Microwave Essential Oil Extraction Kit Review

I saw this Microwave Essential Oil Extraction Kit in a farm tips magazine and asked to review it. I love the concept, and it worked pretty good for me.
Now I had some trouble actually separating the oil from the water, but that was more my lack of lab technique than the kit.
Many people have commented on the video about how deadly microwaves are to the essential oil spirits and somesuch.
I get that many people are paranoid about things they don’t understand, but as a former radiological safety trainer and one that read the science behind this process I can asure you that a microwave oven actually works better for steam distilation of essential oils than traditional methods.
This equipment was actually designed by a researcher that needed a system to distill pure oil without heat damage.
The Microwave Essential Oil Extraction Kit gets the oil from the plant material without as much heat so it makes a better quality of oil.
Now the other comments were about the cost of the kit compared to what is in it.
I think that the price could come down based upon the costs of the equipment, but I also believe the inventor has the right to recoup his development costs.
Website Link: www.tngun.com/essential-oil-e...

[@KFHesson]

This looks like great fun and also a money saver. Great post!

[@mackyt5666]

microwave does not alter or change things. oils are non polar and it wont be affected by the microwave. Only polar molecules are affected. the reason why it heated up because of water content in the oranges and the water at the center of the cup vibrating or rotating caused by the microwave. once it heated, the steam drives the essential oil up to condense it on the center. Cool method!! ill try this with a specific design. thanks for sharing.

[@Dino-mg7od]

So you're saying the essential oil is still pure and not carcinogenic? ??

[@proffvolunteer]

Thanks, I was on the fence about buying one but now think I will.

[@syedabbas7720]

Please tell me where can I buy these stuffs of extracting oils and one thing more what is the use of the cup of water you put in the microwave. Thanks

[@MzladyGrinn]

This is great !!! I have lavender and lemon mint along with sage and rosemary.... And have wondered how do extract the oil on a small scale at a reasonable price.... Thanx for bringing this to view ... I'm definitely going to get this kit... !!! MzGrinn.... :)

[@stevenvillareal2345]

Thank you for video been looking at same oil extractor in my local tractor paper for some time now .... I am glad to see it works for orange oil as that's all I want to make for cleaning and fragrant reasons so the microwave is just fine for my uses...... ordered it just now.....

[@honestprogressivedetroiter5004]

Great! A pretty easy way to collect both essential oil and the hydrosol. Thanks for sharing.

[@DaphneMaine]

Thanks for the lesson. You made it look so much simpler than if I just read about it. I'll be looking to see if you do or have done any rosemary. I want to add rosemary oil to hand cream and I don't think making this hand cream is as easy as dropping some rosemary leaves into a jar of lotion!!

[@toddweller]

I found it very interesting. The top & strainer looked like metal I'm curious about putting metal in the microwave.

[@eloyjerome376]

Great instruction video. I might get the kit, but I want to try the crock pot method first.

[@sundaralingamcd2793]

Thank you for your nice idea

[@johnpalochak8086]

your camera skills are legendary.

[@anthonynorris1016]

awesome!!! thanks!!!!

[@jack3ster]

Anyone else interested in the method but halted by the price?

[@S2daHM]

Not as much as there being a microwave involved. Remember it's organic material..

[@cowboycatranch]

So?

[@rachaellundberg2285]

I love this guy, his kid is a total back seat driver lol woooo lil dude!

[@MsPaganRaven]

Love your vid, really love the little one giving their two cents. Got to love the wee ones. ~.^ This kit is a idea for some but the cost is outrageous. I've been making my own medicinal salves, lotions and oils from herbs and plants for years. My cost for a homemade distillery? A few dollars. People need to use the grey matter between their ears and take the time to find what they need at lower costs. Second hand stores, DAV's, Salvation Army stores, Dollar stores...etc. Now I'm not touting that you've acquired the kit and hey, and it worked great for you! But in reality, the contents are not worth $150. No where near it. Maybe $10 at max. So unless people out there just want a "right now!" fix, and have $150 to blow - then by all means..buy this. The rest of us common sense people with enjoy saving our money for bigger and better things!

[@kathryncastanares525]

TFS!! I have one of these that i bought from an estate sale, but it look a little different. but has all the same parts and attachments. anyways, i just barely decided to give it a try to see how it does. i have a larger still that i use for my Hydrosols but have had not much luck with it for oils. tho i haven't really tried but once and could not figure out how to separate the oil correctly without water ending up in it still. anyways, i tried using this with roses and i dont see any oil sitting at the top. i used a very good amount of roses, broke them up a bit and whatnot. when i rub the Hydrosol between my fingers, it feels super silky, more so than Hydrosols bought. so i know theres oils in there. is there another method to use to get them to separate better?

