The aromas of essential oils are absorbed quickly through
olfactory receptors within the nasal cavity which are linked to the brain’s limbic system.
ESSENTIAL OILS
Effectively Enhance Life For the Whole Family
by Gisele M. Siebold T
he aromatic qualities of essen- tial oils draw attention, yet the benefits go beyond their invit-
ing bouquet. Found in the flowers, roots, seeds, stems, bark and other plant parts, essential oils are naturally occurring volatile compounds, mean- ing the aroma of the oil quickly rises into the air. They play a role in plant pollination and protect plants against threats from the environment. Through- out history, essential oils were used to enhance beauty regimens, recipes and healing practices.
Using essential oils helps families to manage their physical and emo- tional health. They support the body by helping to relieve stress and ease feelings of tension, soothe occasional skin irritations, reduce bloating and oc- casional indigestion, promote a healthy complexion, and may help to enhance mood and balance emotions. Combining the use of essential
oils with bodywork, such as massage therapy, further extends their ben- efits. Skin and muscles are soothed, smoothed and invigorated. As an example, the soothing and cooling oil blend of doTERRA Deep Blue has the primary benefit of providing a
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comforting massage, supporting the day-to-day activities of working long hours, as well as lifting and engaging in athletic activities. The most important quality of an essential oil is its purity. doTERRA, named for the Latin derivative mean- ing “gift of the Earth”, is a company founded in 2008 with a mission to pro- vide families with the health-promoting benefits of essential oils. The founders established an innovative standard of therapeutic quality, Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG). doTERRA is the only essential oil company to assay their oils using eight different protocols during the process of certification to ensure purity. It is imperative to understand that not all essential oils are tested and held to a standard of therapeutic quality. Using an untested essential oil can mean exposure to harmful contami- nants, chemicals, adulterants, heavy metals and germs.
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Consumers cannot expect that other essential oils are safe to use aromati- cally, topically or internally, unless the manufacturer labels the bottle accordingly. doTERRA labels essen- tial oil bottles where appropriate for internal use. The growing process begins with proper seed varieties. Plants are sourced from indigenous regions and grown to maintain purity, considering length and other factors of the growing season and harvesting the right part of the plant to maintain the composition of the essential oil to reap the most reli- able benefits. The distillation process is an art form, and experienced distillers gently and carefully use plants that have been patiently harvested at the perfect moment by experienced growers from around the world for ideal extract composition and efficacy. All this fine- tuning is done to ensure the highest quality of production. This rigorous process to ensure purity is the rea- son why doTERRA essential oils have become a supplemental health care option for use with families, hospitals and medical centers.
The aromas
of essential oils are absorbed quickly through olfactory receptors within the nasal cavity which are linked to the brain’s limbic system. Functions including smell, behavior, memory and emotions are sustained by this part
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