Percents yield listed below are only approximate. Most of the testing has been done under laboratory conditions and does not necessarily represent the percent yield you will obtain in the field. There are many variables which dictate percent yield, including: weather conditions, soil, elevation, harvest time, distillation time, pressure and temperature of distillation. This list is only intended as a guide.
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Plant
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Botanical Name
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Parts used
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% yield
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| Allspice | Pimenta dioica | Ground Seeds |
4.5
|
| Angelica Root | Angelica archengelica | Root |
0.3 - 1.0
|
| Angelica Seed | Angelica archengelica | Seed |
0.6 - 1.5
|
| Anise | Pimpinella anisum | Seed |
1.5 - 4.0
|
| Arnica Root | Arnica montana | Root |
1
|
| Arnica Flower | Arnica montana | Flowers |
1
|
| Basil | Ocimum basilicum | Leaves and Tops |
0.5 - 1.5
|
| Bay Leaf | Laurel nobilus | Leaves |
3
|
| Cajeput | Melaleuca leucadendron | Leaves and Twigs |
1
|
| Camphor | Cinnamomum camphora | Leaves and Twigs |
2
|
| Caraway | Carum carvi | Seeds |
3.2 - 7.4
|
| Cassia | Cinnamomum cassia | Bark |
1.5
|
| Cedarwood | Juniperus virginiana | Wood Chips |
4.5
|
| Chamomile German | Matricaria chamomilla | Flowers |
0.3 - 1.0
|
| Chamomile Roman | Anthemis nobilis | Flowers |
0.3 - 1.0
|
| Cinnamon True | Cinnamomum zeylanicum | Bark |
0.1
|
| Clary Sage | Salvia sclaria | Leaves and Tops |
0.1 - 0.34
|
| Clove Bud | Eugenia caryophylatta | Buds |
14 - 21
|
| Clove Leaf | Eugenia caryophylatta | Leaves |
1.5 - 2.0
|
| Coriander | Coriandrum officinalis | Seed |
1
|
| Dill Seed | Anethum graveolens | Seed |
2.5 - 4.0
|
| Dill Weed | Anethum graveolens | Whole Plant |
0.3 - 1.5
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| Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus spp | Leaves and Twigs |
1.0 - 7.0
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| Fennel Seed | Foeniculum vulgare | Seed |
4.0 - 6.0
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| Frankincense (Olibanum) | Boswellia carterii | Gum Resin |
3.5 - 6.0
|
| Geranium | Pelargonium graveolens | Leaves |
0.3 - 2.0
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| Juniperberry | Juniperus communis | Berrys |
1.5
|
| Lavender | Lavendula angustifolia | Flowers and Tops |
0.5 - 1.0
|
| Lemon | Citrus limonum | Peel |
2
|
| Lemon Balm | Melissa officinalis | Leaves and Tops |
0.015
|
| Marjoram | Origanum majorana | Leaves |
0.9
|
| Nutmeg | Myristica fragrans | Seed |
15 - 25
|
| Orange | Citrus spp | Peel |
1.5 - 2.0
|
| Orange Blossom (Neroli) | Citrus spp | Flowers |
0.1
|
| Oregano | Origanum vulgare | Leaves and Tops |
1.2
|
| Parsley Seed | Petroselinum crispum | Seeds |
6.0
|
| Parsley Herb | Petroselinum crispum | Leaves and Tops |
0.5
|
| Peppermint | Mentha piperita | Leaves |
1.0 - 2.5
|
| Pine Needles | Pinus spp | Needles |
0.5 - 3.0
|
| Rose Petals | Rosa spp | Flower Petals |
0.006
|
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis | Leaves |
2
|
| Sandalwood | Santalum album | Wood |
4.5
|
| Wintergreen | Gaultheria procumbens | Leaves |
0.66
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| Yarrow | Achillea millefolium | Flowers and Tops |
0.007 - 0.50
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