[@MavenOTF]

Awesome! This would be the perfect little distiller for home medicinal use.

[@TNGun]

That is my thought - It has a learning curve, but it is neat

[@biblethumpm]

Actually by using a microwave you destroy all the medicinal properties; It's only good as a scented oils.

[@MrTimjwilson]

+OilExTech I highly doubt this will produce pharmaceutical grade extracts, except for some plant tissues which are water soluble. eg. papaver somniferum

[@DaphneMaine]

+OilExTech , thanks.

[@kristengibson277]

It wouldn't be medicinal at all considering the enzymes will be destroyed along with anything beneficial. Sometimes easy isn't proper. TV dinners are really easy but they're tonic to your body for numerous reasons.

[@veenajog582]

Please advise if anyone has managed to get any essential oil by using this kit and method stated.

[@capeman10]

Very nice post. I am very interested in orange essential oils. I wish to use it for cleaning along with a vinegar orange mix.

[@jdelphzumba]

I just bought one! Thanks for the info...

[@pappawheely]

Hmmmm...I wonder if the microwaves alter the oil in any way......looks like a safe way to extract the oil all right thanks David

[@tadehabadian2211]

Interesting idea and good narration. Thank you for your post. However: A: Orange peel essential oil is heat sensitive, so cold methods are recommended, such as cold press + centrifuging, super-critical CO2 are recommended. B: Video quality is poor and many time out of focus;; C: Never ever handle essential oil with any plastic instrument. I always use glass syringe and store in a container with glass stopper. Generally, essential oils are not compatible with plastics, PVC etc and some EOs react very aggressively!

[@jacquiereith6957]

Tadeh Abadian w

[@mingoshomari]

Aww , The Baby Sounds So Adorable , && I Loved When He Said Okay Boo Boo , To Cute .

[@TNGun]

Yeah, he is my favorite. He is four now, and is quite the handful

[@tinkabell39]

Really neat..

[@msmaryjanegrrl9637]

I thought orange essential oil was one that should be cold pressed. Neat little gadget though.

[@Manu52498]

Thank you for a very helpful video ...√

[@VelmaJinkys]

I love the idea . If I had the $ I would buy one to use the oil in my soap. Havent made soap yet but now I know why essemtial oils,are so exp. Haha ty for sharing

[@dimitriosbakalis4395]

It is obvious it has advantage comparable to other methods. The first thing coming to my mind is what is the cost of this magnificent machine for industrial use and production. I do not know where I have to address my query.

[@DeniseBrown60609]

Thanks, this would solve all my essential oil problems... Does anyone know where I might buy spike lavender oil at a good price?

[@annier6171]

Denise Brown the absolute best place to get spike lavender from is your garden, grow it. If you don't have a garden grow in pots, get some seeds from the garden center (or online) - you can use pretty much anything for a pot as long as it has drainage, if you have a way to contain the drainage then grow them indoors! They are really pretty plants would look nice as pot plants and make your house smell divine. 2 plants would provide enough flowers for this gadget, and the more you cut the flowers the more flowers you get. Grow mint, spearmint, anything you can think of.

[@DeniseBrown60609]

Annie R Thank you Annie for the info...

[@saved2save7]

Lovely!

[@saved2save7]

Ps you didn't show what went in the pot?

[@CustardBustard]

Haha, the kid in the background is awesome.

[@TNGun]

CustardBastard Thanks I think so also....

[@crp0714]

Now that you've had the product for a while, how is it's durability? Have you had to replace parts?

[@DGWHomestead2020]

Its pretty durable, my big problem is that I have a hard time separating the oil from the hydro-sols. plus I find it a bit of a pain in the but with all the ice.

[@zamclachia]

As an analytical chemist I would proceed as follows: In order to speed the seperation/ improve the quality of the seperation, add some table salt to the hydrosol. Shake it well to disolve the salt and let stand. You will see that the oil seperates far better.

[@kathaap]

how much salt?

[@zamclachia]

The layer between the oil and the water is an emulsion i.e. Oil water mixture. It will separate over time. To speed this up, we change the properties of the water by dissolving salt in it. This helps 'break' the emulsion. Quantity is not that important. try adding 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt to begin with. Shake to dissolve the salt in the water and let stand. You should see the emulsion separate far quicker. An alternative is to freeze the extract over night. The water will freeze and the oil would remain as a liquid. Hope this helps.

