Why
Essential Oils ?
Brief History of Essential Oils
- From the beginning of the civilizations, plants have been used for their therapeutic properties. The earliest evidence of human knowledge of the healing properties of plants was found in Lascaux, located in the Dordogne region in France. There, cave paintings suggest the use of medicinal plants in everyday life that have been carbon dated as far back as 18,000 B.C.E.
- Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, India, Israel and Saudi Arabia among other cultures documented the use of plants as medicine. They incorporated essential oils into their healing potions.
- The recognition of microorganisms being responsible for a variety of diseases in the late half of the 19th century ushered in the discoveries of antibiotics.
- Since 1970, no new classes of antibiotics have been discovered (Aminov 2010).
- Improper use of anti-biotics resulted in the selection of bacteria resistant to antibiotics.
- Among the alternatives, essential oils have a great potential. The essential oils are generally considered natural, less toxic, and free from residues when compared with antibiotics (Gong et al., 2014)
What are
Essential Oils ?
- Essential oils are a sum of constituent volatiles, the effects of essential oils should be a totality of effects of all components
and their interactions. - Essential oils are the essence of a plant, a gift from the earth, distilled and prepared for you to bring the power of nature for a healthy living.
- Inside many plants—hidden in roots, seeds, flowers, bark are concentrated, highly potent chemical compounds. These natural compounds are essential oils
- Essential oils give a plant its scent, protect it from hazardous environmental conditions, and even assist it with pollination, among other important functions and benefits.
We are proud to be a dōTERRA business partner because we can provide the best quality essential oils
Does essential oil purity really matter?
- The answer is yes—essential oil purity matters. If you use an oil that has been adulterated, contaminated, or loaded with synthetic fillers, you will not receive the full natural benefit of the plant. And in some cases, low-quality oils can even be dangerous and pose serious threats to your health.
- If you use an impure oil, it can be difficult to feel the benefits of the oil and can possibly put your health at risk. However, when you use pure, unadulterated essential oils, they’ll be more effective, and you can stay within the bounds of safe use.
How to Know If Your Essential Oils Are Pure
Plant quality
Does the company use high-quality plants to produce their essential oils?
Are chemicals and pesticides used in plant care?
Production practice
Does the company have safety procedures in place to guard against contamination during the production process?
Are oils adulterated or are synthetic fillers added to cut costs?
Testing methods
Does the company test each batch of essential oil? Is impartial,
third-party testing used?
Are test results available to the public?
Storage and Handling
Are the oils carefully processed, packaged, and stored to avoid chemical alterations caused by exposure to heat or light? (Amber bottles are typically the best option for essential oil storage.)
Ensuring Essential Oil Purity:
The CTTG Process
- doTERRA begins the CTTG testing process shortly after distillation, when each oil is reviewed for its chemical composition. The doTERRA production facility carries out a second round of testing to ensure that the oils distilled and tested during the first round are the same ones that arrived at our facility.
- What is CTTG? Certified Therapeutic Tested Grade
- A third review of the chemistry of the oils is conducted as the oils are packaged into the bottles before they’re shipped out to consumers.
