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 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…
Field Detail Botanical Name Commiphora myrrha Pronunciation MUR Common Names Myrrh, African Myrrh, Somali Myrrh Plant Family Burseraceae (Frankincense Family) Plant Part Used Dried Resin (Gum) Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Somalia, Ethiopia, Yemen, and Oman Description Myrrh essential…
Field Detail Botanical Name Viscum album Pronunciation MISS-tuhl-toe Common Names European Mistletoe, Common Mistletoe Plant Family Santalaceae (formerly Viscaceae) Plant Part Used Leaves and Twigs Extraction Method Steam Distillation or Solvent Extraction (rare) Origin Regions Central and Northern Europe Description…
Field Detail Botanical Name Acacia dealbata Pronunciation mih-MOH-suh Common Names Silver Wattle, Blue Wattle, Mimosa Plant Family Fabaceae (Legume Family) Plant Part Used Blossoms (Flowers) Extraction Method Solvent Extraction (Absolute) Origin Regions France, Egypt, India, and Morocco Description Mimosa Absolute…
Field Detail Botanical Name Melissa officinalis Pronunciation meh-LISS-uh Common Names Lemon Balm, Common Balm, Bee Balm Plant Family Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Plant Part Used Leaves and Flowering Tops Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions France, Bulgaria, Germany, and the Mediterranean…