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Essential Oil Novice
ESSENTIAL OIL
Plants contain compounds within the roots, flowers, seeds, and bark that can’ t be seen with the naked eye. These compounds, known as essential oils, are highly concentrated, making them extremely potent. Essential oils give a plant its aroma, protect it from harsh environmental conditions and insects, and even play a part in pollination.
THE HISTORY OF ESSENTIAL OILS
While some view essential oils as a new trend, the use of plant extracts and plant-based products is deeply rooted in traditions of the past. Ancient civilizations used plants for aromatherapy, personal care, health practices, beauty treatments, and food preparations.
ESSENTIAL OIL QUALITY
Through a global botanical network, dōTERRA ensures that only the best seeds, soil, equipment, and growing conditions are used in the oil production process. Partnering with growers and distillers who have a deep understanding of native plants, local climate, weather patterns, harvesting, and distillation temperatures, times, and pressures, allows dōTERRA to produce pure, potent, and precious essential oils.
In addition to the care taken during harvesting and distillation, dōTERRA sends each batch of essential oil to state-of-the-art labs to be tested. To guarantee the highest level of quality, dōTERRA has created the CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade ® testing process. With rigorous criteria, this standard certifies that dōTERRA oils do not contain added fillers or harmful contaminants, but are pure, potent, quality essential oils.
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