Capstone Research Paper

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THE INGREDIENTS AND

BENEFITS OF DOTERRA
ESSENTIAL OILS
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MARCH 14, 2018

MR KOSHMAN
CLC 11 Block B
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Throughout human history oil has been and basic item to creating energy which is a key enabler

of living standards. “Oil started as a fuel for cooking and burning materials but throughout time

it has became an essential to cure illnesses in various places” (Delion, Febuary 2018). In today’s

society oils are used to help with mental illnesses and physical problems. Different scents of

these oils help in different ways. The main premises of this paper are to explore what these oils

are made of and what they are exactly used for.

DoTERRA is a company that creates and sells these oils, this company was founded in 2008.

Their main mission is to share these therapeutic-grade essential oils all over the world. This

group was formed as the creators have seen these benefits of these oils and wanted to show the

world a more natural way of healing people mentally & physically. “We formed a company and

named it doTERRA, a Latin derivative meaning “Gift of the Earth.” DōTERRA Essential Oils.

(2017, December 11). Retrieved April 11, 2018, from https://www.doterra.com/US/en The name

gift of earth is a suitable name as all the oils are organic and from the roots of the earth

essentially.

Essemtial oils are not believed in by many as they think it’s a myth or just another money grab

but there is proof they do help. Freed by Western medicine, Dr. Cohen, an examiner of essential

oils, began studying massage therapy and pursued on getting her license in it. As part of her

training she studied “raindrop therapy”, which includes essential oil’s aromatic compounds made

from plant materials. At this time essential oils were not much of a concept, but Cohen was

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drawn to them right away. “From the very first moment with those oils, I noticed something was

firing that hadn’t been firing and I was deeply moved” (Monroe R, 2017)

A big question is why DoTERRA and not other oils? “When you choose doTERRA, you are

choosing natural essential oils gently and carefully distilled from plants that have been patiently

harvested at the perfect moment by experienced growers from around the world for ideal extract

composition and efficacy.” DōTERRA Essential Oils. (2017, December 11). Retrieved April 11,

2018, from https://www.doterra.com/US/en. Each oil is carefully tested using CPTG (Certified

Pure Therapeutic Grade) quality protocol. Experienced essential oil users immediately recognize

the high-quality standard for naturally safe, purely effective therapeutic-grade doTERRA

essential oils. While there is a science to the distillation of essential oils, it is also an art.

Distillers not only rely on years of experience, they also employ modern technologies and

techniques as they support modern day living and technology.

The most common way of extracting doTERRA essential oils is low heat steam distillation

process, the object used for this is called a diffuser. “The essential oils are liberated from the

plant and carried away by the steam. When the steam cools, the water and oils naturally separate

and the oil is collected.” DōTERRA Essential Oils. (2017, December 11). Retrieved April 11,

2018, from https://www.doterra.com/US/en. The temperature and pressure must be closely

monitored because if there is not enough heat or pressure the oil will not release properly and

will not work to its full potential.

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Essential oils are not made but are extracted from plant materials.” Extractions are used to obtain

a plant’s active botanical constituents that function as its “life force.”” How To Make Essential

Oils - Extraction Methods of Essential Oils. (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/blog/articles/how-essential-oils-are-made.html This

makes a simply watery version of the plant. There are three main ways this oil is extracted from

the plant. Steam Distillation is the main way the oil is extracted from the plant. This is when

steam makes the plant materials separate and be made into explosive molecules which then then

go through a condensation process which eventually collects the oil. Another way of extracting

oil is Solvent Extraction “This method employs food grade solvents like hexane and ethanol to

isolate essential oils from plant material.” How To Make Essential Oils - Extraction Methods of

Essential Oils. (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/blog/articles/how-essential-oils-are-made.html

This process is most common for plant materials that extract low amounts of essential oils or that

are sensitive scents which are not able to go through the pressure of Steam distillation. The third

popular way of extraction oils is CO2 Extraction.” Oils derived from steam distillation vary in

their qualities depending on the temperatures, pressures, and length of time applied for the

process. The CO2 extraction process might thus produce higher quality oils that have not been

altered by the application of high heat, unlike the steam distillation process. In CO2 extraction,

none of the constituents of the oil are damaged by heat”. How To Make Essential Oils -

Extraction Methods of Essential Oils. (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/blog/articles/how-essential-oils-are-made.html

This method is the best for getting all the oils substances and not burning them. A element all of

these extractions have in common is they are all natural and do not use chemicals to extract these

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oils. Chemicals are not used as these oils are to be natural, straight from the earth, and

untouched.

