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 Viscum album Pronunciation MISS-tuhl-toe Common Names European Mistletoe, Common Mistletoe Plant Family Santalaceae (formerly Viscaceae) Plant Part Used Leaves and Twigs Extraction Method Steam Distillation or Solvent Extraction (rare) Origin Regions Central…
Field Detail Botanical Name Acacia dealbata Pronunciation mih-MOH-suh Common Names Silver Wattle, Blue Wattle, Mimosa Plant Family Fabaceae (Legume Family) Plant Part Used Blossoms (Flowers) Extraction Method Solvent Extraction (Absolute) Origin Regions France, Egypt, India, and…
Field Detail Botanical Name Melissa officinalis Pronunciation meh-LISS-uh Common Names Lemon Balm, Common Balm, Bee Balm Plant Family Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Plant Part Used Leaves and Flowering Tops Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions France, Bulgaria,…
Field Detail Botanical Name Thymus mastichina Pronunciation MAR-jor-am (SPAN-ish) Common Names Spanish Marjoram, Wild Marjoram, Mastic Thyme Plant Family Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Plant Part Used Flowering Tops and Leaves Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Spain…
Field Detail Botanical Name Origanum majorana Pronunciation MAR-jor-am Common Names Sweet Marjoram, Knotted Marjoram Plant Family Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Plant Part Used Leaves and Flowering Tops Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Egypt, France, Morocco, and…
Field Detail Botanical Name Leptospermum scoparium Pronunciation MAH-noo-kah Common Names New Zealand Tea Tree, Manuka Myrtle Plant Family Myrtaceae Plant Part Used Leaves and Branchlets Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions New Zealand and parts of…
Field Detail Botanical Name Citrus reticulata Pronunciation MAN-duh-rin Common Names Mandarin Orange, Red Mandarin, Tangerine (var.) Plant Family Rutaceae (Citrus Family) Plant Part Used Peel (Rind) Extraction Method Cold Expression (for fresh aroma) or Steam Distillation…
Field Detail Botanical Name Magnolia alba Pronunciation mag-NO-lee-uh Common Names Magnolia, White Champaca, White Jade Orchid Tree Plant Family Magnoliaceae Plant Part Used Fresh Flower Blossoms Extraction Method Steam Distillation or Solvent Extraction (for absolute) Origin…
Field Detail Botanical Name Litsea cubeba Pronunciation LIT-see-uh koo-BEE-buh Common Names May Chang, Mountain Pepper, Chinese Pepper, Tropical Verbena Plant Family Lauraceae (Laurel Family) Plant Part Used Small pepper-like fruits Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions…
Field Detail Botanical Name Citrus aurantifolia Pronunciation LYME Common Names Lime, Key Lime, Mexican Lime, West Indian Lime Plant Family Rutaceae (Citrus Family) Plant Part Used Peel (rind) Extraction Method Cold Expression (for aromatic vibrancy) or…
