I need a custom design for a specialized application.  Can Eden Labs accommodate me?

Absolutely.  At Eden Labs LLC we pride ourselves on being able to meet the specific needs our customers.  Your engineers and chemists can work directly with our designers to build the exact system you need.

What is the best solvent to use?

Generally speaking, most herbs are best extracted with a 50-50 mix of ethanol and water or Vodka. In some cases a desired constituent is not soluble in alcohol or water and must be extracted in a more exotic solvent like chloroform or ether. If that is the case, you will need one of the Professional units that seal up so solvent vapors don't escape. Ultimately, carbon dioxide is often the ideal solvent because it has different solvent properties at different pressures and leaves no traces or residues in the final product.
 

Will heat damage my herbal extract?

Different herbs have varying sensitivities to heat. It is usually good to have some heat when processing herbs. Moderation is the key. Temperature ranges from 100-150 degrees Fahrenheit are usually ideal. All of Eden Labs products will operate in this temperature range. Many herbalists believe that herbs should be extracted at room temperature. If you want to follow this rule, a cold percolation unit, the Professional Round Bottom unit, or a mixing tank is the way to go.
 

How are solvents removed from the extract?

Solvents are distilled out under gentle heat or gentle heat and vacuum or just vacuum if no heat is desired. This can be done because your solvents have a much lower boiling point than your extract. Therefore when heat or vacuum is applied to the extract infused solvent, the solvent begins to vaporize and rise out of the extract whereby it is collected into another vessel.