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The aqueous portion of the distillate, separated from the distilled essential oil after the steam and oil vapors are condensed. Also called Floral Water. Contains minute amounts of soluble essential oil and the corresponding beneficial attributes of the oil itself, only more dilute. Highly valued for its fragrance and healing properties by aromatherapists and also makers of bath products where hydrosol can be substituted for water in a recipe or formula to give the product a premium quality.
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