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Holy Basil

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  4. Navin M., et al. Preliminary ex-vivo and an animal model evaluation of Ocimum sanctum’s essential oil extract for its antibacterial and antiinflammatory properties. Oral Health and Dental Management. 2013;12(3):174-179.

Bergamot Mint

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Davana

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Enteric Coating

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Epigenetics

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The Science Behind Blue Lotus Touch

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Magnolia

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Neuronal Signaling and Copaiba

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Proteomic Evaluation of Copaiba

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The Science of Ginger

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7 Ways to Stay Calm During Stressful Situations

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5 Scientifically Proven Stress Management Techniques

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How to Enjoy Restful Sleep Each Night

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10 Tips to Stop Anxious Feelings in Their Tracks

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7 Ways Rest and Sleep Benefit Your Well-Being

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5 Emotional Signs of Stress

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Five Ways Stress Can Be Beneficial to Your Overall Vitality and Well-Being

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Five SImple Ways to Relax

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Five Signs You Need to Rest and Relax

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The Science of Neroli

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  3. Moslemi, Farhad, et al. “Citrus Aurantium Aroma for Anxiety in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial.” Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.), U.S. National Library of Medicine, Aug. 2019.
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The Science of Helichrysum

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Benefits and Uses of Black Spruce

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Know the Science Behind Adaptiv Calming Blend

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Black Spruce

  1. H. C. Government of Canada. Health Canada - Siberian Fir,” 26-Jul-2004. Retrieved from: https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq.do?atid=aromatherap&lang=eng#use5.
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What is Celery Seed Essential Oil?

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Citronella Essential Oil

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How Do You Use Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil?

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  5. Gonzalez-Audino P, et al. Comparative toxicity of oxygenated monoterpenoids in experimental hydroalcoholic lotions to permethrin resistant adult head lice. Arch. Dermatol. Res. 2011;303(5):361-366.
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Yarrow|Pom Body Renewal Serum

  1. Ushma N. Skin care in the aging female: Myths and truths. The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2012;122(2):473-477.
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  5. Affonso R., et al. Phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity, and the effect of the aqueous extract of coffee (Coffea Arabica L.) bean residual press cake on the skin wind healing. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2016.
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dōTERRA Yarrow|Pom Cellular Beauty Complex Capsules

  1. Huy L., et al. Free radicals, antioxidants in disease and health. Int J Biomed Sci. 2008;4(2):89-96.
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  8. Nakajima S., et al. Oral supplementation with melon superoxide dismutase extract promotes antioxidant defences in the brain and prevents stress-induced impairment of spatial memory. Behav. Brain Res. 2009;200(1):15-21.
  9. Dumoulin M., et al. Clinical effects of an oral supplement rich in antioxidants on skin radiance in women. Clin. Cosmet. Investig. Dermatol. 2016;9:315-324.

Adaptiv Calming Blend Capsules and GABA

  1. National Institute of Mental Health. Mental illness. Retrieved from: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness.shtml#part_154785.
  2. Shamada M., et al. Anti-hypertensive effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-rich Chlorella on high-normal blood pressure and borderline hypertension in placebo-controlled double blind study. Clin Exp Hypertens. 2009;31(4):342-354.
  3. Hinton T., et al. Effect of GABA-fortified oolong tea on reducing stress in a university student cohort. Frontiers in Nutrition. 2019;26. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2019.00027.

Chemistry of Manuka Essential Oil

  1. Lis-Balchin M., et al. Pharmacological and antimicrobial studies on different tea-tree oils (Melaleuca alternifolia, Leptospermum scoparium or Manuka and Kunzea ericoides or Kanuka), originating in Australia and New Zealand. Phytotherapy Research. 2000;14(8):623-629.
  2. Christoph F., et al. In vitro evaluation of the antibacterial activity of beta-triketones admixed to Melaleuca oils. Planta Medica. 2001; 67(8):768-771.
  3. Takarada K., et al. A comparison of the antibacterial efficacies of essential oils against oral pathogens. Oral Microbiol. Immunol. 2004;19(1):61-64.
  4. Kwon O., et al. Topical administration of Manuka oil prevents UV-B irradiation-induced cutaneous photoaging in mice. Evidence Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine. 2013;
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Peppermint Softgels

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Why is Clinical Research Important?

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What is Proteomics?