DoTERRA oils are used in various ways but need to be used properly or there could be issues

with your health. “Essential Oils contain very concentrated properties of the herb or plant they

are derived from. A very small amount of EOs often has the qualities of many cups of herbal tea

from the same plant. For instance, one drop of peppermint essential oil is equivalent to 26-28

cups of peppermint tea.” K. (2018, April 25). Risks and Dangers of Essential Oils | Wellness

Mama. Retrieved from https://wellnessmama.com/26519/essential-oils-risks/ This is why

essential oils are to be used safely with safe amounts being used. It is important to educate

yourself on essential oils before using them. If you wouldn’t have 10 cups of coffee in an hour

that is equivalent to the amount of oil being depending on the oil, it can typically and/or

internally “neat” or diluted with a carrier oil. DoTERRA oils can be made and used as lotion bars

or face oils but must be thinned out with water or a carrier oil. Typica carrier oils are jojoba oil,

almond oil, or coconut oil. If a “hot” oil is undiluted it could cause redness & irritation or even a

allergic reaction to this oil. This is why it is important to study essential oils before putting them

to use. Some oils that are used on the skin, for example citrus ones react to sunlight and are very

sensitive to UV light “light reaction can lead to blistering, discoloration of the skin or burning

more easily from minor sun exposure.” K. (2018, April 25). Risks and Dangers of Essential Oils |

Wellness Mama. Retrieved from https://wellnessmama.com/26519/essential-oils-risks/ Lastly,

some essential oils can be taken internally even to help with headaches or sometimes to help with

a stomach bug. When used properly the oils go straight in to your blood stream and help right

away.

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DoTERRA Essential oils have many different benefits. For example, Tea Tree oil is great for

treating you skin and blemishes. Lavender oil is used for relaxation as the scent reduces your

stress hormones inside your body. Frankinsense is used in many ways, this oil can be used for

depression, inflammation, immunity, and even headaches. A main thing these oils help with is to

reduce anxiety “The nose’s smell receptors communicate with the parts of your brain that serve

as storehouses for memory and emotion. When you breathe in essential oils, some researchers

believe they stimulate these parts of your brain and influence emotional, physical, and mental

health.” Best doTERRA Oils for Stress and Anxiety. (2017, December 26). Retrieved from

https://www.essentialoilsus.com/best-doterra-stress-anxiety/ This is known as the olfactory

system which is attaching certain scents to certain smells. For example, a calming thought is

being over at Gramma’s house, so the smell of lavender will calm me down as my Gramma’s

house smells like this. There are so many different oils out there that there is a scent for

everything. DoTERRA Essential oils provide you great amounts of health benefits including

adding these oils in your food which can help your metabolism and help with your immune

system to stay on top of things. Certain oil can also be used as a muscle rub for athletes out there

needing muscle relief DoTERRA has a rub called Deep Blue Rub Which helps with muscle

tissue and the scent of it helps calm the stress of athletes. Essential oils benefit your health

mentally, and physically. DoTERRA oils can be life changing if they are used properly.

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DoTERRA Essential oils can life changing and benefit lives in so many ways. These oils are all

natural by being extracted from plants naturally to being used to cook. clean, relax, and

regenerate. There is almost a oil for everything. It is important to know how to use these oils and

know the amounts and side affects of each one. These oils are getting more popular by the

minute and they are helping our community grow spiritually, mentally, and physically. Essential

oils are key to healthy living.

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DōTERRA Essential Oils. (2017, December 11). Retrieved April 11, 2018, from

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