Your guide to the world’s most popular essential oils. Learn each oil’s origin, aroma, extraction method, primary uses, and safety profile—all in one organized collection designed for both new and experienced users.
Field Detail Botanical Name Salvia sclarea Pronunciation KLAIR-ee sayj Plant Family Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Plant Part Used Flowering tops and leaves Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions France, Bulgaria, Italy, and Morocco Description Clary Sage essential…
Field Detail Botanical Name Cymbopogon winterianus (Java Type) / Cymbopogon nardus (Ceylon Type) Pronunciation sit-ruh-NELL-uh Plant Family Poaceae (Gramineae / Grass Family) Plant Part Used Freshly Cut Grass Leaves Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Indonesia,…
Field Detail Botanical Name Citrus medica Pronunciation SIT-ron Plant Family Rutaceae (Citrus Family) Plant Part Used Fresh Fruit Peel Extraction Method Cold Pressed or Steam Distilled Origin Regions India, Italy, and Southeast Asia Description Citron essential…
Field Detail Botanical Name Cinnamomum verum (syn. Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Pronunciation SIN-uh-min leef Plant Family Lauraceae (Laurel Family) Plant Part Used Dried Leaves Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, and Seychelles Description Cinnamon…
Field Detail Botanical Name Cinnamomum verum (syn. Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Pronunciation SIN-uh-min bark Plant Family Lauraceae (Laurel Family) Plant Part Used Inner Bark Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Southern India Description Cinnamon…
Field Detail Botanical Name Michelia champaca (syn. Magnolia champaca) Pronunciation CHAHM-puh-kah Plant Family Magnoliaceae (Magnolia Family) Plant Part Used Fresh Flowers Extraction Method Steam Distillation or Solvent Extraction Origin Regions India, Indonesia, and Southeast Asia Description…
Field Detail Botanical Name Michelia champaca (syn. Magnolia champaca) Pronunciation CHAHM-puh-kah Plant Family Magnoliaceae (Magnolia Family) Plant Part Used Fresh Flowers Extraction Method Steam Distillation or Solvent Extraction Origin Regions India, Indonesia, and Southeast Asia Description…
Field Detail Botanical Name Chamaemelum nobile (syn. Anthemis nobilis) Pronunciation KAM-uh-meel (ROH-mun) Plant Family Asteraceae (Daisy Family) Plant Part Used Fresh or dried flower heads Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions United Kingdom, France, Italy, Morocco,…
Field Detail Botanical Name Matricaria chamomilla (syn. Matricaria recutita) Pronunciation KAM-uh-meel (JUR-man) Plant Family Asteraceae (Daisy Family) Plant Part Used Fresh or dried flower heads Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Germany, Hungary, Egypt, and Eastern…
Field Detail Botanical Name Apium graveolens Pronunciation SELL-uh-ree seed Plant Family Apiaceae (Carrot or Parsley Family) Plant Part Used Dried Seeds Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions India, France, Egypt, and the Netherlands Description Celery Seed…