  1. Fan H., et al. Authenticity analysis of citrus essential oils by HPLC-UV-MS on oxygenated heterocyclic components. J. Food Drug Anal. 2015;23:30-39.
  2. Urasaki Y. and Le T. Differentiation of essential oils using nanofluidic protein post-translational modification profiling. Molecules. 2019;24:2383

Rose Essential Oil

  1. Ayan M., et al. Investigating the Effect of Aromatherapy in Patients with Renal Colic. J. Altern. Complement. Med. 2013;19(4):329-333.
  2. Hongratanaworakit T. Relaxing effects of rose oil on humans. Nat. Prod. Commun. 2009;4(2):291-296.
  3. M. Fukada, E. Kano, M. Miyoshi, R. Komaki, and T. Watanabe, “Effect of ‘Rose Essential Oil’ Inhalation on Stress-Induced Skin-Barrier Disruption in Rats and Humans,” Chem. Senses, vol. 37, no. 4, pp. 347–356, May 2012.
  4. Pereira F., et al. Antifungal activity of geraniol and citronellol, two monoterpenes alcohols, against Trichophyton rubrum involves inhibition of ergosterol biosynthesis. Pharm. Biol. 2015;53(2):228-234.
  5. P. Gonzalez-Audino, M. I. Picollo, A. Gallardo, A. Toloza, C. Vassena, and G. Mougabure-Cueto, “Comparative toxicity of oxygenated monoterpenoids in experimental hydroalcoholic lotions to permethrin resistant adult head lice,” Arch. Dermatol. Res., vol. 303, no. 5, pp. 361–366, Jul. 2011.

Tamer Digestive Blend

  1. Hodge N., et al. A prospective randomized study of the effectiveness of aromatherapy for relief of postoperative nausea and vomiting. J. Perianesth. Nurs.2014;29(1):5-11.
  2. Farco J. and Grundmann O. Menthol--pharmacology of an important naturally medicinal “cool”. Mini Rev. Med. Chem. 2013;13(1):124-131.
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  4. Sritoomma N., et al. The effectiveness of Swedish massage with aromatic ginger oil in treating chronic low back pain in older adults: a randomized controlled trial. Complement. Ther. Med. 2014;22(1):26-33.
  5. Kristiniak J., et al. Black pepper essential oil to enhance intravenous catheter insertion in patients with poor vein visibility: A controlled study. J. Altern. Complement. Med. 2012;18(11):1003-1007.

Turmeric Dual Chamber Capsule

  1. Kalpravidh R., et al. Improvement in oxidative stress and antioxidant parameters in beta-thalessemia/Hb E patients treated with curcuminoids. Clinical Biochemistry. 2010;43(4-5):424-429.
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  4. Sunagawa Y., et al. Colloidal submicron-particle curcumin exhibits high absorption efficiency-a double-blind, 3-way crossover study. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2015;61(1):37-44.
  5. Toden S., et al. Curcumin mediates chemosensitization to 5-fluorouracil through miRNA-induced suppression of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in chemoresistant colorectoral cancer. Carcinogenesis. 2015;36(3):355-367.
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  7. Kim D., et al. Immune activation and antitumor response of ar-turmerone on P388D1 lymphoblast cell implanted tumors. International Journal of Molecular Medicine. 2013;31(2):386-392.
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  9. Lekshmi P., et al. Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) volatile oil inhibits key enzymes linked to type 2 diabetes. Int J. Food Sci. Nutr. 2012;63(7):832-834.

Zembrin: Adaptiv Calming Blend Capsules

  1. Smith M, et al. Psychoactive constituents of the genus Sceletium N.E.Br.and other Mesembryanthemaceae: A review. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 1996;50(3):119-130.
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  3. Terburg D, et al. Acute effects of Sceletium tortuosum (Zembrin), a dual 5-HT reuptake and PDE4 inhibitor, in the human amygdala and its connection to the hypothalamus. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2013;38(13):2708-2716. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3828542/
  4. Dimpfel W, et al. Effect of Zembrin® on Brain Electrical Activity in 60 Older Subjects after 6 Weeks of Daily Intake. A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 3-Armed Study in a Parallel Design. World J. Neurosci. 2017;7(1):140–171.
  5. S. Chiu et al. Proof-of-Concept Randomized Controlled Study of Cognition Effects of the Proprietary Extract Sceletium tortuosum (Zembrin) Targeting Phosphodiesterase-4 in Cognitively Healthy Subjects: Implications for Alzheimer’s Dementia. Evid.-Based Complement. Altern. Med. ECAM. 2014.
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Copaiba Softgels