[@DrLove911]

That's the ice core Kay? You have a flask Kay? And a pipette Kay? And a cookie jar Kay?. Smells like oranges Kay? The little vials are expensive Kay? Right right Kay ? Right right right Kay?

[@wpoley]

Do not see link where to buy kit.Just link to your site and amazon for a how to book. like your videos.

[@mariapinto8003]

Why don't you market this kit in india on Amazon

[@ann7444]

what do you call those shields? please reply?

[@kathaap]

heat shields

[@420edu7]

My son just bought me a lab set for $45.00 you have to search Google a bit but honestly you can get a mini lab quality set for one third the price and I believe you will get better , higher quality end product, I've seen similar sets go for several hundred dollars but when you compare them , they are over priced, hope this helps

[@enriqueflorendo]

What was the search term?

[@Dani-tz6jz]

Your closeups are very blurry!! Very interesting indeed and affordable. Thank you.

[@nilanjanashukla3417]

thanks for teaching easy methed

[@TNGun]

No problem, glad you liked it

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

What would you use the orange oil for?

[@jenniferneddo8949]

You can use it in cooking or in homemade cleaners, aromatherapy, I use it to make homemade soap, the added bonus of making my own is that the hydrosol he mentions I can use in soap making as well, example hydrosol from roses is actually what Rose Water is :)

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

Wow, that's really neat! I didn't really think of those things, but it makes sense.

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

Love2boat92 cheaper to buy it than buying the oranges lol

[@TNGun]

WaterspoutsOfTheDeep Yeah, but not if you live where you can grow oranges...

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

David Nash true but that is not a lot of people, orange essential oil like all the citrus essential oils are super super super cheap. In the factories they don't do it like this. They just press the orange and citrus rinds. This thing is basically a toy, you wouldn't get much essential oil out of much anything else. Citrus rinds have a tonn of essential oil in them that is why orange was used in the video. Buying it you'd know you weren't getting microwaved essential oil lol. plus since it's pressed it is basically the highest quality you can get from essential oil aside from CO2 extracted. Unless you have tonns of free oranges and peels from them and just want to toss them in this thing and get some essential oil for using as cleaner lol. But still I don't think it's worth the effort. You can buy a ounce for 4-10 dollars usd.

[@warywolfen]

I would not buy this! Most of the components can be acquired from a thrift shop for a couple of bucks. That "separator flask" isn't! It's a volumetric flask which is used in analytical chemistry. You could use any kind of flask to do the same thing. The best choice would be a separatory funnel...check Ebay

[@MsPaganRaven]

Clyde Wary I couldn't agree with you more! Everything shown in this so called kit is NOT worth $150 unless people have more money then brains. Or maybe a bit lazy. All of the items can be found easily (or slight variations that would still work) and much, MUCH cheaper. Steam distilling is easy, and doesn't take "special" items. But if you're the type of person who has an extra $150 just to throw out there - contact me. I'll take your donation! LOL

[@kristengibson277]

+belladj63 I agree but a microwave will kill and medicinal properties and destroy the enzymes. So, they won't be beneficial at all

[@steveraman4562]

make one and plug on youtube so that we all can Extration our brains to building our ow

[@eevanoir197]

any heat added to food types at all will kill enzymes -the only way to get the full benefits of vitamins and enzymes are from RAW foods

[@alcentral6252]

where could I purchase this pal? could you send me a link please?

[@ShiaNaturesFearie]

+alan lee link is in the description.

[@DaphneMaine]

buy the unit or don't buy it....just get on with making this stuff. it's amazing how easy it is to do! Thanks again guys and little kid!

[@CutoDracon]

Beats the cost of a glass distiller.

[@mariapinto8003]

Brilliant concept hi I'm from Bombay India where can I get this kit

[@harriothawkins7347]

oh wow, i never knew it was possible

[@arlenephillips718]

I would like one.

[@ann7444]

omg thanksssss

[@MichiganBorn91]

This kit is way overpriced. You can buy all of the equipment for a fraction of that price. Just get an old coffee pot, a 250ml beaker, volumetric flask/funnel separator, pipette and you're good to go. They put the "shields" in there to "reduce yield variance", so those really aren't necessary IMO. All they are selling you is the process, which is actually brilliant and why youtube videos are awesome, because once you know the process you can get your own equipment and do it for 90% less $$$.

[@DaphneMaine]

+MichiganBorn91 , okay already. kinda like buying a truck or building your own....

[@lucifersweetums]

+Nona Famous nope, not like that. never compare simple chemistry with complicated automotive engineering. fucking idiot.

