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What is an Essential Oil?
Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds extracted from the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They can be both beautifully and powerfully fragrant. In addition to giving plants their distinctive smells, essential oils provide plants with protection against predators and disease and play a role in plant pollination.
Essential oils are non water-based phytochemicals made up of volatile aromatic compounds. Although they are fat soluble, they do not include fatty lipids or acids found in vegetable and animal oils. Essential oils are very clean, almost crisp, to the touch and are immediately absorbed by the skin.
Pure, unadulterated essential oils are translucent and range in color from crystal clear to deep blue. In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants and being beautifully fragrant to people, essential oils have been used throughout history in many cultures for their aromatic and therapeutic benefits. Modern scientific study and trends toward more holistic approaches to wellness are driving a revival and new discovery of essential oil health applications.
What's all the fuss about Essential Oils?
The use of essential oils in today’s world is commonly referred to as Aromatherapy — a new name for a centuries-old practice that blends the science of scent and the essence of pure plant life to promote health, healing, beauty and vitality. While the term "alternative medicine" is a buzz word often use to describe natural remedies of any kind, plant medicine is indeed "original medicine"!
Common Misconceptions
Contrary to popular belief, essential oils do not contain vitamins or minerals. The health benefits they provide stem from the interactions of their naturally occurring chemical constituents with the human body in many different ways.
Another misbelief is that essential oils are the "lifeblood" of the plant. Oils most definitely contribute to the plant's well being, but they do not have the ability to keep the plant alive.
"More is better" - when it comes to using the oils, more is certainly not better! Essential Oils are very concentrated and only a small amount is needed to receive health benefits.
Benefits of an Essential Oil
The power of essential oils can affect the body quickly and in a very powerful manner. There are many actions that essential oils can create within the body. Each individual essential oil possesses its own unique variety of therapeutic abilities.
These may include, among a multitude of others, properties such as supporting a healthy inflammatory response, relieving occasional muscle and joint discomfort, cleansing and purifying action, digestive support, cellular detoxification, healthy respiratory functions and so much more ...
Is it safe to use Essential Oils?
The beautiful thing about the use of essential oils is that they can be used safely without any secondary stresses to the body as often occurs from pain relievers, or other over-the-counter medications.
Science is now beginning to confirm what the ancients knew so well — essential oils, the pure “essence” of a plant, provide both psychological and physical benefits when used properly and with wisdom.
What's the difference between Perfume and Essential Oils?
Essential oils contain the true essence of the plant they were derived from. It is important to be crystal clear here in distinguishing that perfume oils, also known as fragrance oils or “fragrances”, are not the same as essential oils. Perfume oils and fragrances contain unnatural chemicals and do not provide the therapeutic benefits of pure essential oils. As a matter of fact, many fragrances or perfume extenders can actually be toxic to the body, particularly to chemically sensitive people!
Purity & Potency
A properly produced and sourced essential oil should be both pure and potent.
Purity means that the oil has no contaminations or fillers.
Potency means that the oil has an ideal chemical profile for that particular plant in order to produce the intended therapeutic benefit. Plant chemistry develops differently, based on where the plant is grown, which includes climate, soil conditions, altitude and growing practices.
Remember, essential oils are not magic potions (even though it sometimes seems as if they really are). Be patient. Essential oils work to help to bring the body into balance – thus helping the body’s natural defenses to restore homeostasis. It is through steady, consistent use that the oils have the best effect. Follow the suggested protocols, but don’t be afraid to try and experiment with different options. Our bodies react differently and it takes using and getting familiar with the oils and resources to be able to find the best solution. Each oil has many different uses and each problem has many different solutions.
