic Adventures

 Sharing my aromatic garden to you today- a small inner city garden in Christchurch filled with over 15 aromatic plants I distill for the aromatics . Enjoy! https://fb.watch/9GMw008djG/ I only distil for hydrosols these days or for preparing as ethanol tinctures for perfumery

This is a the first run of my small scale back yard set up on various geraniums distilled for hydrosol, using a pump to reticulate water through the condenser to save water. It means I do not have to stay close by every second for two or more hours. (I am still in the vicinity though in case of mishaps!) Day 1: Harvest of lemon geranium ( Pelargonium crispum ) this morning, stripped leaves from branches (approx 500gm plant material) and added to 3 litres of commercially distilled lemon geranium hydrosol so I get double the benefit. I don't extract any essential oil out of it. https://youtu.be/LFVPV6WHCIg . I achieved about 600 ml good quality hydrosol after 3 hours on the hot plate. (leaf 1 in picture below) Day 2: First up is rose geranium ( Pelargonium graveloans var. roseum ) with pure water (leaf 2 in picture below). Hydrosol appeared very quickly and prolifically, obtaining 200 ml within first 20 minutes of the distillation. This was distilled for about two hours  and...

Introducing my newest Aromatic Adventure- welcome to 'The Sultress' Parfum Naturale - an 100% vegan and natural perfume range using precious aromatic extracts to create authentic perfumes. Aesthetic Aromatherapy…-this evocative expression is all about the hedonistic blending of aromatics purely for pleasure. As an experienced aromatherapists and formulator I have also studied the finer art and science of perfumery. Inrecent times most of this has been incorporated onto skin care products for commercial clients and creating a base range of aromas to be used with a range of products. However now is the time to expand of this and offer a personalised perfumery bending service. This service is perfect if you want a truly bespoke blend just for you to use and may have incorporated into body care products or to wear as a perfume. I have a collection of over 300 precious plant aromatics to draw on and nothing can compare with the pre strength of natural aromatics. Essential Oil...

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