Lilin Berkhasiat Aromaterapi dan Pengusir Nyamuk_Rospita Uli
Keywords:
Aromatherapy, Candles, Cinnamon Powder, Essential Oil, ExtractionAbstract
The use of aromatherapy candles is currently in great demand by the public because it can provide a relaxing effect. Aromatherapy is produced from plants that contain essential oils with several methods. In this study, the extraction method was used with a time variation of 6, 7 and 8 hours, where the lemon peel was cut into small pieces and then extracted using water as a solvent. Then the resulting volatile oil was applied in making candles and added cinnamon powder in it to see the difference in the characteristics of the resulting wax with variations in addition of 0, 0.5 and 1%. The best results were obtained at a variation of the extraction time of 8 hours and the addition of 1% cinnamon powder and was highly favored by the respondents.References
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