The Essence of Nature

Authors

Bradley M. Bricker, Brigham Young University
Dr. Steven Wood, Brigham Young University

Keywords

nature, volatile aromatic compounds, flowers, essential oils

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Abstract

It is the volatile aromatic compounds found in flowers that give them their distinctive aroma. These volatile compounds in their extracted form are often referred to as “essential oils.” And for thousands of years civilizations have been extracting these essential oils from flowers. There are many methods for obtaining these volatile compounds from flowers. Likewise, there are many intended purposes for the resulting extracts, ranging from aesthetic to medicinal.

Recommended Citation

Bricker, Bradley M. and Wood, Dr. Steven (2013) "The Essence of Nature," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2546.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2546