Hydrosol - CornFlower (Organic)

Distilled from Organic Cornflower - Centaurea cyanus

Used as an eyewash and to soothe tired eyes. Try a cool compress for swollen or itchy eyes as the hydrosol has an anti-inflammatory effect. This hydrosol is an excellent choice for dry, mature skin, and its relieving for "hot flashes."

How are hydrosols made?

The distillation process involves filling the still with plant material and passing steam through the plant under pressure. The pressurized steam breaks open the cells of the plant and releases its oil content. The steam and the oil molecules pass through a cooling condenser, which turns the steam back to water. The water is collected in a Florentine flask and the oil generally floats on the surface of the water. This water is the hydrosol.

The 4 oz. size comes in a clear PET plastic spray bottle and the 8 oz. size comes in our special Pet plastic bottle with a cap.

References:

Catty, Suzanne. Hydrosols, The Next Aromatherapy. Vermont: Healing Arts Press. 2001

Price, Len and Shirely Price. Understanding Hydrolats: The Specific Hydrosols for Aromatherapy. London: Churchill Livingston. 2004

 

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