Consistently one of dōTERRA’s best sellers, Peppermint is always a useful oil to have on hand. Peppermint adds a refreshing, minty taste to desserts, beverages, smoothies, and even savoury dishes. A high menthol content – like that found in the dōTERRA Peppermint essential oil – distinguishes the best quality Peppermint oil from other products. Peppermint is also frequently used in toothpaste and chewing gum for oral care.
Tea Tree essential oil – often referred to as “Melaleuca” essential oil – has over 92 different compounds and amazing topical applications. The leaves of the Tea Tree were used by the Aborigines of Australia for centuries. They would crush the leaves and apply directly to the skin for a cooling effect. Tea Tree is best known for its purifying properties. It can be used to cleanse and purify the skin and nails and to support a healthy complexion. Tea Tree is frequently used on occasional skin irritations and to soothe the skin.
Native to Southeast Asia, Cardamom is added to traditional Indian sweets and teas for its cool, minty aroma and flavour. Add to bread, smoothies, meats, and salads to enhance flavour. Valued worldwide as a spice, Cardamom is an essential oil that may also prove beneficial in many other ways.
Laurel Leaf essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the freshly picked leaves of the Laurel evergreen tree that is native to the Mediterranean. With a rich history, laurel leaves have long been a symbol of victory in Greek mythology. Today, laurel leaves are symbols of eternal glory, special achievement, success, and triumph. The oil is known for its bright, spicy, sweet scent. Uplifting to the senses, this aroma can promote confidence and courage as well as feelings of clear thinking and concentration. Laurel Leaf can provide a soothing massage after workout. High in eucalyptol, Laurel Leaf essential oil can be used as a refreshing surface cleanser.
Meaning, “tree with good leaves,” Ravintsara is a unique essential oil produced by steam distilling the leaves of the camphor tree. The aroma of the Ravintsara essential oil can be described as a combination of camphor and eucalyptus, but greener – both uplifting and energizing. In addition to aromatic benefits, Ravintsara essential oil also contains surface cleansing properties when applied topically to the skin and general home surfaces. Eucalyptol, the primary chemical constituent of Ravintsara oil, contributes to its distinct, invigorating and relaxing aroma, ideal for promoting feelings of clear breathing and open airways. Add a few drops of Ravintsara to Epsom salt in warm water for a calming aromatic bath or use it as part of a relaxing massage after a rigorous workout.
