Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts, captured from parts like flowers, leaves, and bark, that retain the plant's characteristic aroma and flavor. They are not like cooking oils but are volatile compounds used in aromatherapy and various products for potential health benefits, though scientific evidence is still limited. Essential oils are extracted through methods such as steam distillation or pressing and can be used by inhaling, applying them to the skin (often diluted with a carrier oil), or adding them to baths and other products
