Single Oils

Basil
Valued for its restorative and calming properties, basil is commonly used to sooth sore muscles and joints, to ease breathing, and as a cooling agent for the skin.

Bergamot
A highly favored oil for its lovely fragrance, bergamot is unique among citrus oils for its calming properties. dōTERRA, in keeping with the CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® standard, cold-presses the oil from the rind of the bergamot fruit.

Cassia
Cassia, a close relative of cinnamon, is notable for its wonderful fragrance. Cassia has been used for thousands of years for both its fragrance and calming properties. 

Cinnamon 
cleansing properties and its usefulness with aches and pains.*

Clary Sage 
Known for its uplifting and mood-lightening attributes, clary sage is also widely used by women to soothe monthly discomfort associated with their menstrual cycles.* It was also studied by noted expert Robert Tisserand for its mood-enhancing properties during massage.

Clove Bud 
Clove is much more than a popular cooking spice—it is a favorite among both healthcare professionals and health conscious individuals for its many useful and healing properties. It is also a powerful antioxidant.

Coriander
Popular across many cultures for various uses, coriander essential oil is extracted from the seed of the coriander plant. Coriander’s healthful therapeutic benefits, which can be attributed to its extremely high linalool content, range from digestive support to supporting a healthy insulin response.*

Cypress
Distilled from the twigs and foliage of the cypress tree, cypress essential oil is popularly used to clear breathing and as a throat gargle. It can also be used to ease tight, tense muscles and used topically to support localized blood flow.* A blend of cypress and grapefruit is used in spa therapies for beautifying legs and hips.

Eucalyptus 
Because of the many influential compounds found in eucalyptus, it is a key ingredient in cough and throat medicines and chest ointments. Eucalyptus is used widely both for its calming and clearing properties as well as to ease breathing.*

Fennel (Sweet)
Used for centuries because of its many health benefits, fennel essential oil has pronounced antioxidant properties and is considered a tonic. It is often used to relieve indigestion (supporting the healthy functions of the stomach), aiding in any kind of digestive trouble and to support improvements of the lymphatic system. Fennel’s sweet yet spicy aroma is balancing and may bring to mind the smell of licorice.

Frankincense
Perhaps the most precious of the ancient oils, frankincense is highly sought after by modern consumers for its many uses—including relaxation, immune support, and mood enhancement.*

Geranium
Geranium offers outstanding benefits for soothing skin and is a common ingredient in many skin care products. Also useful for joint support and tempering minor aches and pains, geranium’s calming effects make it a popular choice for many essential oil users.*

Ginger 
Although ginger is an indispensable component of worldwide cuisine, it is most notable for its ability to ease indigestion.* Ginger’s sweet, citrus-like fragrance accompanies a multitude of other therapeutic benefits.

Grapefruit 
Grapefruit’s fresh, invigorating aroma is sure to uplift the mood and please the senses. Pressed from the rind, grapefruit is more than just a fresh scent—its cleansing and invigorating properties have made it a favorite among essential oil lovers.

Helichrysum 
One of the most precious and sought-after essential oils, helichrysum has traditionally been used for its soothing and regenerative effects.* The rare essential oil of helichrysum is distilled from the flower cluster of an evergreen herb and is highly prized by essential oil users.

Lavender 
Our most popular oil, lavender has been cherished for its unmistakable aroma and its therapeutic properties for thousands of years. Lavender is widely used and acknowledged for its calming and relaxing qualities.

Lemon 
This essential oil powerhouse is cold pressed from lemon rinds to preserve its delicate nature and potent properties. Lemon is known as a powerful aromatic, topical, and internal cleanser and can be used to complement many other oils. Diffusing lemon in a room can cleanse the air and uplift mood. It can also be used on surfaces throughout the home as a non-toxic cleaning booster.

