Is is used to separate the essential oil from the aromatic water after the extraction operations.
How to use the Inherba Separating Funnel to separate Essential Oils and Aromatic Water
- Mount the separating funnel on a stand, making sure it is stable and secure.
- Make sure the funnel tap is closed.
- Pour immiscible liquids carefully into the funnel.
- Gently shake the funnel to mix the liquids, turning it upside down and rotating it slowly.
- Let it stand until the liquids separate into two distinct layers.
- Slowly open the tap and allow the lower (thicker) liquid to flow into the collecting vessel. Close the tap just before the upper liquid reaches the spout.
- Pour the upper (less dense) liquid into another container by removing the funnel cap and pouring carefully.