Bio Science Research Bulletin
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 33
  • Issue: 1

A Critical Review and Opinion on Hydrodistillation

University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 4001, South Africa

*Corresponding Author: Rishan Singh, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 4001, South Africa, E-mail: rshnsingh1@yahoo.com

Online published on 19 August, 2017.

Abstract

Hydodistillation is a scientific technique used in biological studies. Its reason of usage varies, but its principle of usage is the same. Hydrodistillation uses solvents for extraction, such that solutes (molecules, compounds, atoms, ions, metals, and dissolutes) can be quantified from specific oil extracts. This paper critically reviews and provides opinions on hydrodistillation that advances the present knowledge on hydrodistillation. Also a history behind hydrodisillation and comparisons are provided.

Keywords

Hydrodistillation, technique, apparatus, impact, plant organs