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 Perilla frutescens Pronunciation puh-RILL-uh Common Names Perilla, Shiso, Wild Basil, Beefsteak Plant Plant Family Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Plant Part Used Leaves or Seeds (varies by distillation) Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions East Asia — China,…
Field Detail Botanical Name Bursera graveolens Pronunciation PAH-loh SAHN-toh Common Names Palo Santo, Holy Wood Plant Family Burseraceae (Frankincense Family) Plant Part Used Naturally Fallen or Aged Heartwood Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Ecuador, Peru, and coastal South America…
Field Detail Botanical Name Pogostemon cablin Pronunciation pa-CHOO-lee Common Names Patchouli, Patchouly Plant Family Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Plant Part Used Dried Leaves Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Indonesia, India, China, and the Philippines Description Patchouli essential oil is a…
Field Detail Botanical Name Aquilaria malaccensis (primary), Aquilaria crassna (alternative species) Pronunciation OOD Common Names Oudh, Agarwood, Aloeswood, Eaglewood Plant Family Thymelaeaceae Plant Part Used Resinous Heartwood (infected by fungus or naturally aged) Extraction Method Steam Distillation (or Hydro Distillation)…
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…