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Aromatherapy Industry: Commonly Used Plant Species from Various Families

Here is a list of plant families along with some representative species commonly used in aromatherapy: Annonaceae(어논씨이) Cananga odorata(Ylang-ylang), Annona cherimola (cherimoya), Annona muricata (soursop), Annona squamosa (sugar apple), Rollinia deliciosa (biriba) Apiaceae(에이피에이씨이) Foeniculum vulgare (fennel), Coriandrum sativum (coriander), Anethum graveolens (dill), Carum carvi (caraway), Ammi, Angelica, Carrot seed Asteraceae(에스터레이씨이) Helichrysum italicum (helichrysum), Tanacetum annuum (blue tansy), Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile), Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort), Achillea millefolium (yarrow), Cape chamomile, Inula, Tarragon Betulaceae(베츄레이씨이) Betula lenta (sweet birch), Corylus avellana (hazelnut), Alnus glutinosa (common alder), Betula pubescens (silver birch) Burseraceae(벌쓰레이씨이) Boswellia carterii (frankincense), Commiphora myrrha (myrrh), Boswellia serrata (Indian frankincense), Commiphora molmol (opopanax), Elemi, Palo santo Canellaceae(캐널리씨이) Canella winterana (white

Plant families

Plant families has a unique story behind their name. Pinaceae: This family is named after the genus Pinus, which is Latin for "pine tree." Pinaceae is a group of coniferous trees, including pines, spruces, firs, and cedars, that are commonly used for timber, paper, and other commercial purposes. Cupressaceae: This family is named after the genus Cupressus, which is a type of evergreen tree found in the Mediterranean region. The family also includes other coniferous trees such as cedars, junipers, and redwoods. Annonaceae: This family is named after the genus Annona, which includes tropical fruit trees such as cherimoya, soursop, and custard apple. Annonaceae is known for its edible fruits and aromatic leaves. Apiaceae: This family is named after the genus Apium, which includes celery and parsley. Apiaceae is characterized by its umbel-shaped flowers and aromatic leaves, and includes other edible plants such as carrots, fennel, and dill. Asteraceae: This family is named after