Type of plant: Small plant with feathery leaves and small white daisy-like flowers Part used: Flowers and stems Method of extraction: Steam distillation Data: For at least 2,000 years chamomile has been used extensively as a
Ormenis multicaulis, O. mixta (Plant Family: Asteraceae/Compositae) Type of plant: Perennial herb with daisy-like yellow flowers and hairy leaves Part used: Flowering tops Method of extraction: Steam distillation Data: Although the flower of Ormenis looks like a typical
Piper nigrum - Plant Family: Piperaceae Black pepper Type of plant: Climbing, woody vine with dark-green leaves, small whiteflowers, and when mature, drupes of dark-red berries. The vine clings to
Laurus nobilis - Plant Family: Lauraceae Bay laurel Type of plant: Bay laurel is a evergreen tree growing to 60 feet in height with glossy leaves, creamy-green flowers, and small
Ocimum basilicum - Plant Family: Lamiaceae/Labiatae Type of plant: Bushy annual herb growing up to 2 feet high, with white, pink, or purple flower Part used: Leaves and flowering tops
Angelica root (archangelica) - plant family: Apiaceae/Umbelliferae Type of plant: Angelica root is a tall herb with large flower heads carrying clusters of small, balllike, green-white flowers Part used: Roots