Essential oils are organic compounds extracted from plants that have therapeutic properties used for centuries. Most medicines were originally based on plant compounds. They can be found in the plant’s flower, stem, leaves, bark or fruit. The chemistry is extremely complex and may consist of hundreds of different and unique chemical compounds. This is what gives each oil its unique attributes and characteristics. 

The oils are also the "lifeblood" of a plant. They protect the plant from disease, provide nutrients and help fight off anything it doesn't want. It keeps the plant (or tree, fruit, bark, root, etc.) healthy and functioning at its best! Essential oils should smell exactly like the plant they come from – nothing more, nothing less. Essential oils can have antimicrobial, antiviral, antibacterial properties as well as providing antioxidants & cellular support.