Essential Oils A-Z

Common Name: Allspice Botanical Name: pimento officinalis Method of Extraction: steam distillation Countries: West Indies, South America Parts Used: Berries Note: Middle Aroma: fresh, warm, spicy, sweet Traditional Uses: Allspice has an affinity with the digestive system, aiding with difficult to digest foods and discomforts along the way.

Common Name: Amber Botanical Name: Liquidamber orientalis Method of Extraction: CO2, absolute Countries: India Parts Used: Resin, gum Note: Middle, Fixative Aroma: Sweet, earthy, sensual Traditional Uses: Perfumery. Amber essence is a crystallized mixture of aromatic resins and oils native to India.

Common Name: Amyris Botanical Name: Amyris balsamifera Method of Extraction: steam distillation Countries: Jamaica, South American, Central American, Haiti Parts Used: Seasoned wood Note: Base Aroma: Soft, woody, warm, musty Traditional Uses: Local fisherman and traders call it "candlewood" because of its high oil content and common use as a torch.

Common Name: Angelica Botanical Name: Angelica archangelica Method of Extraction: steam distillation Countries: Hungary, Canada, Siberia Parts Used: root Note: top Aroma: Sharp, green, herbaceous, with peppery overtones Traditional Uses: In Chinese medicine Angelica is known for promoting fertility.

Common Name: Anise, Star Botanical Name: illicium verum Method of Extraction: steam distilled Countries: China, India Parts Used: fruit Note: middle Aroma: strong, pungent and sharp Traditional Uses: appetite, digestion, flatulence, flavoring in baked goods and candies Therapeutic Properties: Therapeutic Treatment: Rheumatism, bronchitis, coughing, colic, indigestion, cramping, colds, flu Chemotypes/Constituents: e-anethole, foeniuculim, methyl vhavicol, limilene, linanool, nerolidol, cinnamyl acetatge

Common Name: Aniseed Botanical Name: pimpinella anisum Method of Extraction: steam distilled Countries: Spain, Egypt, China Parts Used: seed Note: middle Aroma: fresh, sweet, pungent, spicy Traditional Uses: Anise seed has a long history of use as a spice and medicine. Raki, a popular drink in Turkey, is flavored with the seed.

Common Name: Arnica Botanical Name: Arnica Montana Method of Extraction: CO2, steam distilled Countries: France, Spain Parts Used: Flowers and roots Note: middle Aroma: herbacious Traditional Uses: Topical homeopathic, muscles, aches, injuries Therapeutic Properties: analgesic, anti-inflammatory. Diaphoretic, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, stimulant, vulnerary. Stimulates circulation. Rasies blood pressure.

Common Name: Balsam Fir Common / Botanical Name: Silver Fir - Abies alba Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation Countries: Bulgaria, France, and Germany Parts Used: Needles (Leaves) Note: Middle Aroma: Fresh, green, soft balsamic Traditional Uses: Fir needle has mainly been used for respiratory complaints such as coughs and bronchitis, and as a disinfectant.

Common Name: Basil, Sweet Basil Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum Method of Extraction: Steam distillation Countries: Vietnam, USA, France, and Hungary Parts Used: Flowering plant Note: Top Aroma: fresh, herbaceous, warm Traditional Uses: Basil is a sacred plant in India, and used in ayurvedic medicine.

Common Name: Bay, Bay Laurel Botanical Name: Laurus nobilis Method of Extraction: Steam distillation Countries: Morocco, France, and Spain Parts Used: Leaves and twigsNote: base Aroma: Strong, spicy, medicinal, herbaceous Traditional Uses: Cooking, topical rub Therapeutic Properties: Analgesic, anesthetic, antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, aperitive, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, sedative

Common Name: Bay Rum, Bay West Indies Botanical Name: Pimenta racemosa Method of Extraction: Steam distillation Countries: West Indies, South and Central America Parts Used: Leaves Note: top or middle Aroma: Sweet, spicy, balsamic, medicinal Traditional Uses: Men's toiletries Therapeutic Properties: Analgesic, anticonvulsant, antineuralgic, antiseptic, astringent, expectorant, hair tonic, stimulant.

