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 Artemisia pallens Pronunciation dah-VAH-nuh Plant Family Asteraceae (Daisy Family) Plant Part Used Leaves and Flowers Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions India, particularly southern Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Description Davana essential oil is a rich, fruity,…
Field Detail Botanical Name Cupressus sempervirens Pronunciation SY-prus Plant Family Cupressaceae (Cypress Family) Plant Part Used Needles, Twigs, and Cones Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions France, Spain, Morocco, and Italy Description Cypress essential oil is a fresh, woody, and…
Field Detail Botanical Name Cuminum cyminum Pronunciation KYOO-min Plant Family Apiaceae (Parsley Family) Plant Part Used Dried Seeds Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions India, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, and the Mediterranean Basin Description Cumin essential oil is a warm, spicy,…
Field Detail Botanical Name Tanacetum balsamita (syn. Chrysanthemum balsamita) Pronunciation KAWST-mair Plant Family Asteraceae (Daisy Family) Plant Part Used Leaves Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Southern Europe, the Middle East, and Western Asia Description Costmary essential oil, also known…
Field Detail Botanical Name Coriandrum sativum Pronunciation KOR-ee-an-der seed Plant Family Apiaceae (Umbelliferae / Parsley Family) Plant Part Used Dried Seeds Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Russia, Bulgaria, Egypt, Morocco, and India Description Coriander Seed essential oil is a…
Field Detail Botanical Name Copaifera officinalis (and related species) Pronunciation koh-PAH-ee-buh Plant Family Fabaceae (Legume Family) Plant Part Used Oleoresin tapped from the tree trunk Extraction Method Steam Distillation of the Resin Origin Regions Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and the Amazon…
Field Detail Botanical Name Syzygium aromaticum (syn. Eugenia caryophyllata) Pronunciation KLOHV Plant Family Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family) Plant Part Used Dried Flower Buds (occasionally leaves and stems) Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Indonesia, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and East Africa Description…
Field Detail Botanical Name Salvia sclarea Pronunciation KLAIR-ee sayj Plant Family Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Plant Part Used Flowering tops and leaves Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions France, Bulgaria, Italy, and Morocco Description Clary Sage essential oil is a sweetly…
Field Detail Botanical Name Cymbopogon winterianus (Java Type) / Cymbopogon nardus (Ceylon Type) Pronunciation sit-ruh-NELL-uh Plant Family Poaceae (Gramineae / Grass Family) Plant Part Used Freshly Cut Grass Leaves Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and…
Field Detail Botanical Name Citrus medica Pronunciation SIT-ron Plant Family Rutaceae (Citrus Family) Plant Part Used Fresh Fruit Peel Extraction Method Cold Pressed or Steam Distilled Origin Regions India, Italy, and Southeast Asia Description Citron essential oil, extracted from the…