Syzygium aromaticum (Plant Family: Myrtaceae) Type of plant: All parts of this 40-foot evergreen tree are fragrant: the wood, flowers, and leaves. Part used: Buds Method of extraction: Steam distillation Data: Clove buds are harvested then sun-dried until they …
Type of plant: Biennial herb growing to 3 feet high with hairy stems, large, fragrant, velvety leaves, and lilac-pink flower spikes Part used: Flowering tops Method of extraction: Steam distillation Data: The plant material is distilled …
Type of plant: Bush growing to 10 feet in height and having large, fragrant, white flowers Part used: Fresh flowering plant, flowers, young branches, and leaves/gum Method of extraction: Steam distillation Data: There is …
Type of plant: Evergreen tree that can grow to 20–30 feet but is cultivated as a bush, with thick bark, greenish-orange speckled shoots, small white flowers, and fruit that when ripe, becomes bluish with white …
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 …
Matricaria recutita (Plant Family: Asteraceae/Compositae) Type of plant: Plant with feathery leaves and white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers Part used: Flowering tops Method of extraction: Steam distillation Data: Sometimes known as Chamomilla recutita or Matricaria chamomilla, the herb is …
The essential oils can be used in various methods, so the best way to approach self-defense is to make up a blend of essential oils in a bottle, and then …
The essential oils can be used in various methods, so the best way to approach self-defense is to make up a blend of essential oils in a bottle, and then …
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 tenuiflorum, O. sanctum – Plant Family: Lamiaceae Basil tulsi Type of plant: Shrub growing up to 2 feet with green or purple aromatic leaves and small purple flowers Part …
