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
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
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
Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce (Plant Family: Apiaceae/Umbelliferae) Used for centuries in a variety of applications, fennel is known for its distinct licorice flavor and aroma. Today, Fennel oil can be
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
Pimpinella anisum - plant family: Apiaceae/Umbelliferae Type of plant: Flowering herb growing 2–3 feet high with white flowers and fern-like leaves Part used: Seeds Method of extraction: Steam distillation Info:
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