Common Name: Benzoin Botanical Name: Styrax Benzoin Method of Extraction: Solvent and CO2 Countries: Morocco and Indonesia Parts Used: Resin, Gum Note: base. fixative Aroma: Sweet, warm, musky Traditional Uses: Benzoin has been used for centuries in Asia and India as an incense and perfume.

Common Name: Bergamot Botanical Name: Citrus bergamia Method of Extraction: Cold expression Countries: Italy, California, and Mediterranean countries Parts Used: Fruit peel Note: Top Aroma: spicy, floral, citrus Traditional Uses: Bergamot has been used as a remedy for fever in Italian folk tradition, and has a long history of use in potpourri and perfumes.

Common Name: Bergamot Mint Botanical Name: Mentha citrata Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation Countries: USA and India Parts Used: Flowering tops Note: Top Aroma: Soft mint, green, slight citrus aroma Traditional Uses: This oil is believed to be emotionally uplifting, and calming for the nerves.

Common Name: Birch, Sweet Botanical Name: Betula Lenta Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation Countries: North America Parts Used: Bark Note: Middle Aroma: sweet like candy yet pungent and bracing Traditional Uses: Used in liniment for muscles rub to treat backache, muscle aches and pains, and for spasm and to relax the muscles.

Common Name: Black Pepper Botanical Name: Piper Nigrum Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation Countries: Sri Lanka, India, and Indonesia Parts Used: Dried fruit Note: Middle Aroma: Dry, spicy, woody, sharp Traditional Uses: Black pepper is one of the oldest spices. Its uses date back to the Greeks and Romans, and the Egyptians utilized it in the embalming process.

Common Name: Blue Tansy Botanical Name: Tanacetum Annuum Method of Extraction: Countries: Parts Used: Note: Middle Aroma: herbaceaous and mild Traditional Uses: Relaxant and anti-inflammatory Therapeutic Properties: Therapeutic Treatment: Induces relaxation and can be used to ease nervous tension and stress.

Common Name: Cajeput Botanical Name: Melaleuca Cajeputi Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation Countries: Nepal, Indonesia, and Australia Parts Used: Leaves and twigs Note: Top Aroma: Strong, camphoraceous, medicinal. Traditional Uses: It is known for producing a sensation of warmth and quickening the pulse.

Common Name: Marigold, Calendula Botanical Name: Calendula Officinalis Method of Extraction: Solvent or Steam Distilled, CO2 Countries: South Africa, Egypt Parts Used: Flowers Note: Base Aroma: Herbaceous, pungent Traditional Uses: It is extensively used in perfumery and aromatic industries. It is used in the treatment of skin problems including nappy rash, rough skin, varicose veins etc.

Common Name: White Camphor Botanical Name: Cinnamomum camphora Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation Countries: China, India, and Sri Lanka Parts Used: Wood Note: Middle Aroma: Sharp, camphoraceous, woody undertone Traditional Uses: Traditional uses include the prevention of infectious disease, respiratory, colds, flu and muscle aches. Therapeutic Properties:

Common Name: Caraway Botanical Name: Carum Carvi Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation Countries: Hungary and Germany Parts Used: Seed Note: Middle Aroma: Strong, warm, sweet, spicy Traditional Uses: Caraway has an affinity with the digestive system. It has many culinary applications, and gives rye bread its characteristic flavor. Therapeutic Properties:

Common Name: Cardamom Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum Method of Extraction: Steam Distilation Countries: Guatemala, India, and Sri Lanka Parts Used: Fruit Note: Middle Aroma: Warm, green, spicy, balsamic Traditional Uses: Cardamom is native to India, and is used in Ayurvedic medicine for flatulence, colic, and poor digestion.

Common Name: Catnip Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria Method of Extraction: Steam distilled Countries: USA and CanadaParts Used: Leaf and flowerNote: Aroma: Rich, herbaceous, mild floral Traditional Uses: Traditionally used as an insect repellant. There is more research on the herb, which is a stimulant for felines, and a sedative for humans, and these actions may transfer to the essential oil.