Some herbal oils on the market may be diluted or contaminated. In this case, if it is an essential oil, the active ingredient ratios in it, and if it is a carrier oil, the fatty acids ratios in it may be far below the required amount. This prevents you from getting the desired health benefits from herbal oil.
Tips for choosing a quality vegetable oil:
Analysis:
Prefer oils that have been analyzed and whose active ingredient or fatty acids ratios are specified. The most effective test is called GC/MS (gas chromatography and mass spectrometry). Detects additives, mixed oils, solvents and other chemicals.
Quality:
Research the company that produces the vegetable oil; Check whether it has the necessary quality certificates. It shows the reliability of the company and its products.
Packaging:
Check whether the necessary information is given on the packaging of the product. Does it have a Latin name? Does it have analysis data? Does it show ingredients information? Is an expiration date specified?
Price:
Check the price; Being too cheap is a red flag.
Latin Name:
The Latin name of the plant is its herbal name. Check if it is written on the product label. Plant species may have the same common names, but there are different varieties. Different varieties have different chemical compounds and offer different benefits. The Latin name allows you to understand the variety.
Your Intuition:
To assess the herbal oil, pay attention to how your body reacts and rely on its feedback. People have different reactions to oils. Knowing an oil for a particular effect does not necessarily mean you will experience the same effect. Trust your intuition!
