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Essential oils are aromatic compounds extracted from parts of plants, such as flowers, leaves, seeds, bark and roots. They give the plant or the specific part their characteristic smell. Essential oils are widely used in Aromatherapy to help relieve body pain and stress.
Nepal has a diverse climate and terrain, from ranging from the subtropical Terai to the temperate mid-hills and Himalayan foothills. A variety of aromatic plants such as citronella, lemongrass, chamomile, wintergreen, jatamansi, mentha and juniper can be found in the wild or just cultivated. However, compared to the volume of aromatic plants harvested, there are limited processing and extraction facilities in Nepal due to which raw harvest has to be exported at a significantly lower price.
For Nepali entrepreneurs, farmer cooperatives and Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) based enterprises, the imbalance between production and processing of aromatic plants can become a great opportunity. Changing Nepal provides Steam Distillation machine, which is a standard machine used to extract essential oils form aromatic plants without significantly altering their properties.
This article covers the essential oil extraction process and the steam distillation machine available in Nepal along with its features and price.
Steam distillation is the most common and preferred method of essential oil extraction because it is environmentally friendly, does not significantly alter the properties of the extract and does not use any chemical solvents. Fresh or dried plant material is loaded into the machine, and the following steps take place:
The entire cycle can take anywhere from 1 to 10 hours depending on the type of plant material, quantity loaded, and the extraction difficulty of the specific oil.
The Steam Distillation Machine is built with a stainless steel distillation chamber and boiler, designed for extracting essential oil from aromatic plant material. It is suitable for farmers, cooperatives and entrepreneurs looking to convert locally harvested aromatic plants into essential oil. It is budget-friendly, simple and easy to install and operate.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body Material | Stainless Steel |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Condenser Type | Water-Cooled Coil Condenser |
| Price | NPR 1,50,000 – 3,00,000 |
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The Steam Distillation Machine for essential oil extraction in Nepal is priced between NPR 1,50,000 and NPR 3,00,000, depending on the specific configuration.
The Steam Distillation Machine passes hot steam through plant material to release aromatic vapor, which is then condensed and separated into essential oil and hydrosol. See the extraction process above for the full step-by-step breakdown.
The Steam Distillation Machine is suitable for farmers, cooperatives and entrepreneurs who want to process locally harvested aromatic plants into essential oil instead of selling raw plant material.
The Steam Distillation Machine can process a wide range of aromatic plant material available in Nepal, including leaves (lemongrass, mentha), flowering tops (chamomile), needles (juniper), bark, roots (jatamansi) and other locally grown or forest-based aromatic plants.
Yes. Along with the essential oil, the Steam Distillation Machine also produces hydrosol (aromatic water) as a by-product, which is used in cosmetics, skincare and natural fragrance products and can add an additional revenue stream.
Yes. Guidance on machine setup, operation and general maintenance is provided, helping farmers and entrepreneurs get started with essential oil extraction confidently.