What are essential oils?

Essential oils are typically obtained by distillation and having the characteristic fragrance of the plant or other source from which it is extracted. There are many types of oils for example, lavender, rosemary, lemon, oregano, peppermint and many more. These oils all are very useful to our bodies, for example, peppermint oil gives a cooling sensation and has a calming effect on the body. This is just one example of the many benefits of using essential oils.