Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 Kate, I am a home distiller. I got a set up from Papas which is simply a pressure cooker with a fitting for standard taper glassware. I think he still sells the equipment. Also Butch carries distillation equipment. The other distilling stuff, I think has gone down the tubes by a man in Sacramento. Perhaps you can get more information and forward it on to me. I did get a tape from Pappas of his equipment working. Hecalls it stovetop distillation. http://www.av-at.com/stovestill2.html (Butch's site) I e-mailed Pappas from his web site: http://www.essentialoils.orgPappas There is a big distillation apparatus available but I have lost this address and would like to locate it again. I think they are in Oregon. If you are near Oakland, CA I can show you my rig. Good luck. Jan Young In a message dated 4/13/2004 9:02:25 AM Pacific Standard Time, omalleygirls writes: Judy-- You mentioned having a home distiller while referring to the catnip queries. I was wondering if you would share some info on the distiller with me. The only distillation I have done was during Organic Chem labs in college, but I have been wanting to play with all of my lavender for quite some time. TIA! kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 Thank you!! Jan Young In a message dated 4/13/2004 11:00:13 AM Pacific Standard Time, sandrat writes: >> There is a big distillation apparatus available but I have lost this >> address >> and would like to locate it again. I think they are in Oregon. Hi: http://essentialoil.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 Judy-- You mentioned having a home distiller while referring to the catnip queries. I was wondering if you would share some info on the distiller with me. The only distillation I have done was during Organic Chem labs in college, but I have been wanting to play with all of my lavender for quite some time. TIA! kate Small Business $15K Web Design Giveaway - Enter today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 >> There is a big distillation apparatus available but I have lost this >> address >> and would like to locate it again. I think they are in Oregon. Hi: http://essentialoil.com The above URL is for an Oregon company that carries distillation equipment. Hope you find it helpful, Sandi Thompson Force of Nature Aromatherapy www.forceofnaturearomatherapy.com > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 I'd love to get one of Jeanne Rose's copper stills. She wrote recently how the scent of the distillate is somewhat sweeter than that from stainless or glass units. Some might be skeptical that is sales hype, but I don't believe so, from what I've heard from independent sources: http://jeannerose.net/distillations.html http://www.copperstills.com/ Bewarned: the smallest is 21 liters at $625.http://member.newsguy.com/~herblady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Anya wrote on 14 April 2004 4:03 <I'd love to get one of Jeanne Rose's copper stills. She wrote recently how the scent of the distillate is somewhat sweeter than that from stainless or glass units. Some might be skeptical that is sales hype, but I don't believe so, from what I've heard from independent sources:< If you plan to produce EO (or hydrosols) which contain citral, be prepared for a colour change. I did some using copper, and ended up with oils that were a lovely shade of green. Me, I'll stick to stainless steel and glass to avoid that, and besides, I reckon glass and S/S are easier to clean if you're doing different biomass. Dennis Archer http://www.toona.com.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 In a message dated 4/13/2004 10:02:09 AM Mountain Daylight Time, omalleygirls writes: You mentioned having a home distiller while referring to the catnip queries. I was wondering if you would share some info on the distiller with me I got my distiller about 6 years ago from Benzalco, at benzalco.com. for around $500. But, since then apparently the website is not available anymore. It is a good one for home distilling, but then it is never an easy process. It gives me an appreciation of the tremendous amount of work involved in distilling plants and why the oils demand the price they do. I do it because i enjoy my home distilled oils and hydrolats. I especially use my " chocolate mint " . I am not sure which variety of mentha it is, but it does taste and smell a bit like chocolate and the stems are slightly chocolate colored. A few drops of mint hydrolat (not oil) in drinking water is not only refreshing, but seems to help prevent dehydration and heat exhaustion. We take it on all our backpacking and hiking ventures into the heat of Southern Utah. Other oils I have distilled are tansy, Clary Sage, yarrow, peppermint, santolina, lavender, spruce, pine and melissa. I don't get much oil, but the hydrolats are great. Judy Nelson Gift Baskets**Aromatherapy Blends (genuine essential oils)**Wrist or Back Comforts**Gemstone Necklaces and Bracelets** Handcrafted Original Design Crocheted Rugs** http://www.dreampacker.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 What part of the clary sage do you distill? I have one plant, and before it goes to flower this year, I want to try and infuse some of the leaves in oil. I don't have a distiller. Was wondering if the leaves are what hold the properties. Anita Other oils I have distilled are tansy, Clary Sage, yarrow, peppermint, santolina, lavender, spruce, pine and melissa. I don't get much oil, but the hydrolats are great. Judy Nelson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Wow! Thanks for the heads up Dennis. I never would have known. And I was just thinking how pretty they look *lol* *Smile* Chris (list mom - who has one of the pressure cooker style stove stills and has to get it broken in good!!!!) http://www.alittleolfactory.com Dennis Archer [toona] Anya wrote on 14 April 2004 4:03 <I'd love to get one of Jeanne Rose's copper stills. She wrote recently how the scent of the distillate is somewhat sweeter than that from stainless or glass units. Some might be skeptical that is sales hype, but I don't believe so, from what I've heard from independent sources:< If you plan to produce EO (or hydrosols) which contain citral, be prepared for a colour change. I did some using copper, and ended up with oils that were a lovely shade of green. Me, I'll stick to stainless steel and glass to avoid that, and besides, I reckon glass and S/S are easier to clean if you're doing different biomass. Dennis Archer http://www.toona.com.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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