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  • Cedarwood

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon

    ShareTweetPinShare0 SharesCinnamon Bark Cinnamomum zeylanicum Well-known for its use as a spice, Cinnamon Bark also has many health-promoting benefits. Description Cinnamon is derived from a tropical, evergreen tree that grows up to 45-feet high and has highly fragrant bark, leaves, and flowers. Extracted from bark, Cinnamon oil contains strong cleansing and immune support properties. Due to…

  • Clary Sage

    ShareTweetPinShare0 SharesClary Sage Salvia sclarea With uses dating back to the Middle Ages, Clary Sage essential oil includes relaxing and soothing properties that help with rejuvenation and calming of the skin. Description Clary Sage is a biennial or perennial herb that grows up to six feet in height. Clary Sage is known for its calming properties…

  • Clove

    Clove

    ShareTweetPinShare0 SharesClove Eugenia caryophyllata Known for its ability to cleanse teeth and gums, Clove essential oil is also a stimulating and energising oil that produces a warm, woody aroma. Description Clove has been used for years in dental preparations, candy, and gum for its flavor and ability to cleanse the mouth, yet it provides a myriad…

  • Eucalyptus

    Eucalyptus

    ShareTweetPinShare0 SharesEucalyptus Eucalyptus radiata Used to cleanse surfaces and the air, Eucalyptus essential oil can help promote feelings of relaxation and clear breathing. Description Eucalyptus trees are tall, evergreen trees that grow up to 50 feet in height and are sometimes referred to as Gum Trees. The main chemical components of Eucalyptus radiata are eucalyptol and…

  • Ginger

    Ginger

    ShareTweetPinShare0 SharesGinger Zingiber officinale When used as a kitchen spice, the hot, earthy nature of Ginger adds flavour to a variety of dishes, and may help to support healthy digestion.* Description Newly sourced from Madagascar, doTERRA Ginger essential oil is derived from the fresh rhizome of the ginger plant—the subterranean stalk of a plant that shoots…

  • Grapefruit

    Grapefruit

    ShareTweetPinShare0 SharesGrapefruit Citrus X paradisi Grapefruit essential oil can provide an uplifting environment due to its invigorating and energising aroma, while acting as a purifying agent when added to a skin care routine. Description Referred to as a “forbidden fruit” and one of the “Seven Wonders of Barbados, ” Grapefruit was first documented in 1750 by…

  • Juniper Berry

    Juniper Berry

    ShareTweetPinShare0 SharesJuniper Berry Juniperus communis With the ability to cleanse and purify the air, the fresh aroma of Juniper Berry essential oil can produce a calming, grounding effect. Description Derived from the coniferous tree, Juniper Berry essential oil has a rich history of traditional uses and benefits. Juniper Berry acts as a natural cleansing and detoxifying…

  • Wintergreen

    Wintergreen

    ShareTweetPinShare0 SharesWintergreen (Nepalese) Gaultheria fragrantissima Taken from the rural mountains of Nepal, the soothing and stimulating properties of Wintergreen give it an uplifting aroma and minty, refreshing flavour. Description Wintergreen essential oil is derived from the leaves of a creeping shrub found in coniferous areas. The main chemical component in Wintergreen, methyl salicylate, is used in…

  • Lemongrass

    ShareTweetPinShare0 SharesLemongrass Cymbopogon flexuosus A favourite oil for massages, Lemongrass provides a pungent, smoky aroma, and offers purifying and toning benefits for the skin. Description A tall, perennial plant, Lemongrass has a subtle citrus flavour and is used in Asian cuisine in soups, teas, and curries as well as with fish, poultry, beef, and seafood. In…

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