doTERRA Essential Oils & Emotions Overview
Single Oils
Arborvitae - The Oil of Divine Grace
Basil - The Oil of Renewal
Bergamot - The Oil of Self-Acceptance
Black Pepper - The Oil of Unmasking
Blue Tansy - The Oil of Inspired Action
Cardamom - The Oils of Objectivity
Cassia - The Oil of Self-Assurance
Cedarwood - The Oil of Community
Cilantro - The Oil of Releasing Control
Cinnamon - The Oil of Sexual Harmony
Clary Sage - The Oil of Clarity and Vision
Clove - The Oil of Boundaries
Copaiba - The Oil of Unveiling
Coriander - The Oil of Loyalty
Cypress - The Oil of Motion and Flow
Douglas Fir - The Oils of Generational Wisdom
Eucalyptus - The Oil of Wellness
Fennel - The Oil of Responsibility
Frankincense - The Oil of Truth
Geranium - The Oil of Love and Trust
Ginger - The Oil of Empowerment
Grapefruit - The Oil of Honoring the Body
Green Mandarin - The Oil of Pure Potential
Helichrysum - The Oil for Pain
Jasmine - The Oil of Sexual Purity & Balance
Juniper Berry - The Oil of Night
Lavender - The Oil of Communication
Lemon - The Oil of Focus
Lemongrass - The Oil of Cleansing
Lime - The Oil of Zest for Life
Marjoram - The Oil of Connection
Melissa - The Oil of Light
Myrrh - The Oil of Mother Earth
Oregano - The Oil of Humility and Non-Attachment
Patchouli - The Oil of Physicality
Peppermint - The Oil of a Buoyant Heart
Petitgrain - The Oil of Ancestry
Pink Pepper - The Oil of Intrinsic Equality
Roman Chamomile - The Oil of Spiritual Purpose
Rose - The Oil of Divine Love
Rosemary - The Oil of Knowledge and Transition
Sandalwood - The Oil of Sacred Devotion
Siberian Fir - The Oil of Aging & Perspective
Spearmint - The Oil of Confident Speech
Spikenard - The Oil of Gratitude
Tangerine - The Oil of Cheer and Creativity
Tea Tree (Melaleuca) - The Oil of Energetic Boundaries
Thyme - The Oil of Releasing and Forgiving
Turmeric - The Oil of Restoration
Vetiver - The Oil of Centering and Descent
Wild Orange - The Oil of Abundance
Wintergreen- The Oil of Surrender
Yarrow|Pom - The Oil of Energetic Safety
Ylang Ylang- The Oil of the Inner Child
Oil Blends
Align - The oil of Alignment
Amavi - The Oil of Balanced Masculine Energy
Anchor - The Oil of Steadying
Arise - The Oil of Enlightening
AromaTouch - The Oil of Relaxation
Balance - The Oil of Grounding
Beautiful - The Oil of Self Respect
Breathe - The Oil of Breath
Cheer - The oil of Cheerfulness
Citrus Bliss - The Oil of Creativity
Clary Calm - The Oil of Vulnerability
Console - The Oil of Consolation
DDR Prime - The Oil of Transformation
Deep Blue - The Oil of Surrendering Pain
DigestZen - The Oil of Assimilation
Elevation - The Oil of Joy
Forgive - The Oil of Forgiving
HD Clear - The Oil of Imperfection
Holiday Joy - The Oil of Centered Celebration
Holiday Peace - The Oil of Contemplation
Hope - The Oil of Overcoming
Immortelle - The Oil of Spiritual Insight
In Tune - The Oil of Presence
Motivate - The Oil of Motivation
On Guard - The Oil of Protection
Passion - The Oil of Finding your Passion
Past Tense - The Oil of Relief
Peace - The Oil of Reassurance
Purify - The Oil of Purification
Serenity - The Oil of Tranquility
Slim & Sassy - The Oil of Inner Beauty
Sunny Citrus - The Oil of Enjoyment
TerraShield - The Oil of Shielding
Whisper - The Oil of Femininity
Zendocrine - The Oil of Vitality & Transition
Essential Oil Safety
The beautiful thing about the use of essential oils is that they can be used safely without any secondary stresses to the body as often occurs from pain relievers, or other over-the-counter medications.
Science is now beginning to confirm what the ancients knew so well — essential oils, the pure “essence” of a plant, provide both psychological and physical benefits when used properly and with wisdom.
More on Oil Safety HERE!
Photosensitvity
Citrus oils can cause photosensitivity so we don’t recommend using them if you plan on being in direct sunlight after topical application.
Co-Impact Sourcing
doTERRA Helps create coalitions of growers and distillers that ensure local communities receive fair and timely payments to support their families and communities. they work with these coalitions to provide the resources, tools, and training necessary to ensure a long-lasting partnership.
Healing Hands Foundation
Its mission is to bring healing and hope to the world, for lives free of disease and poverty, and ultimately to teach impoverished cultures to be self-reliant.