Why is the botanical name of an essential oil important?
The botanical name indicates from which plant the essential oil is extracted.
This is often important because, for example, Eucalyptus oil can be extracted from several species of Eucalyptus trees. Our Eucalyptus oil is extracted from Eucalyptus Globulus. However, Eucalyptus oil can also be extracted from Eucalyptus Radiata.
What can you deduce from the botanical name of an essential oil?
You can deduce the essential oil group from the botanical name. Additionally, you can also deduce the type of essential oil from the botanical name.
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Spearmint and Peppermint oil
There are certainly many varieties of mint oil. For instance, our assortment already includes mint oil (Mentha Arvensis), peppermint oil (Mentha Piperita), and spearmint oil (Mentha Spicata). These are all fresh scents and are all members of the mint family. However, they all smell different and also have different prices.
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Citrus scents
Also the citrus In terms of botanical names, scents start with citrus. For example, the Citrus Limonum is the Lemon oil. The Citrus Sinensis the Orange oil. The Citrus Reticulata the Mandarin oil. The Citrus Bergamia is the Bergamot oil. Citrus Aurantium, SSC Amara is the Petit Grain oil, and Citrus Aurantifolia Swingl is the Lime oil.
Cedarwood oil
There is also Himalayan Cedarwood oil, Cedrus Deodora, and Texas Cedarwood oil, Juniperus Mexicana. The scent of these two essential oils is very different. They are often both referred to as Cedarwood oil or Cedarwood essential oil. Sometimes, Himalayan Cedarwood oil and Texas Cedarwood oil are also indicated. This way, you know exactly which type of Cedarwood oil is being referred to.
Sandalwood oil
In addition, there is Western Sandalwood, Amyris Balsamifera, and Eastern Sandalwood oil, Santalum Album. The difference in scent and price is immense in this regard.
Rose oil
There is also a very large difference in price and scent between the Dog Rose and Rosa Damascena.
Conclusion
After seeing these examples, it is clear that close attention must be paid to the botanical name of the essential oil. It is helpful that for species from the same plant family, the name of the species family is listed first. This makes it easier to recognize a specific plant family.
Where can the botanical name be found on our bottles?
On our bottles, the botanical name is listed below the name of the essential oil for pure essential oils. If it is not a single essential oil, the botanical name or names are listed with the ingredients. Behind the botanical names of the essential oils, the allergens (the active substances) of the essential oil can always be found on the labels. This could be: Linalool, Limonene, Eugenol, etc.
