WHICH PART OF THE PLANT
YIELDS ESSENTIAL OILS?
Which parts of the plant yield essential oils?
The plants store their natural essential oils in different parts. Here are a few examples:
- in the flowers: Jasmine, Magnolia, Neroli, Rose
- in the leaves: Bay, Melissa, Sage, Thyme
- in the seed: Aniseed, Borage, Caraway, Coriander
- in the bark: Aleppo Pine, Cinnamon, Oak
- in the roots: Angelica, Ginger, Pimpinella, Vetiver
- in the resin: Benzoin, Frankincense, Maritime Pine, Myrrh
- in the wood: Agarwood, Cedarwood, Rosewood, Sandelwood
- in the outer peel: all Citrus fruits