Lemongrass 
Lemongrass has long been used in Asian and Caribbean cooking due to its subtle lemon flavor and aroma. It has been found to support healthy digestion, and soothe aching muscles.*

Lime 
With its sharp, citrus smell, Lime is one more essential oil to add to your favorites! Lime’s stimulating and refreshing properties can affect mood, as well as being a powerful aromatic, topical and internal cleanser. Lime is also popular for use on joints and for seasonal bugs.

Marjoram 
Also referred to as “wintersweet” or “joy of the mountains,” marjoram is one of the most common herbs found in kitchens around the world. Valued for its calming properties, marjoram may be applied topically to soothe tired, stressed muscles or to support the respiratory or nervous system.*

Melaleuca 
Recognized by its more common name, ‘tea tree’, melaleuca has been revered for its cleansing and regenerative properties*, especially for the skin. Composed of more than ninety different compounds, melaleuca has limitless therapeutic applications.

Melissa 
Our most expensive and rare oil, melissa essential oil has a sweet, fresh, citrus-like fragrance and is steam distilled from the fresh flowering tops, leaves and stems of the Melissa officinalis plant. With a wide range of therapeutic properties, melissa can be used for calming the nerves, addressing stomach discomfort, mood support, and seasonal bugs. Because the Melissa officinalis plant has an oil yield of less than 1/10 of 1%, it is one of the most commonly adulterated oils.

Myrrh

Historically, myrrh has been used in many ways—from meditation to embalming in ancient Egypt. Modern herbalists frequently recommend myrrh for its cleansing properties, especially for the mouth and throat. Myrrh is also excellent for calming the skin.

Oregano 

Hippocrates, the father of medicine, used oregano as a cleansing agent as well as for digestive and respiratory support. High in antioxidant activity, oregano contains phenolic acids and flavonoids.

Patchouli 
Patchouli oil has an easily recognizable rich, musky-sweet fragrance. It can have a grounding, balancing effect on the emotions while providing excellent mood support. Patchouli is also widely used for wounds and tissue repair, as well as in skin care preparations.

Peppermint 
Peppermint is popular in countless forms—from toothpaste to chewing gum. As an essential oil, it is useful to ease breathing and as a digestive aid.*

Roman Camomile 
The most versatile of the chamomiles, Roman chamomile is extracted from the small, white, daisy-like flower of the Roman chamomile plant. Used widely for its calming properties, Roman chamomile is especially soothing to the systems of the body and helps to support a healthy inflammatory response.*

Rosemary 
Considered sacred by ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and Hebrews, rosemary has been revered by healers for centuries for its digestive uses and for muscle aches and pains.*

Sandalwood
With a documented history of the use of sandalwood dating several thousand years back, sandalwood is most notable for its smoothing effects on skin and for its mood-enhancing properties.*

Thyme 
Thyme, familiar to most as a common seasoning for cooking, produces an essential oil that has valuable cleansing and clarifying properties. It is also notable for its broad-spectrum activity for winter health.

Vetiver 
Vetiver is loved for its rich, exotic and complex aroma. Used extensively in perfumes as a base note and fixative, vetiver’s woody, earthy scent complements many other essential oils. Vetiver also has many therapeutic uses, including antioxidant and relaxation properties.

White Fir 
Derived from the soft needles of the tree, white fir is a favorite among essential oil users for its ability to comfort and soothe muscle aches and pains when applied topically.

Wild Orange
Cold-pressed from the orange peel, wild orange is excellent for energizing and revitalizing. It is also commonly used as an effective tool for uplifting mood, as well as for its wonderful citrus aroma.

Wintergreen 
Most modern consumers are familiar with the aroma and flavor of wintergreen due to its popularity in candy and chewing gum. Wintergreen essential oil, however, has much more to offer therapeutically as a comforting agent for aches and pains.*

Ylang Ylang
Ylang ylang, while famed for its exquisite fragrance and long history as a component of perfumes, ylang ylang has much to offer therapeutically. It is an effective mood uplifting agent as well as having calming properties.

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