Peppermint Essential Oil
The peppermint plant is a hybrid of water mint and spearmint that was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. A high menthol content—like that found in the doTERRA Peppermint essential oil—distinguishes the best quality Peppermint oil from other products. The sharp, sweet scent of Peppermint essential oil can create an exhilarating environment during physical activity.
Because of its high menthol content, Peppermint oil may be soothing when used in a massage.
Wild Orange Essential Oil
Cold-pressed from the fruit peel, Wild Orange essential oil is one of the bestselling doTERRA essential oils because of its energizing aroma.
High in the natural chemical constituent limonene, Wild Orange oil possesses stimulating and purifying qualities. It can serve as a daily household surface cleaner.
Diffusing it will energize and uplift the atmosphere, adding a delightful freshness to the air. Wild Orange oil enhances any essential oil blend with its fresh, sweet aroma.
Clementine Essential Oil
Clementines are natural hybrids of mandarin and sweet orange. Cold-pressed from the fruit peel, Clementine essential oil is rich in the cleansing chemical component limonene. Its aroma is sweeter and zestier than most citrus oils.
Lemon Essential Oil
Unmistakably fresh and familiar, Lemon essential oil offers many benefits and applications. Known for its crisp, citrusy aroma, Lemon oil creates a bright and uplifting atmosphere. A potent purifying agent, Lemon essential oil can be used throughout your home to freshen the air and cleanse most hard surfaces naturally.
Most of the lemons sourced for Lemon essential oil are from the island of Sicily. Lemons in Italy can grow to be the size of softballs, thriving in the warm climate and fertile soil.
Rosemary Essential Oil
Rosemary essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves and stem of the rosemary plant. Rosemary has frequently been used to flavor stuffing, pork, lamb, chicken, and turkey. Once considered sacred by ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Hebrews, it’s been revered for centuries because of its energizing earthy scent and impressive benefits.
Rosemary essential oil can create an invigorating ambiance.
Coriander Essential Oil
Coriander essential oil is sourced from the seeds of an aromatic annual herb that grows up to three feet high—the same plant we get Cilantro essential oil from. Like Lavender essential oil, Coriander oil has a high linalool content, which promotes a clear complexion when applied to the skin. It’s sweet, herbaceous aroma adds a fresh, hearty note to essential oil blends.
Basil Essential Oil
A staple in Thai and Italian cuisine and a delicious addition to tomato soup, basil is a popular plant in many herb gardens. The sweet, warm, and spicy flavor of Basil essential oil is perfect for your culinary ventures.
Basil essential oil and its high linalool content contributes to its relaxing aroma, and its camphor content gives it exceptional cleansing properties, making it an effective surface cleanser. The skin-cooling properties of Basil essential oil also make it ideal for uplifting aromatic massages.
Spearmint Essential Oil
Spearmint essential oil is sourced from a perennial plant that grows 11–40 inches tall and flourishes in temperate climates. It’s widely used in gums, candies, and dental products for its minty taste and to promote fresh breath.
Spearmint essential oil is different from Peppermint oil, serving as a milder option to use topically with children and those with sensitive skin. Its sweet, refreshing aroma is uplifting, making it ideal for diffusion while working or studying.
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Lemongrass essential oil is sourced from a tall, perennial plant that grows in stalks. Native to tropical regions, lemongrass is known for its herbal, citrusy aroma and is popular in various cuisines.
Lemongrass essential oil can tone and cleanse the skin and scalp when incorporated into a hair- or skincare routine. It’s also an ideal addition to a post-workout massage.
Tonka Bean Absolute
Tonka bean, known scientifically as Dipteryx odorata, is a highly esteemed ingredient native to Central America and northern South America.
The name tonka bean comes from the Galibi (Carib) language spoken by the natives of French Guiana. Related to the pea family, tonka beans are almond-shaped, featuring a black and wrinkled exterior with a smooth brown interior.
Commonly used in perfumery, tonka beans are celebrated for their rich aroma that’s reminiscent of vanilla, almonds, cinnamon, and cloves.
Cardamom Essential Oil
Cardamom essential oil is steam-distilled from the plant’s small black seeds. Cardamom grows well in India, but the booming local spice industry often prevents it from being exported. doTERRA sources Cardamom oil from Guatemala and Honduras, which have similar climates. Cardamom is a newer crop to Honduras, offering significant additional income to banana and sugar cane farmers.
Melissa Essential Oil
Melissa officinalis, also known as lemon balm, received the name melissa because of its sweet, fresh, and citrus-like fragrance, which was known to attract bees (melissa is Greek for “honeybee”).
A highly sought-after oil, Melissa essential oil has a wide range of benefits and uses. Melissa oil is used as a flavor in teas and ice cream and is sometimes used in fish dishes. Melissa essential oil is known for creating a relaxing, comforting environment.
Vanilla Absolute
A perennial climbing vine that grows up to 75 feet long, Vanilla planifolia is a member of the orchid family, with yellow-white flowers that produce odorless bean pods. These blooms must be hand-pollinated, and it takes three to four years for the plant to begin producing beans. The beans are also harvested by hand before undergoing a time-consuming, labor-intensive process to fully develop their aroma and flavor.
Afterward, the beans are ground into small pieces and subjected to pressurized CO2 in a two-step extraction process that captures the beans’ aromatic constituents in a vanilla absolute.
Of the real vanilla available in the world, 80% comes from Madagascar, which has the perfect tropical climate for the spice to thrive. In Madagascar, thousands of people—mostly families—are employed in the vanilla supply chain. The harvest is a crucial source of employment for rural communities and an integral part of the local economy, contributing to the livelihoods of almost 80,000 farmers.