  1. J. J. de Lima Silva et al., “Effects of Copaifera langsdorffii Desf. on ischemia-reperfusion of randomized skin flaps in rats,” Aesthetic Plast. Surg., vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 104–109, Jan. 2009.
  2. C. Campos et al., “Effect of free and nanoencapsulated copaiba oil on monocrotaline-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension,” J. Cardiovasc. Pharmacol., Oct. 2016.
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  4. N. de M. Gomes et al., “Antineoplasic activity of Copaifera multijuga oil and fractions against ascitic and solid Ehrlich tumor,” J. Ethnopharmacol., vol. 119, no. 1, pp. 179–184, Sep. 2008.
  5. Gertsch J, et al. Beta-caryophyllene is a dietary cannabinoid. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2008;105(26):9099-9104.
  6. S. S. Dahham et al., “The Anticancer, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of the Sesquiterpene β-Caryophyllene from the Essential Oil of Aquilaria crassna,” Mol. Basel Switz., vol. 20, no. 7, pp. 11808–11829, 2015.

Get to Know doTERRA Balance® Grounding Blend

  1. Matsubara E., et al. The essential oil of Abies sibirica (Pinaceae) reduces arousal levels after visual display terminal work: Abies sibirica essential oil reduces arousal levels after work. Flavour Frag J. 2011;26(3):204-210.
  2. Linck V., et al. Inhaled linalool-induced sedation in mice. Phytomedicine Int. J. Phytother. Phytopharm. 2009;16(4):303-307.
  3. Kuroda K., et al. Sedative effects of the jasmine tea odor and (R)-(-)-linalool, one of its major odor components, on autonomic nerve activity and mood states. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 2005;95(2-3):107-114.
  4. Hozumi H., et al. Aromatherapies using Osmanthus fragrans oil and grapefruit oil are effective complementary treatments for anxious patients undergoing colonoscopy: A randomized controlled study. Complement. Ther. Med. 2017;34:165-169.

What is Cedarwood Essential Oil Used For?

  1. Yada Y, Sadachi H, Nagashima Y, Suzuki T. Overseas survey of the effect of cedrol on the autonomic nervous system in three countries. J Physiol Anthropol. 2007;26(3):349–354.
  2. Dayawansa S, Umeno K, Takakura H, et al. Autonomic responses during inhalation of natural fragrance of “Cedrol” in humans. Auton Neurosci. 2003;108(1-2):79-86. doi:10.1016/j.autneu.2003.08.002
  3. Hori E, Shojaku H, Watanabe N, et al. Effects of direct cedrol inhalation into the lower airway on brain hemodynamics in totally laryngectomized subjects. Auton Neurosci. 2012;168(1–2):88-92. doi:10.1016/j.autneu.2012.01.010
  4. Jin MH, Park SG, Hwang Y-L, et al. Cedrol Enhances Extracellular Matrix Production in Dermal Fibroblasts in a MAPK-Dependent Manner. Ann Dermatol. 2012;24(1):16. doi:10.5021/ad.2012.24.1.16

doTERRA On Guard® Sanitizing Mist

  1.  C. A. O’Bryan, P. G. Crandall, V. I. Chalova, and S. C. Ricke, “Orange Essential Oils Antimicrobial Activities against Salmonella spp.,” J. Food Sci., vol. 73, no. 6, pp. M264–M267, Aug. 2008.
  2. J. Todd, M. Friedman, J. Patel, D. Jaroni, and S. Ravishankar, “The antimicrobial effects of cinnamon leaf oil against multi-drug resistant Salmonella Newport on organic leafy greens,” Int. J. Food Microbiol., vol. 166, no. 1, pp. 193–199, Aug. 2013.
  3. Y. Fu et al., “Antimicrobial activity of clove and rosemary essential oils alone and in combination,” Phytother. Res. PTR, vol. 21, no. 10, pp. 989–994, Oct. 2007.
  4. Y. Fu et al., “The antibacterial activity of clove essential oil against Propionibacterium acnes and its mechanism of action,” Arch. Dermatol., vol. 145, no. 1, pp. 86–88, 2009.
  5. N. A. Gold and U. Avva, “Alcohol Sanitizer,” in StatPearls, Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing, 2018.

doTERRA Cananga Essential Oil

  1. 1. Bayala B., et al. Chemical Composition, Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Proliferative Activities of Essential Oils of Plants from Burkina Faso. PLoS One. 2014;9(3):e92122.
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  4. 4. Ali B., et al. Essential oils used in aromatherapy: A systematic review. Asian Pac. J. Trop. Biomed. 2015;5(8):601-611.

Alpha-Pinene and Limonene for Cellular Health

  1. Moayedi Y, Greenberg SA, Jenkins BA, et al. Camphor white oil induces tumor regression through cytotoxic T cell-dependent mechanisms. Mol Carcinog. 2018 Dec 23. doi: 10.1002/mc.22965. [Epub ahead of print]

What Supplements Help with Digestion? Try DigestZen Terrazyme®.

