Nature offers us countless gifts for a healthy life. Plants and products derived from them play a major role in supporting both our physical and mental health. One of these natural miracles is plant waters , or hydrosols . These special waters, used in many areas from skin care to aromatherapy, from home cleaning to health support, offer the purest and most natural form of plants. So, what is plant water and why is it so valuable? In this article, we will examine step by step how plant waters are obtained, their benefits and how they can be used in daily life.
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What is Hydrosol (Plant Water) and How is it Obtained?
Plant water is an aromatic liquid obtained by steam distillation of plants. During the distillation process, the essences of the plants are condensed with the help of steam and separated from the essential oils. The remaining water carries the active ingredients and light aroma of the plant mixed into the water.
How is Hydrosol Formed?
- Collecting Herbs: Generally, fresh or dried herbs are collected with care.
- Distillation Process: Plants are heated with water vapor in special distillation devices.
- Condensation: The vapor leaving the plants is condensed and converted into liquid form.
- Separation: The volatile oil separated from the steam remains at the top, while the water remaining at the bottom is collected as hydrosol.
The hydrosols obtained as a result of this process contain all the beneficial properties of plants and have a wide range of uses in daily life as a natural product.