Living Magazine doTERRA Spring 2018 Living Magazine | Page 4

Essential Oil Spotlight
DR. DAVID K. HILL, DC
Founding Executive,
Chief Medical Officer/Chairman,
Scientific Advisory Committee
What’s the best
way to use the
new dōTERRA
Oil Chemistry
Handbook?
The dōTERRA Oil Chemistry Handbook is going to be an invaluable tool for everybody, from the
most experienced oil user who really wants to dig into the science, to someone who has just begun
experiencing essential oils. It’s a convenient way to find alternatives to your favorite oils, compare their
benefits, learn about how they work, and discover new ways to use and share them. For instance, you’re
probably aware of Lavender’s relaxing properties, but what if you don’t like the smell of Lavender or
have run out? Since benefits are linked to chemistry, the dōTERRA Oil Chemistry Handbook makes
finding an alternative very simple by providing quick access to information about chemical structure, the
properties of specific constituents, plus information on how this all relates to general oil properties and
usability. First, look up the chemical information about Lavender in Part 2 of the book, and then you can
find further information about its primary constituents, linalool and linalyl acetate, in Part 3 to discover
that oils you may not be familiar with (such as Bergamot or Petitgrain) can provide similar benefits. You
are going to want to have it with you everywhere. Have it saved on your desktop, bookmarked on the
browser on your phone, and maybe even print off some physical copies so you can share it with friends
and family.
Purify Cleansing Blend
Purify is a dōTERRA® essential oil blend comprised of select essential oils known for their
cleansing, purifying, and protecting properties. This unique blend is a great way to eliminate
odors in a natural way. Purify can be used in a variety of ways, from cleaning countertops to
protecting against environmental threats. This essential oil blend is an ideal natural product
that will add to any cleaning cabinet.
Ingredients: Lemon Peel, Siberian Fir Needle, Citronella Grass, Lime Peel, Melaleuca Leaf,
and Cilantro Herb essential oils.
How to use :
Aromatically
  Place a few drops on a cotton ball and put it into the air vent of a room for a continual burst
of clean and fresh air.
  Place a few drops on a cotton ball and insert them into shoes overnight.
Topically
  Combine with dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil for soothing relief from irritated bug bites.
Lemongrass is
quickly becoming
my new favorite
oil. What benefits
can I expect from
using it internally? Lemongrass is commonly used in cooking and is a staple “add-in” at every smoothie
shop you go to, and many of its purported health benefits may be due to the chemical
makeup of its volatile aromatic compounds. Lemongrass is primarily composed
of monoterpene aldehydes, which are known to have a number of benefits when
consumed.* Citral, the primary constituent of Lemongrass that is made up of the
chemical isomers (compounds that have the same molecular formula but different
chemical structure) geranial and neral, may support a healthy immune system,
homeostasis of healthy cholesterol levels already in the normal range, digestive
function, and hormonal balance when taken internally.* To reap these benefits, add a
few drops of Lemongrass to a glass of water, tea, or to your favorite breakfast smoothie.
Another really popular combination, which I use whenever I need some immediate
digestive support, is 1–2 drops each of Lemongrass and Peppermint in a Veggie Cap.*
How is the
AromaTouch
Technique ®
different from
a conventional
aro