Nootka essential oil is distilled from the majestic Nootka tree, a relative of Arborvitae, common in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Nootka cypress is known to be one of the most robust cedar varieties in the world and is often referred to as yellow cedar or yellow cypress. In an environmental initiative, dōTERRA utilizes the wood scraps from forestry to distill Nootka essential oil, thus making use of wood waste that would otherwise be discarded.