Sourced from Madagascar, dōTERRA Ginger essential oil is derived from the fresh rhizome of the ginger plant – the subterranean stalk of a plant that shoots out the root system. A featured ingredient in many Asian dishes, Ginger has a hot, fragrant flavour when used as a kitchen spice. In Western tradition, Ginger is most often used in sweets like gingerbread and ginger snaps.
Spearmint is a sweet, refreshing herb used as a flavouring around the world. It is widely used in gums, sweets, and dental products for its minty taste, and to promote fresh breath. Spearmint is very different from Peppermint and a milder option to use in food dishes. In cooking, Spearmint is frequently used in salads, drinks, and desserts, but it can also be used in homemade salad dressings and to marinate meats.
Black Pepper is a well-known cooking spice used to enhance the flavour of foods. Described as hot, sharp, fruity, and spicy, Black Pepper essential oil can be added to meats, soups, entrées, and salads to enhance flavour. Although Black Pepper is commonly known for its vast culinary uses, its topical benefits are equally noteworthy.
dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil is a natural carrier oil that readily absorbs into the skin, making it an ideal oil for topical delivery. Its feather-light emollient effect provides a soothing barrier without clogging pores and is excellent for dry or troubled skin. It leaves skin feeling silky smooth and non-greasy, unlike other vegetable carrier oils. Fractionated Coconut Oil is completely soluble with all essential oils and is colourless, odourless, and will not stain.
The Japanese mint plant, Mentha canadensis, is a species of mint native to both North America and eastern Asia. It has many uses and the leaves and stems of this perennial plant are steam distilled to produce Japanese Mint essential oil. From sweet treats to savoury dishes, infuse recipes with the qualities and flavour of Japanese Mint for a refreshing taste with every bite.
Parsley essential oil is extracted from herb known scientifically as Petroselinum crispum. This aromatic herb is native to the Mediterranean region but is now cultivated worldwide for its culinary and medicinal uses. The essential oil is typically obtained through steam distillation of the parsley seeds, leaves, and stems. Therapeutically, parsley essential oil offers a range of beneficial properties. It is renowned for its detoxifying and diuretic effects. Parsley essential oil is also prized for its ability to support digestive health. Its fresh, herbaceous aroma can help reduce feelings of fatigue and promote mental clarity and focus.
