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 Miscanthus sinensis Pronunciation ZEE-bruh GRASS / miss-KAN-thus sih-NEN-sis Common Names Zebra Grass, Japanese Silver Grass, Eulalia Grass, Maiden Grass Plant Family Poaceae (Grass Family) Plant Part Used Fresh or Dried Leaves and Stems Extraction Method Steam…
Field Detail Botanical Name Zamia integrifolia (syn. Zamia pumila) Pronunciation ZAY-mee-uh Common Names Coontie, Florida Arrowroot, Wild Sago, Zamia Palm Plant Family Zamiaceae (Cycad Family) Plant Part Used Rhizomes and Lower Leaf Bases Extraction Method Solvent Extraction or CO₂ Extraction…
Field Detail Botanical Name Ziziphora clinopodioides or Ziziphora tenuior Pronunciation ZIH-zih-for-uh Common Names Ziziphora, Mountain Mint, Turkish Mint, Kakuti, Blue Ziziphora Plant Family Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Plant Part Used Leaves and Flowering Tops Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Central…
Field Detail Botanical Name Curcuma zedoaria Pronunciation ZED-oh-air-ee Common Names Zedoary, White Turmeric, Kachur, Kentjur Plant Family Zingiberaceae (Ginger Family) Plant Part Used Dried Rhizome Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions India, Indonesia, Nepal, and Thailand Description Zedoary essential oil…
Field Detail Botanical Name Zanthoxylum simulans or Zanthoxylum piperitum Pronunciation ZAN-thox-ih-lum Common Names Sichuan Pepper, Chinese Pepper, Prickly Ash, Japanese Pepper Plant Family Rutaceae (Citrus Family) Plant Part Used Dried Fruit Pericarp (Hull) and Seeds Extraction Method Steam Distillation or…
Field Detail Botanical Name Citrus junos Pronunciation YOO-zoo Common Names Yuzu, Japanese Citron Plant Family Rutaceae (Citrus Family) Plant Part Used Peel (Rind) Extraction Method Cold Expression (for fragrance) or Steam Distillation (for sun-safe use) Origin Regions Japan, Korea, and…
Field Detail Botanical Name Ilex vomitoria Pronunciation YAW-pon HOL-ee Common Names Yaupon, Yaupon Holly, Cassina, Carolina Tea Plant Family Aquifoliaceae (Holly Family) Plant Part Used Leaves and Young Twigs Extraction Method Steam Distillation or CO₂ Extraction Origin Regions Southeastern United…
Field Detail Botanical Name Artemisia absinthium Pronunciation WERM-wood Common Names Wormwood, Common Wormwood, Absinthe Wormwood Plant Family Asteraceae (Daisy Family) Plant Part Used Aerial Parts — Leaves and Flowering Tops Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Central and Southern Europe,…
Field Detail Botanical Name Gaultheria procumbens Pronunciation WIN-ter-green Common Names Wintergreen, Checkerberry, Boxberry, Eastern Teaberry Plant Family Ericaceae Plant Part Used Leaves Extraction Method Steam Distillation after Maceration in Warm Water Origin Regions North America — primarily Canada and the…
Field Detail Botanical Name Viola odorata Pronunciation VY-oh-luh oh-doh-RAH-tuh Common Names Violet, Sweet Violet, Violette Plant Family Violaceae Plant Part Used Leaves and Flowers Extraction Method Solvent Extraction (Absolute) Origin Regions France, Egypt, and Northern Italy Description Violet (Violette) absolute…