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The Science of Wintergreen 

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Increase Your Sense of Focus with doTERRA Island Mint®

  1. Chaiyana W, Okonogi S. Inhibition of cholinesterase by essential oil from food plant. Phytomedicine Int J Phytother Phytopharm. 2012;19(8-9):836-839. doi:10.1016/j.phymed.2012.03.010
  2. Ogeturk M, Kose E, Sarsilmaz M, Akpinar B, Kus I, Meydan S. Effects of lemon essential oil aroma on the learning behaviors of rats. Neurosci Riyadh Saudi Arab. 2010;15(4):292-293.
  3. Moss M, Hewitt S, Moss L, Wesnes K. MODULATION OF COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE AND MOOD BY AROMAS OF PEPPERMINT AND YLANG-YLANG. Int J Neurosci. 2008;118(1):59-77. doi:10.1080/00207450601042094
  4. Barker S, Grayhem P, Koon J, Perkins J, Whalen A, Raudenbush B. Improved performance on clerical tasks associated with administration of peppermint odor. Percept Mot Skills. 2003;97(3 Pt 1):1007-1010. doi:10.2466/pms.2003.97.3.1007

Natural Cleaning with doTERRA On Guard® Cleaner Concentrate

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  2. N. Sharma and A. Tripathi, “Effects of Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck epicarp essential oil on growth and morphogenesis of Aspergillus niger (L.) Van Tieghem,” Microbiol. Res., vol. 163, no. 3, pp. 337–344, May 2008
  3. I. S. Rana, A. S. Rana, and R. C. Rajak, “Evaluation of antifungal activity in essential oil of the Syzygium aromaticum (L.) by extraction, purification and analysis of its main component eugenol,” Braz. J. Microbiol. Publ. Braz. Soc. Microbiol., vol. 42, no. 4, pp. 1269–1277, Oct. 2011.
  4. A. Fraňková, M. Marounek, V. Mozrová, J. Weber, P. Klouček, and D. Lukešová, “Antibacterial activities of plant-derived compounds and essential oils toward Cronobacter sakazakii and Cronobacter malonaticus,” Foodborne Pathog. Dis., vol. 11, no. 10, pp. 795–797, Oct. 2014
  5.  Dadalioglu I, Evrendilek GA. Chemical compositions and antibacterial effects of essential oils of Turkish oregano (Origanum minutiflorum), bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas L.), and fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) on common foodborne pathogens. J Agric Food Chem. 2004;52(26):8255-8260. doi:10.1021/jf049033e
  6. Hammer KA, Carson CF, Riley TV. Antifungal activity of the components of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil. J Appl Microbiol. 2003;95(4):853-860.
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What Is Summer Savory Essential Oil?

  1. Sabzghabaee AM, Davoodi N, Ebadian B, Aslani A, Ghannadi A. Clinical evaluation of the essential oil of “Satureja Hortensis” for the treatment of denture stomatitis. Dent Res J. 2012;9(2):198-202.
  2. Hagh LG, Arefian A, Farajzade A, Dibazar S, Samiea N. The antibacterial activity of “Satureja hortensis” extract and essential oil against oral bacteria. Dent Res J. 2019;16(3):153-159.
  3. Silva FV, Guimarães AG, Silva ERS, et al. Anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer activities of carvacrol, a monoterpene present in the essential oil of oregano. J Med Food. 2012;15(11):984-991. doi:10.1089/jmf.2012.0102
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The Science of Aroma and Touch

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  6. Uvnas-Moberg, K, et al. Self-soothing behaviors with particular reference to oxytocin release induced by non-noxious sensory stimulation. Frontiers in Psychology. 2014; 5:1529.

The Science of Cypress

  1. M. Kusuhara, K. Urakami, Y. Masuda, V. Zangiacomi, H. Ishii, S. Tai, K. Maruyama, and K. Yamaguchi, “Fragrant environment with α-pinene decreases tumor growth in mice,” Biomed. Res. Tokyo Jpn., vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 57–61, Feb. 2012.
  2. H. J. Dorman and S. G. Deans, “Antimicrobial agents from plants: antibacterial activity of plant volatile oils,” J. Appl. Microbiol., vol. 88, no. 2, pp. 308–316, Feb. 2000.

