Oil Origins: Saluting the Spices

Be prepared to spice up your life, because we are about to introduce you to the doTERRA spice essential oils. As we put the spotlight on each member in this spirited bunch, you’ll discover their different qualities, helpful uses and benefits, and qualities that make each one unique. We think you’re going to “clove” it!

What Are Spice Essential Oils?

The members of this fragrant group of essential oils are extracted from different parts of the plants and trees from which they are sourced, ranging from the fruit, seeds, bark, and buds. Once harvested, each one is steam distilled, where a combination of gentle pressure and heated steam are used to produce this spicy group of oils. 

Give a warm welcome to the spices: Black Pepper oil, Cardamom oil, Cassia oil, Celery Seed oil, Cinnamon Bark oil, Clove Bud oil, Coriander oil, Fennel oil, and Pink Pepper oil. With as much range, personality, and diversity as you can expect to find in your regular spice cabinet, each oil in this collection brings a dynamic flavour profile when added to your favourite recipes and each has its own distinct aroma and set of applications. Continue reading to learn what makes each of these spice oils special.

Black Pepper Oil

The black pepper plant is a climbing vine with green, almond-shaped leaves and produces clusters of fruit called peppercorns. Once ripe, the peppercorn fruit is harvested and steam distilled to produce the famed, sharp-scented Black Pepper essential oil.

Similar to the ground spice, Black Pepper oil has a peppery bite to its scent with slightly fruity aromatic notes that enhances the flavour when added to your favourite dishes. When combined with a carrier oil and applied topically, Black Pepper essential oil provides a warm, soothing sensation to the skin and a stimulating aroma.

Why choose Black Pepper oil?

Not only does it make a delicious addition to marinades, but Black Pepper oil also stands out among other spice oils because of its high levels of the chemical constituent limonene, giving it strong surface cleansing properties. Enjoy the warm, invigorating aroma of Black Pepper oil as you clean your home or as you give yourself a skin-warming personal massage.

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Cardamom Oil

Known for its small, spindle-shaped seed pods, the cardamom plant has long, green stalks of waxy leaves and clusters of delicate, orchid-like flowers. This plant thrives in clay soil and a hot, humid, rainy climate, such as that of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, where doTERRA responsibly sources its top-grade Cardamom essential oil.

Admire the warm, fruity, balsamic flavour of Cardamom oil by adding it to your favourite traditional Indian and Middle Eastern dishes. Delight in the energizing aroma of Cardamom oil by applying it topically to the skin or by combining it with Epsom salts in a tub of warm water to enhance a soothing bath soak.

Why choose Cardamom oil?

Cardamom differs from other spice oils due to its high 1,8-cineole content, which provides a cooling sensation, especially when applied to the chest, abdomen, or pulse points. Use in a daily meditation routine or as part of an invigorating massage to enjoy this oil’s inviting, warm aroma.

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Cassia Oil

The Cassia bark used to make Cassia oil comes from the cinnamomum cassia tree, an evergreen with green, oval-shaped leaves, thick bark, and berry fruit. After being carefully harvested, the thick, fragrant bark is steam distilled and bottled as Cassia essential oil.

A relative to cinnamon, Cassia essential oil has a similar warm, cinnamon-like aroma but with slightly sweeter notes when diffused and when incorporated into your cleaning routine. Cassia oil produces a warming sensation when applied to the skin and a drop or two can spice up your favourite desserts and baked goods.

Why choose Cassia oil?

Because Cassia oil is high in cinnamaldehyde it has potent surface cleansing properties. Add Cassia oil to your all-purpose cleaning spray for a warm aroma as you clean your home. For an aromatically soothing personal massage combine Cassia oil with Fractionated Coconut Oil and gently rub into desired areas. 

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Celery Seed Oil

The vibrant green celery plant takes two years to reach maturity and consists of long stalks, feather-like leaves, and tiny brown seeds. These seeds go through a steam distillation process to produce the fresh and potent Celery Seed essential oil.

Celery Seed oil is known for having a sweet, warm, earthy aroma when diffused and provides a refreshing taste when added to your favourite smoothie or soup recipes. Include Celery Seed oil in your personal care routine for a soothing sensation on the skin and a calming aroma with every use.

Why choose Celery Seed oil?

Celery Seed oil contains the chemical constituent limonene, giving it strong cleansing properties similar to that of citrus oils. The addition of beta-selinene works in tandem with limonene to give Celery Seed oil an energizing aroma, refreshing flavour, and skin soothing properties—a unique combination among other essential oils.

