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 Backhousia citriodora Pronunciation LEH-mon MER-tul Common Names Lemon Myrtle, Sweet Verbena Tree Plant Family Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family) Plant Part Used Leaves Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Australia — primarily Queensland and…
Field Detail Botanical Name Cymbopogon citratus (or Cymbopogon flexuosus, depending on region) Pronunciation LEM-on-grass Common Names Lemongrass, West Indian Lemongrass, East Indian Lemongrass Plant Family Poaceae (Grass Family) Plant Part Used Fresh or partially dried leaves…
Field Detail Botanical Name Corymbia citriodora (syn. Eucalyptus citriodora) Pronunciation LEE-mon you-kah-LIP-tus Common Names Lemon Eucalyptus, Lemon-Scented Gum, Eucalyptus Citriodora Plant Family Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family) Plant Part Used Fresh leaves and twigs Extraction Method Steam Distillation…
Field Detail Botanical Name Citrus limon Pronunciation LEE-mon Common Names Lemon, True Lemon, Lemon Peel Plant Family Rutaceae (Citrus Family) Plant Part Used Fresh fruit rind (peel) Extraction Method Cold Expression (sometimes Steam Distillation) Origin Regions…
Field Detail Botanical Name Lavandula × intermedia Pronunciation LA-van-din Common Names Lavandin, Hybrid Lavender, Dutch Lavender, Lavandin Grosso Plant Family Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Plant Part Used Fresh flowering tops Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions France,…
Field Detail Botanical Name Lavandula angustifolia Pronunciation LAV-en-der Common Names True Lavender, English Lavender, Fine Lavender Plant Family Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Plant Part Used Fresh flowering tops Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions France, Bulgaria, Italy,…
Field Detail Botanical Name Laurus nobilis Pronunciation LOR-us NO-buh-liss Common Names Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay, True Laurel, Grecian Laurel Plant Family Lauraceae (Laurel Family) Plant Part Used Leaves (occasionally small twigs) Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin…
Field Detail Botanical Name Cistus ladanifer Pronunciation LAB-duh-num Common Names Labdanum, Rock Rose, Gum Cistus Plant Family Cistaceae (Rockrose Family) Plant Part Used Resin (exudate from leaves and twigs) Extraction Method Solvent Extraction or Steam Distillation…
Field Detail Botanical Name Howea forsteriana Pronunciation KEN-tee-uh palm Common Names Kentia Palm, Paradise Palm, Howea Palm Plant Family Arecaceae (Palm Family) Plant Part Used Fronds (leaves) Extraction Method Steam Distillation (rarely produced) Origin Regions Lord…
Field Detail Botanical Name Ceiba pentandra Pronunciation KAY-bah or SEE-bah Common Names Kapok Tree, Silk-Cotton Tree, Ceiba, Java Cotton Tree Plant Family Malvaceae (formerly Bombacaceae) Plant Part Used Seeds (occasionally bark and roots in traditional use)…
