Are NOW Foods oils really essential oils?

That's true that "pure and natural" is simply a marketing statement and mean nothing, but that's not the only thing the label guarantees. The label does specifically say "Gas Chromatography/Infra-red Spectroscopy verified. Natural Essential Oils are highly concentrated and should be used with care. Always dilute before any use other than aromatherapy. Keep out of reach of children." Those statements would be for the FDA safety guidelines, but do point out that they are real Essential Oils.

Also, I've looked into NOW Foods as a company before and they are certified as being GMP compliant (GMP, Good Manufacturing Practices, is one of the main quality assurance guidelines) so they are verified to be a good quality company... and no, I don't work for them. ;-)

There are a lot of guidelines and marketing statements out there that make it confusing, but the part on the label that says "Aromatherapeutic" says that it is an Essential Oil and "GC/IR Verified" below that points out the good quality of it.

Unfortunately, products from nature also have natural variations in color, smell, and taste that can change between batches based on growing conditions (rain fall, sun exposure, where they're grow, etc)... same reason that some oranges can taste sweeter than others, even if they came from the same field or tree in different years. I hope that helps!

[edit]: Tink is right... you've got 3 good answers that are saying it's a good quality company and a good product. I've outlined about the GMP guidelines that they abide by (which is actually higher regulations than European guidelines) so you've already gotten a couple of answers about how good their quality is.

If you don't believe us, you could always call NOW Foods directly and ask them straight out to prove to you that it's not diluted (something in writing or whatever you feel would be enough proof). I'm sure they have some info they could send you, whether it be the test results or some verification of their quality other than what we've said. I looked it up and their phone number (which should be listed on the bottle) is 888-669-3663... if you don't believe us, then ask them.

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Korleone, thanks so much for inquiring if in fact our oils are essential oils. I'm happy to report that yes, our essential oils are indeed pure essential oils. When we, at NOW, label a product 100% pure and natural we want to reinforce the fact that the oil is true to its species, which is the Latin name you'll find on the front panel of the product. If the oil were a blend we would state that on the product and list the ingredients on the side so there would be no confusion. Before an essential oil becomes an essential oil, it must first be extracted from its original botanical. To accomplish this, one of three specialized extraction methods are used. Extraction is a critical step in the essential oil manufacturing process, and must be performed at just the right time, depending on the plant and oil in question. Proper extraction will yield the strongest concentration of active compounds, while incorrect or incomplete extraction efforts may significantly affect the finished oil's potency. You can learn a lot more about NOW's essential oils at http://www.nowfoods.com/Products/PersonalCare/0467... We're always excited to see people checking out our products, and we hope this helps answers your question.

Kristy

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Are NOW Foods oils really essential oils?

It doesn't say explicitly on the label that they are essential oils. The name is NOW Personal Care, and the product is "100% Pure & Natural Rosemary Oil", pure and natural having no actual meaning.

They say on their website that these are essential oils, but they smell weak and...

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Yes they are an essential oil, and really good quality also. You can get these at a good price from

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If it says outright on the label that it is 100% pure and natural rosemary oil, what else would it be? They make perfectly fine products at very reasonable rates. If you want to spend more, go right ahead.

Edit: No, it's not obvious, since I know it IS essential oil. You have had three people here tell you its good stuff, and you have argued with all of us.

No one made you buy it now, did they?

