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The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
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2009
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es·sen·tial oil
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a natural oil typically obtained by distillation and having the characteristic fragrance of the plant or other source from which it is extracted.
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Anticonvulsant activity of the leaf essential oil of Laurus nobilis against pentylenetetrazole-and maximal electroshock-induced seizures.
Magazine article from: Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology; 4/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; Summary The leaf essential oil of Laurus nobilis Linn., Lauraceae...studies on chemical composition of the essential oil obtained from the leaves of Mediter...possible protective effect of the leaf essential oil of L. nobilis against seizures induced...
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Essential oil component in flower of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.).
Magazine article from: American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology; 6/22/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...chemical composition lemon balm essential oil. The essential oil of flowers...Keywords: Lemon balm, essential oil, GC-MS INTRODUCTION Lemon...medicine [8]. s essential oil is currently used in medicine...and content of the essential oil of lemon balm. The ...
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Effect of Essential Oil Active Compounds on Rumen Microbial Fermentation and Nutrient Flow in In Vitro Systems
Magazine article from: Journal of Dairy Science; 7/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...cfsan.fda.gov). Essential oils are composed of...95% of the essential oil, whereas other components...properties of many essential oils (Dorman and Deans...1998). Although some essential oils and their active compounds...sensitive to essential oils than ...
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VIETNAM TO DEVELOP ESSENTIAL OIL PRODUCTION, EXPORT.
News Wire article from: AsiaPulse News; 3/25/2003; 606 words
; ...March 25 Asia Pulse - Essential oils and aromatic plants...extracting essential oils. Demand for essential oils is surging among the...high-grade essential oil. However, the Enteroil...with the planting of essential oil-bearing plants...extracting ...
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Larvicidal efficacy of essential oil of betel leaf ( Piper betle ) on the larvae of the old World screwworm fly, Chrysomya bezziana in vitro.(Original Article)
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Dermatology; 1/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...Kumarasinghe et al have reported that essential oil of betel leaf (EOBL) is larvicidal...South of Colombo, in Sri Lanka. Essential oil of betel was prepared at the Industrial...Clevenger arm, to obtain the volatile essential oil of betel leaf.[6] This oil...
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Essential Oil Markets Stay Intact Despite Bad Weather in Far East.
Magazine article from: Chemical Market Reporter; 9/21/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...supplies of their main essential oils remain largely unaffected...of Chinese essential oils has received reports that supplies of sassafras oil will be limited because...in India that produce essential oils are the semi-arid ones...to an Indian essential oil ...
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Essential oil composition and antibacterial studies of Vitex negundo linn. extracts.(Short Communication)
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences; 7/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...Yogita. Dhingra Essential oils from fresh leaves...constituents of essential oil of leaves, flowers...in the past. Its essential oil is found to...three different oils and five successive...compounds of the oil, which may be responsible...for extraction of oils ...
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Effects of systemic administration of the essential oil of bergamot (BEO) on gross behaviour and EEG power spectra recorded from the rat hippocampus and cerebral cortex
Magazine article from: Functional Neurology; 4/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...in the South of Italy. Its essential oil is obtained by cold pressing...systemic effects of the essential oil of bergamot (BEO) on gross...spectrum analysis, essential oil of bergamot. Introduction Essential oils are concentrated steam distillates...
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Vote Hemp: 'Marijuana Flavored' Lollipops Are Made With CannabisFlower Essential Oil Not Hemp Seed Oil
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire; 6/28/2005; 700+ words
; ...flavored with cannabis flower essential oil not covered under HIA v. DEA...effect from the cannabis flower essential oil, we understand the efforts of...no more than controlled opium essential oil fragrance should be confused with...
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Russian essential oil market may see good times ahead.(Flavors & Fragrances)
Magazine article from: Chemical Market Reporter; 9/8/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...Russia will not produce coriander oil this year, and although the...the prime cost for coriander oil is now at $42 per kilo. Coriander...Trading, however, is selling its oil at $22 per kilo, delivered...become a player of a variety of essential oils in the US," he says. "Although...
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Oregano Essential Oil
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Oregano essential oil Description Oregano...with differing essential oil composition of thymol...preparing oregano essential oil intended for internal...Some of these essential oils are toxic to the liver...physicians used oregano essential oils for wounds , ...
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essential oil
Book article from: A Dictionary of Biology
essential oil A natural oil with a distinctive scent secreted...the main constituents. Essential oils are extracted from plants by steam...Examples are citrus oils, flower oils (e.g. rose, jasmine), and oil of cloves.
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Essential Oils
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
...studies of how essential oils influence...to squeeze the oil out of plants...solvents to remove essential oils from plant materials...of essential oil, and are thus...easiest essential oils to produce...chemicals in essential oils, and ...
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essential oils
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
essential oils volatile oils that occur in plants and...flavors, or other such properties. Essential oils are found in various parts of the...Among the plants notable for their essential oils are members of the following plant...
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oils, essential
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition
oils, essential See essential oils .
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