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 Kunzea ericoides (syn. Leptospermum ericoides) Pronunciation KAH-new-kah Common Names Kanuka, White Tea Tree, New Zealand Tea Tree Plant Family Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family) Plant Part Used Leaves and small branchlets Extraction Method Steam…
Field Detail Botanical Name Citrus hystrix Pronunciation KAH-fur LIME Common Names Kaffir Lime, Makrut Lime, Thai Lime Plant Family Rutaceae (Citrus Family) Plant Part Used Fruit peel and leaves Extraction Method Cold Pressed (peel) or Steam…
Field Detail Botanical Name Juniperus communis Pronunciation JOO-nih-per BEH-ree Common Names Juniper, Common Juniper, Mountain Juniper Plant Family Cupressaceae (Cypress Family) Plant Part Used Berries (sometimes twigs and needles) Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Bulgaria,…
Field Detail Botanical Name Jasminum sambac Pronunciation JAZ-min SAM-bak Common Names Arabian Jasmine, Sampaguita, Pikake (Hawaiian Jasmine) Plant Family Oleaceae (Olive Family) Plant Part Used Fresh flowers Extraction Method Solvent Extraction (Absolute) or CO₂ Extraction Origin…
Field Detail Botanical Name Jasminum grandiflorum (sometimes Jasminum sambac) Pronunciation JAZ-min Common Names Jasmine, Royal Jasmine, Spanish Jasmine Plant Family Oleaceae (Olive Family) Plant Part Used Fresh flowers Extraction Method Solvent Extraction (Absolute) or CO₂ Extraction…
Field Detail Botanical Name Helichrysum italicum Pronunciation ih-MOR-tel Common Names Immortelle, Everlasting, Curry Plant, Helichrysum Plant Family Asteraceae (Daisy Family) Plant Part Used Flower tops Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Corsica, France, Croatia, Italy, Bosnia-Herzegovina…
Field Detail Botanical Name Hyssopus officinalis Pronunciation HISS-up Common Names Hyssop, Holy Herb, Za’atar (in Middle Eastern tradition) Plant Family Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Plant Part Used Leaves and flowering tops Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions…
Field Detail Botanical Name Ocimum tenuiflorum Pronunciation TOOL-see Common Names Tulsi, Holy Basil, Sacred Basil Plant Family Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Plant Part Used Leaves and flowering tops Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions India, Nepal, Sri…
Field Detail Botanical Name Cinnamomum camphora var. linalooliferum Pronunciation HOH-wood Common Names Shiu Wood, Chinese Rosewood, Ho Sho Plant Family Lauraceae (Laurel Family) Plant Part Used Heartwood and branches Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions China,…
Field Detail Botanical Name Cinnamomum camphora var. linalooliferum Pronunciation HOH-leef Common Names Ho Leaf, Shiu Leaf, Chinese Ho Wood Leaf Plant Family Lauraceae (Laurel Family) Plant Part Used Leaves and small twigs Extraction Method Steam Distillation…
