Essential Oils and Botanical Names – Why It Matters

Essential Oils and Botanical Names – Why It Matters

Why botanical names of plants and essential oils matter. Knowing the family and genus also gives us a hint to the specific plant’s therapeutic properties. For example, pines are warming and antiseptic, and they are notable in their support to the muscular and respiratory systems. Knowing what the specific plant species is tells you what specific and unique properties that plant has – perhaps attributes that other plants in the family or genus do not possess.