[@Flowerangl]

Great comment for the chemistry "inclined"...however, this product is great for those that might not be so much...awesome idea for people wanting to delve into crafting their own oils. Leave it be.

[@awakenedsoul4924]

Michigan can you make a youtube video showing us? Where do we put the ice?

[@PRJohnnyT]

I would also suggest getting a syringe and a large caliber needle from the farmacy as it allows you more finesse for getting that oil.

[@uckBayNguyen]

that is a simple kit. I'm just hesitant with the price. thanks for the video. I hope to see follow-ups

[@iamyamski]

ozm vid, clear instructions and cute kid. :)

[@creekboie3277]

150 bucks? Why?

[@MsPaganRaven]

bryan sims It's called greed, Bryan. Pathetic, right?

[@creekboie3277]

Pagan Raven yes I agree ...I hope it's durable

[@GalenCurrah]

bryan sims Profit motive. They could assemble the parts, and sell them at cost plus postage for, maybe, US$80 or less. But who would support them and their families? The parts that make the unit worth its price are the fitted heat shields that protect the distillate from overheating.

[@TheQueenSpider]

Does it work with weed?

[@enriqueflorendo]

Won’t this neutralize the properties of essential oils via radiation?

[@jemagriffiths6909]

"Essential oles"

[@IngeniousOutdoors]

"essential oal extracter"

[@HellboundKIU]

Holy fucken shit that's cool.

[@garyhonas757]

I'm sorry to be "that guy" but can anyone tell me have they ever tried using this with marijuana? I would think it would make some really good quality solventless thc hash oil?

[@cassweeks521]

You can get it at www.oilextech.com!

[@melvinjansen2338]

Haha you got the OO 'LL?

[@Dan0rioN]

Ok so what was the mug for? Lol

[@adkharu]

cool, you extracted limonene..

[@zapetis]

iknow. still looking for the guy the put weed in this thing...

[@pinkginger09]

Interesting. But I would not put anything that is of value to consume in the microwave.

[@naturechild7]

+pinkginger09 I totally agree. It would kill anything beneficial. I dont even microwave my food

[@ufo.architect]

that was great, I'd like to make lavender oil sometime

[@eqlzr2]

OK, so I'm kind of a microwave kindergartner. If, as you said, those were ceramic coated metal utensils/containers, why didn't they spark and cause all kinds of disturbance inside the microwave oven? If I accidentally leave even a teeny thin paper or plastic-coated twist tie in my microwave, it creates all kinds of fireworks. Many thanks.

[@throbbing_bassline]

It's a Faraday cage. It's the reason why you can look into a microwave oven while it's operating and not get fried. Yes, it's made of metal, but insulated. Fun fact: the holes in the screen are just a hair smaller than the microwave wavelength so the microwaves aren't able to escape, while visible light wavelengths can pass through no problem. Think of it like trying to drain the water in your noodles through a clogged coffee filter vs an unclogged spaghetti strainer.

[@eqlzr2]

OK, many thanks for the explanation.

[@jedhamilton9048]

So what is this new thing called oil extration? I've never heard of it...🤔 I don't know man...nice work on your method there but I think your spelling could use a little improvement 😉 j/k ✌🏻

[@endocann]

the ol' eh?

[@cmbmail42]

I would not make oils this way, microwaves change things on a molecular level. This will make an inferior product. Distilling would be way better in my opinion.

[@TNGun]

Does it? How does it change things at a molecular level? Can you cite your source?

[@victorgrey6677]

Essential “ol” lmaooo

[@joesmith7427]

wow!! what a price! u can buy a lot of essential oils for that money!! and not do any work at all! good luck on that one!

[@DaphneMaine]

+TODD FISCHER , what's the point then? The work is the fun, the creating of your own oil with your own hands is the whole idea!!

[@kristengibson277]

+Nona Famous if you want to use your own hands to make essential oil then it would be just as good to use your own hands to build a basic distiller. I do like it though. It definitely has ease of use. Unfortunately I think the microwave would destroy anything beneficial

[@lcecil70]

Hijacking all these posts with inane claims that microwaves destroy anything beneficial. Where do you back up your claims? Let me guess microwavesarebad.com or maybe myfeelingsonasubjectaremorevalidthanscience.com? Also, the earth is flat, amirite? Learn 2 science

[@AlmostCouture]

lcecil70 😂😂😂 best comment ever! I'm sure you have offended a few flat earthers!!

