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 paradisi Pronunciation GRAYP-froot Plant Family Rutaceae (Citrus Family) Plant Part Used Fresh Fruit Peel Extraction Method Cold Pressed Origin Regions United States, Israel, South Africa, and Argentina Description Grapefruit (Pink) essential oil is a bright,…
Field Detail Botanical Name Hedychium spicatum Pronunciation JIN-jer LIL-ee Plant Family Zingiberaceae (Ginger Family) Plant Part Used Rhizomes and Flowers Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions India, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Himalayan foothills Description Ginger Lily essential oil — often…
Field Detail Botanical Name Zingiber officinale Pronunciation JIN-jer Plant Family Zingiberaceae (Ginger Family) Plant Part Used Rhizome (Root) Extraction Method Steam Distillation (sometimes CO₂ Extraction) Origin Regions India, China, Indonesia, Madagascar, and Nigeria Description Ginger essential oil is a warm,…
Field Detail Botanical Name Pelargonium graveolens var. roseum Pronunciation juh-RAY-nee-um (rohz) Plant Family Geraniaceae Plant Part Used Leaves and Flowers Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions South Africa, Madagascar, and Réunion Island Description Geranium (Rose) essential oil is a luxurious,…
Field Detail Botanical Name Pelargonium graveolens Pronunciation juh-RAY-nee-um (ih-JIP-shun) Plant Family Geraniaceae Plant Part Used Leaves and Flowers Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Egypt, Madagascar, and Réunion Island Description Geranium (Egyptian) essential oil is an uplifting, floral-green oil prized…
Field Detail Botanical Name Allium sativum Pronunciation GAR-lik Plant Family Amaryllidaceae (Onion Family) Plant Part Used Bulb (Clove) Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Central Asia, Mediterranean Basin, and cultivated worldwide Description Garlic essential oil is one of the most…
Field Detail Botanical Name Ferula galbaniflua Pronunciation GAL-buh-num Plant Family Apiaceae (Parsley Family) Plant Part Used Resin (Gum) Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Iran, Turkey, and parts of the Middle East and North Africa Description Galbanum essential oil is…
Field Detail Botanical Name Alpinia galanga Pronunciation GAH-lan-gahl Plant Family Zingiberaceae (Ginger Family) Plant Part Used Rhizome (Root) Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Southeast Asia — primarily Indonesia, Thailand, and India Description Galangal essential oil is a warm, spicy,…
Field Detail Botanical Name Boswellia frereana Pronunciation FRANK-in-sens freh-REE-ah-nuh Plant Family Burseraceae (Frankincense and Myrrh Family) Plant Part Used Dried Gum Resin (Oleo-gum) Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions Somalia and Northern Africa Description Frankincense (Boswellia frereana) essential oil, often…
Field Detail Botanical Name Boswellia serrata Pronunciation FRANK-in-sens ser-RAH-tuh Plant Family Burseraceae (Frankincense and Myrrh Family) Plant Part Used Resin (Oleo-gum) Extraction Method Steam Distillation Origin Regions India and parts of the Middle East (notably Oman and Pakistan) Description Frankincense…