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Agar oil, distilled from Agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis). Highly prized for its fragrance.[1] Ajwain oil, distilled from the leaves of Bishop’s weed (Carum copticum). Oil contains 35-65% thymol.[2] Angelica root oil, distilled from the Angelica archangelica.[3] Anise oil, from the Pimpinella anisum, rich odor of licorice, used medicinally.[4] Asafoetida, used medicinally and to flavor food. Balsam oil, from the Myroxylon pereirae.[5] Basil oil is used in making perfumes, as well as in aromatherapy Bergamot oil, used in aromatherapy and in perfumes. Black Pepper essential oil is distilled from the berries of Piper nigrum. The warm,soothing effect makes it ideal for treating muscle aches, pains and strains. Buchu oil, made from the buchu shrub. Considered toxic and no longer widely used. Formerly used medicinally. Cannabis flower essential oil, used as a flavoring in foods, primarily candy and beverages. Also used as a scent in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, and candles.[6] Caraway oil, used a flavoring in foods. Also used in mouthwashes, toothpastes, etc. as a flavoring agent.[7] Cardamom seed oil, used in aromatherapy and other medicinal applications. Extracted from seeds of subspecies of Zingiberaceae (ginger). Also used as a fragrance in soaps, perfumes, etc.[8] Carrot seed oil (essential oil), used in aromatherapy. Cedarwood oil, primarily used in perfumes and fragrances.[9] Chamomile oil, There are many varieties of chamomile but only two are used in aromatherapy- Roman and German. Both have similar healing properties but German chamomile contains a higher level of azulin (an anti-inflammatory agent). Calamus Root, used medicinally Cinnamon oil, used for flavoring and medicinally. Cistus species Citronella oil, from a plant related to lemon grass is used as an insect repellent, as well as medicinally. Clary Sage Clove leaf oil, used as a topical anesthetic to relieve dental pain. Coffee, used to flavor food. Coriander Costmary oil (bible leaf oil), from the Tanacetum balsamita[10][11] Costus Root, used medicinally Cranberry seed oil, equally high in omega-3 omega-6 fatty acids, primarily used in the cosmetic industry. Cubeb, used medicinally and to flavor foods. Cumin oil/Black seed oil, used as a flavor, particularly in meat products. Also used in veterinary medicine. Cypress Cypriol Curry Leaf, used medicinally and to flavor food. Davana oil, from the Artemisia pallens, used as a perfume ingredient and as a germicide.[12] Dill oil, chemically almost identical to caraway seed oil. High carvone content. Elecampane, used medicinally. Eucalyptus oil, historically used as a germicide. Commonly used in cough medicine, among other medicinal uses.[13] Fennel seed oil, used medicinally, particularly for treating colic in infants. Fenugreek oil, used medicinally and for cosmetics from ancient times. Fir Frankincense oil, used for aromatherapy and in perfumes. Galangal, used medicinally and to flavor food. Galbanum Geranium oil, used medicinally, particularly in aromatherapy, used for hormonal imbalance, for this reason geranium is often considered to be "female" oil. Ginger oil, used medicinally in many cultures. Goldenrod Grapefruit oil, extracted from the peel of the fruit. Used in aromatherapy. Contains 90% limonene.[14] Henna oil, used medicinally.[15] Helichrysum Hyssop Idaho Tansy Jasmine oil, used for its flowery fragrance. Juniper berry oil, used as a flavor. Also used medicinally, including traditional medicine. Laurus nobilis Lavender oil, used primarily as a fragrance. Also used medicinally.[16] Ledum Lemon oil, similar in fragrance to the fruit. Unlike other essential oils, lemon oil is usually cold pressed. Used medicinally, as an antiseptic, and in cosmetics.[17] Lemongrass. Lemongrass is a highy fragrant grass from India. In India, it is used to help treat fevers and infections. The oil is very useful for insect repellent. Litsea cubeba oil, lemon-like scent, often used in perfumes and aromatherapy. Marjoram Melaleuca See Tea tree oil Melissa oil (Lemon balm), sweet smelling oil used primarily medicinally, particularly in aromatherapy. Mentha arvensis oil/Mint oil, used in flavoring toothpastes, mouthwashes and pharmaceuticals, as well as in aromatherapy and other medicinal applications.[18] Mountain Savory Mugwort oil, used in ancient times for medicinal and magical purposes. Currently considered to be a neurotoxin.[19] Mustard oil (essential oil), containing a high percentage of allyl isothiocyanate or other isothiocyanates, depending on the species of mustard Myrrh oil, warm, slightly musty smell. Used medicinally. Myrtle Neroli is produced from the blossom of the bitter orange tree. Nutmeg Orange oil, like lemon oil, cold pressed rather than distilled. Consists of 90% d-Limonene. Used as a fragrance, in cleaning products and in flavoring foods.[20] Oregano oil, contains thymol and carvacrol, making it a useful fungicide. Also used to treat digestive problems.[21] Orris oil is extracted from the roots of the Florentine iris (Iris florentina) and used as a flavouring agent, in perfume, and medicinally.[22] Palo Santo Parsley oil, used in soaps, detergents, colognes, cosmetics and perfumes, especially men’s fragrances.[23] Patchouli oil, very common ingredient in perfumes. Perilla essential oil, extracted from the leaves of the perilla plant. Contains about 50-60% perillaldehyde. Pennyroyal oil, highly toxic. It is abortifacient and can even in small quantities cause acute liver and lung damage.[24] Peppermint oil, used in a wide variety of medicinal applications. Petitgrain Pine oil, used as a disinfectant, and in aromatherapy. Ravensara Red Cedar Roman Chamomile Rose oil, distilled from rose petals, Used primarily as a fragrance. Rosehip oil, distilled from the seeds of the Rosa rubiginosa or Rosa mosqueta. Used medicinally. Rosemary oil, distilled from the flowers of Rosmarinus officinalis. Used in aromatherapy, topically to sooth muscles, and medicinal for its antibacterial and antifungal properties.[25] Rosewood oil, used primarily for skin care applications. Also used medicinally. Sage oil, used medicinally. Sandalwood oil, used primarily as a fragrance, for its pleasant, woody fragrance.[26] Sassafras oil, from sassafras root bark. Used in aromatherapy, soap-making, perfumes, and the like. Formerly used as a spice, and as the primary flavoring of root beer, inter alia. Savory oil, from Satureja species. Used in aromatherapy, cosmetic and soap-making applications. Schisandra oil, from Schisandra chinensis, used medicinally. Spearmint oil, often used in flavoring mouthwash and chewing gum, among other applications. Spikenard, used medicinally. Spruce Star anise oil, highly fragrant oil using in cooking. Also used in perfumery and soaps, has been used in toothpastes, mouthwashes, and skin creams.[27] 90% of the world's star anise crop is used in the manufacture of Tamiflu, a drug used to treat influenza, and is hoped to be useful for avian flu Tangerine Tarragon oil, distilled from Artemisia dracunculus, used medicinally. Tea tree oil, distilled from Melaleuca alternifolia, used medicinally. Thyme oil, used medicinally. Being powerful antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral agent, tea tree's ability to fight infection is second to none. Tsuga Turmeric, used medicinally and to flavor food Valerian, used medicinally Vetiver oil (khus oil) a thick, amber oil, primarily from India. Used as a fixative in perfumery, and in aromatherapy Western red cedar Wintergreen Yarrow oil is used medicinally, to relieve joint pain Ylang-ylang Zedoary, used medicinally and to flavor food hope that may help you.... olive isn't essential oil