Field Detail Botanical Name Osmanthus fragrans Pronunciation oz-MAN-thus Common Names Osmanthus, Sweet Olive, Tea Olive, Fragrant Olive Plant Family Oleaceae (Olive Family) Plant Part Used Blossoms Extraction Method Solvent Extraction (Absolute) Origin Regions China, Japan, and Southeastern Asia Description Osmanthus…
Field Detail Botanical Name Iris pallida (primary), Iris germanica (alternative species) Pronunciation OR-iss Common Names Orris, Iris, Orris Root Plant Family Iridaceae Plant Part Used Dried Rhizomes Extraction Method Solvent Extraction (Absolute) Origin Regions Italy (Tuscany), Morocco, and France Description…
Field Detail Botanical Name Origanum vulgare Pronunciation uh-RIG-uh-no Common Names Oregano, Wild Marjoram, Greek Oregano Plant Family Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Plant Part Used Leaves and Flowering Tops Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Mediterranean Basin, Turkey, Greece, and Southern Europe…
Field Detail Botanical Name Evernia prunastri Pronunciation OAK-moss Common Names Oakmoss, Tree Moss Plant Family Parmeliaceae Plant Part Used Lichen growing on oak and other deciduous trees Extraction Method Solvent Extraction (Absolute) Origin Regions France, Balkans, Central Europe, and North…
Field Detail Botanical Name Myristica fragrans Pronunciation NUT-meg Common Names Nutmeg, True Nutmeg Plant Family Myristicaceae Plant Part Used Dried Seeds (Kernels) Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Indonesia (Moluccas Islands), India, Sri Lanka, and Grenada Description Nutmeg essential oil…
Field Detail Botanical Name Melaleuca quinquenervia Pronunciation nee-OW-lee Common Names Niaouli, Paperbark Tea Tree, Broad-Leaved Paperbark Plant Family Myrtaceae Plant Part Used Leaves and Twigs Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Madagascar, New Caledonia, Australia, and Southeast Asia Description Niaouli…
Field Detail Botanical Name Nigella sativa Pronunciation nih-JELL-uh sah-TEE-vuh Common Names Black Cumin, Black Seed, Kalonji, Roman Coriander Plant Family Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Plant Part Used Seeds Extraction Method Cold Pressed (for fixed oil) or CO₂ Extraction (for essential oil)…
Field Detail Botanical Name Citrus aurantium var. amara Pronunciation NAIR-oh-lee Common Names Neroli, Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange Blossom Plant Family Rutaceae (Citrus Family) Plant Part Used Fresh Blossoms Extraction Method Steam Distillation (for Neroli); Solvent Extraction produces Orange Blossom Absolute…
Field Detail Botanical Name Nardostachys jatamansi Pronunciation SPIKE-nard Common Names Spikenard, Nard, Indian Nard, Jatamansi Plant Family Caprifoliaceae (formerly Valerianaceae) Plant Part Used Rhizomes and Roots Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Tibet Description Spikenard essential…
Field Detail Botanical Name Myrtus communis var. cineolefera Pronunciation MUR-tul (RED) Common Names Red Myrtle, Cineole Myrtle, Common Myrtle (Red Chemotype) Plant Family Myrtaceae Plant Part Used Leaves and Twigs Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Corsica, Tunisia, Morocco, and…
Field Detail Botanical Name Myrtus communis Pronunciation MUR-tul Common Names Green Myrtle, Common Myrtle, Corsican Myrtle Plant Family Myrtaceae Plant Part Used Leaves and Twigs Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Corsica, Morocco, Tunisia, France, and Italy Description Green Myrtle…
Field Detail Botanical Name Myrtus communis Pronunciation MUR-tul Common Names Green Myrtle, Common Myrtle, Corsican Myrtle Plant Family Myrtaceae Plant Part Used Leaves and Twigs Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Corsica, Morocco, Tunisia, France, and Italy Description Green Myrtle…