[@O1391]

You're saving money if you have your own garden, because then, you can grow the herbs that are the base for your oil, and make as much as you want without spending more than you need. If you keep buying oils, you'll just run out and buy more; know the phrase about giving a man a fish and feeding him for a day, but teaching him to fish feeds him for life? This is more sustainable.

[@Zimba9810]

this kit is so expensive doesnt justify the cost for hwat you get

[@suzannewl859]

You cant put metal in a microwave that lide sounded to me like it is metal

[@KittyKittenMittens]

actually newer microwaves you can put metal in them. usually aluminum. haven't you ever seen the metal racks that come with some fancy microwaves?

[@suzannewl859]

ok I just came on line Ive never commented on this . Ill have to do some researching GOOGLE

[@jodypratt2365]

+Suzanne WL it was also ceramic coated.. Metal not exposed

[@DaphneMaine]

+Suzanne WL , he said it was ceramic

[@jodypratt2365]

+Nona Famous I heard him say ceramic coated metal

[@suzannewl859]

it is metal.

[@Phoenix502]

I would have to know how the oil comes out after a microwave - enough heat will kill off anything in the oil that would be helpful to you i would think, not to think about the plastic being in the heat with your oils. I would have to do a lot of research before i would think this is or sounds like a good idea. I would like to have it tested and see if the composites are still the same inside the oil. But it is a nice idea if it works. Just be safe man. Bill

[@wiccaman69]

i'ts O I L Not O L E. lol

[@Cantgetusernam]

Microwaves destroy the good stuff in foods and oils. Better off not doing that.

[@joshuakohl4872]

Todd Perry that’s not true

[@Kloashut]

Normally the applied heat is limited to the boilingpoint of your solvent[water in this case] but seeing the orange peels getting directly into contact with the glass I can assume there will be hotspots reaching a temperature way above 100C by which the different terpenes could possible decompose. I'd prefer the normal steam destillation or cold pressing/extraction method.

[@stephenmeinhold5452]

A cheap microwave can degrade food and stuff due to the inconsistancy of the microwaves. but a profesional one around £300.00 in the uk is fine its used by professionl cooks and those guys are like the gestapo when it comes to flavour and flavour is the most delecate thing, the biggest problem is the word radiation but its not nuclear the heat that come from a radiator is radiation. microwaves use magnetic radiation in other words if you realy do think that microwaves are harmfull you should discard all the electical equipment in your home, your moble phone, wi fi, tv, computer etc. as an example some people use a microwave in canabis extraction and there is nothing more volitile and prone to degredation than that. but at the end of the day its your choice use a microwave or dont use one. the only reason i am takeing the trouble to say this is 4 yaers ago all of my friends ditched there microwaves after a post on facebook. 4 yaers later and they all baught a new one.

[@shaikhsalmasalma2596]

please Hindi me video banaye

[@sirdouglashowel5thseat776]

no no no no no no

[@klaraparis]

Essential oils have specific actions, the present the essence of a plant. After having produced them in a microwave you can be sure that none of these beneficial actions will be present anymore in your essential oil. Lower I see that people argue that even heating breast or baby milk does not do any harm. That is horrible, microwave destroys also anything beneficial in baby milk.

[@alialiwxwx7663]

!adaqsaz

[@jeffwolf8018]

I seen water microwaved and feed to plants next to tap water. The microwave water killed the plant.

[@mountianfolks]

Worst way of doing it. Microwave is not good, ruins it. Makes it inferior.

[@TNGun]

Do you have facts for that opinion? Seems like you are just talking.

[@steveraman4562]

make one and plug on youtube so that we all can Extration our brains to building our own

[@EliA-mm7ul]

And this is the junk of essential oils you get from Amazon lol. Microwave is the best way to ruin it

[@cowboycatranch]

Explain why.

[@johnadams9558]

Oil is pronounced "oi-yel". Not "ole". O'er yonder is an ole schoolhouse. Go on o'er der to getcha sum edumacate'n. Other than that, using a microwave to extract essential oil is pretty dumb.

[@TNGun]

won't you be my neighbor? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2LRpZyppJeWbLc

[@jondoe8479]

This is the third You Tube vid I've seen to day where the person allows a little kid to roam around in the background making all sorts of little chirps, farts, sneezes - I'm sick of it. In other words - WTF?

[@TNGun]

I care more about my son than your opinion. Making videos is part of my family life and he takes a part of it. If you don't like it then you can watch other peoples videos instead of mine as this will not change.

[@TNGun]

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[@speaklinecommunications3213]

@@TNGun soooo cute

[@speaklinecommunications3213]

@@TNGun preach

[@Dante95240]

$199 !!!! OUCH! PASS