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Cinnamon Bark oil

Native to Sri Lanka, the cinnamon tree has ovate, oblong leaves, clusters of yellow flowers, and a berry fruit. The potent, highly fragrant bark of the tree goes through a steam distillation process to produce the cherished Cinnamon Bark essential oil.

The easily recognizable aroma of Cinnamon Bark oil has a spicy, sweet, woody scent and can be enjoyed when applied topically with a carrier oil to the skin. Use Cinnamon Bark essential oil in place of ground cinnamon for the same delicious flavour in your favourite recipes or diffuse during the colder months for a warm, comforting aroma.

Why choose Cinnamon Bark oil?
With high contents of the chemical constituent cinnamaldehyde, Cinnamon Bark essential oil is a top choice for a naturally sourced surface cleanser. The addition of eugenol contributes to its strong, invigorating aroma, making Cinnamon Bark oil a uniquely potent spice essential oil.

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Clove Bud Oil

The clove tree thrives in humid tropical environments and has highly fragrant leaves, flowers, and buds. The unopened dried flower buds of the tropical evergreen tree are steam distilled and collected as Clove Bud essential oil.

The very spicy, warm, woody aroma of Clove Bud oil can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. When diluted with Fractionated Coconut Oil, Clove Bud essential oil provides a potent warming sensation to the skin, especially during a personal massage. Clove Bud oil also makes the perfect substitute for ground clove when baking or making other spiced dishes.

Why choose Clove Bud oil?

Clove Bud oil is particularly suited for oral use, especially for cleansing the teeth and gums when diluted. This spice oil can freshen your breath when applied to your toothbrush before brushing or when combined with water for a refreshing, clean-feeling mouth rinse.

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Coriander Bud Oil

Coriander comes from the cilantro plant, the same plant as Cilantro essential oil. The small, green, fan-like leaves are used to make Cilantro oil whereas the small, yellow-brown, oval-shaped seeds are harvested and steam distilled to produce the distinct Coriander essential oil.

Coriander oil differs from its spice relatives with its bright, herbal, citrus-like aroma. Coriander oil can add an extra boost of flavour when added to your favourite curry dishes, can benefit the skin when applied topically, and creates a relaxing atmosphere when diffused.

Why choose Coriander oil?

Similar to Lavender oil, Coriander oil contains high amounts of the chemical compound linalool. This constituent makes Coriander oil one of the top essential oils to use on the skin as it helps maintain a clean-looking, clear complexion. Add a few drops of Coriander oil to your facial cleanser or gently rub on the skin during a massage for a topical soothing sensation followed by a refreshing aroma.

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Fennel Oil

Indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean, the fennel plant is known for producing a strong licorice-like flavour and aroma. This hardy perennial plant has green, feathery leaves and bundles of bright yellow flowers. Once collected, the thin, ovular seeds of the fennel plant are steam distilled and made into the sweet Fennel essential oil.

Recognized for its distinct sweet, licorice aroma and taste, Fennel essential oil can add a sugary sweet flavour to water or your favourite herbal tea. Fennel essential oil can also be admired for its skin-soothing properties and can help to freshen breath when used in your mouth and rinsed with water.

Why choose Fennel oil?

Fennel essential oil is best known for its sweet, honey-like aroma which makes a great addition to your skincare routine. Simply combine Fennel oil with your evening moisturizer to keep your skin looking healthy or dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil for a soothing sensation on the skin and fresh aroma during a relaxing abdominal or neck massage.

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Pink Pepper Oil

Pink Pepper oil is extracted and steam distilled from the pink peppercorn berries that grow in thick clusters on fern-like boughs of the pink peppercorn tree. This fast-growing evergreen tree also produces highly aromatic bark and leaves which are used for other purposes.

Pink Pepper essential oil has a woody, spicy, fruity flavour and aroma distinct from that of Black Pepper oil, and that can be enjoyed in a number of ways. Use Pink Pepper oil to season meats and your favourite dishes, or delight in its invigorating aroma during a massage. You can also enjoy a warm, earthy note in any essential oil blend when you include Pink Pepper oil in your favourite diffuser.

Why choose Pink Pepper oil?

With no actual relation to the black pepper plant, Pink Pepper essential oil has its own unique aroma and properties. Enhance the taste of your favourite herbal tea by adding a drop of Pink Pepper oil to make homemade chai tea. Inhale the energizing aroma for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up or liven up a personal massage by gently rubbing Pink Pepper oil onto pressure points then enjoy a soothing aroma.

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Whether you were already a spice oils expert or learned something new, we hope you quickly warm up to the spice essential oils and make a spot for them in your essential oils collection. They are sure to spice up your everyday routines whichever way you use them.