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 Citrus limon Pronunciation LEE-mon Common Names Lemon, True Lemon, Lemon Peel Plant Family Rutaceae (Citrus Family) Plant Part Used Fresh fruit rind (peel) Extraction Method Cold Expression (sometimes Steam Distillation) Origin Regions Italy, Spain, Argentina, India,…
Field Detail Botanical Name Lavandula × intermedia Pronunciation LA-van-din Common Names Lavandin, Hybrid Lavender, Dutch Lavender, Lavandin Grosso Plant Family Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Plant Part Used Fresh flowering tops Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions France, Spain, Bulgaria, Italy, and…
Field Detail Botanical Name Lavandula angustifolia Pronunciation LAV-en-der Common Names True Lavender, English Lavender, Fine Lavender Plant Family Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Plant Part Used Fresh flowering tops Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions France, Bulgaria, Italy, England, and Mediterranean highlands…
Field Detail Botanical Name Laurus nobilis Pronunciation LOR-us NO-buh-liss Common Names Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay, True Laurel, Grecian Laurel Plant Family Lauraceae (Laurel Family) Plant Part Used Leaves (occasionally small twigs) Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Mediterranean Basin —…
Field Detail Botanical Name Cistus ladanifer Pronunciation LAB-duh-num Common Names Labdanum, Rock Rose, Gum Cistus Plant Family Cistaceae (Rockrose Family) Plant Part Used Resin (exudate from leaves and twigs) Extraction Method Solvent Extraction or Steam Distillation Origin Regions Spain, Portugal,…
Field Detail Botanical Name Howea forsteriana Pronunciation KEN-tee-uh palm Common Names Kentia Palm, Paradise Palm, Howea Palm Plant Family Arecaceae (Palm Family) Plant Part Used Fronds (leaves) Extraction Method Steam Distillation (rarely produced) Origin Regions Lord Howe Island (Australia), Norfolk…
Field Detail Botanical Name Ceiba pentandra Pronunciation KAY-bah or SEE-bah Common Names Kapok Tree, Silk-Cotton Tree, Ceiba, Java Cotton Tree Plant Family Malvaceae (formerly Bombacaceae) Plant Part Used Seeds (occasionally bark and roots in traditional use) Extraction Method Cold Pressed…
Field Detail Botanical Name Kunzea ericoides (syn. Leptospermum ericoides) Pronunciation KAH-new-kah Common Names Kanuka, White Tea Tree, New Zealand Tea Tree Plant Family Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family) Plant Part Used Leaves and small branchlets Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Native…
Field Detail Botanical Name Citrus hystrix Pronunciation KAH-fur LIME Common Names Kaffir Lime, Makrut Lime, Thai Lime Plant Family Rutaceae (Citrus Family) Plant Part Used Fruit peel and leaves Extraction Method Cold Pressed (peel) or Steam Distilled (leaves) Origin Regions…
Field Detail Botanical Name Juniperus communis Pronunciation JOO-nih-per BEH-ree Common Names Juniper, Common Juniper, Mountain Juniper Plant Family Cupressaceae (Cypress Family) Plant Part Used Berries (sometimes twigs and needles) Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Italy, Nepal,…