Chemistry of Pink Pepper

  1. Siqueira HDS, Neto BS, Sousa DP, et al. α-Phellandrene, a cyclic monoterpene, attenuates inflammatory response through neutrophil migration inhibition and mast cell degranulation. Life Sci. 2016;160:27-33. doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2016.07.008
  2. Lin J-J, Lin J-H, Hsu S-C, et al. Alpha-phellandrene promotes immune responses in normal mice through enhancing macrophage phagocytosis and natural killer cell activities. Vivo Athens Greece. 2013;27(6):809-814.
  3. Jing L, Zhang Y, Fan S, et al. Preventive and ameliorating effects of citrus D-limonene on dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia in mice with high-fat diet-induced obesity. Eur J Pharmacol. 2013;715(1-3):46-55. doi:10.1016/j.ejphar.2013.06.022

Keeping Pets Healthy and Happy

  1. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-16118-6
  2. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0091674917314392
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Lemon Myrtle

  1. 1Wilkinson JM, Hipwell M, Ryan T, Cavanagh HMA. Bioactivity of Backhousia citriodora: antibacterial and antifungal activity. J Agric Food Chem. 2003;51(1):76-81. doi:10.1021/jf0258003
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  3. Subramaniyan SD, Natarajan A kumar. Citral, A Monoterpene Protect Against High Glucose Induced Oxidative Injury in HepG2 Cell In Vitro-An Experimental Study. J Clin Diagn Res JCDR. 2017;11(8):BC10-BC15. doi:10.7860/JCDR/2017/28470.10377
  4. Uchida NS, Silva-Filho SE, Cardia GFE, et al. Hepatoprotective Effect of Citral on Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Toxicity in Mice. Evid-Based Complement Altern Med ECAM. 2017;2017. doi:10.1155/2017/1796209

doTERRA Breathe® and the Science of Sighing

  1. Vlemincx E, Van diest I, Van den bergh O. Emotion, sighing, and respiratory variability. Psychophysiology. 2015;52(5):657-66.
  2. Tobin MJ, Chadha TS, Jenouri G, Birch SJ, Gazeroglu HB, Sackner MA. Breathing patterns. 2. Diseased subjects. Chest. 1983;84(3):286-94.
  3. Vlemincx E, Van diest I, Van den bergh O. A sigh of relief or a sigh to relieve: The psychological and physiological relief effect of deep breaths. Physiol Behav. 2016;165:127-35.
  4. Zhao C, Sun J, Fang C, Tang F. 1,8-cineol attenuates LPS-induced acute pulmonary inflammation in mice. Inflammation. 2014;37(2):566-72.

  5. Lee HS, Park DE, Song WJ, et al. Effect of 1.8-Cineole in Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus-Stimulated Bronchial Epithelial Cells and Mouse Model of Asthma. Biol Pharm Bull. 2016;39(6):946-52.

  6. Sudhoff H, Klenke C, Greiner JF, et al. 1,8-Cineol Reduces Mucus-Production in a Novel Human Ex Vivo Model of Late Rhinosinusitis. PLoS ONE. 2015;10(7):e0133040.

  7. Seol GH, Kim KY. Eucalyptol and Its Role in Chronic Diseases. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2016;929:389-398.

  8. Laude EA, Morice AH, Grattan TJ. The antitussive effects of menthol, camphor and cineole in conscious guinea-pigs. Pulm Pharmacol. 1994;7(3):179-84.

  9. Liu B, Fan L, Balakrishna S, Sui A, Morris JB, Jordt SE. TRPM8 is the principal mediator of menthol-induced analgesia of acute and inflammatory pain. Pain. 2013;154(10):2169-77.

  10. Ha MA, Smith GJ, Cichocki JA, et al. Menthol attenuates respiratory irritation and elevates blood cotinine in cigarette smoke exposed mice. PLoS ONE. 2015;10(2):e0117128.

  11. Willis DN, Liu B, Ha MA, Jordt SE, Morris JB. Menthol attenuates respiratory irritation responses to multiple cigarette smoke irritants. FASEB J. 2011;25(12):4434-44.

Yarrow|Pom

  1. Shabbir MA, Khan MR, Saeed M, Pasha I, Khalil AA, Siraj N. Punicic acid: A striking health substance to combat metabolic syndromes in humans. Lipids Health Dis. 2017;16(1):99.

Fennel Oil and Curcumin Extract for Bowel Regularity

  1. Di Ciaula A, Portincasa P, Maes N, et al. Efficacy of bio-optimized extracts of turmeric and essential fennel oil on the quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Ann Gastroenterol. 2018;31(6):685-691.doi: 10.20524/aog.2018.0304

Copaiba Meta-Analysis

  1. Ferro M, et al. Meta-analysis on Copaiba Oil: Its Functions in Metabolism and Its Properties as an Anti-inflammatory Agent. Thieme. 2018. DOI:10.1055/s-0038-1669390.

Peppermint Essential Oil and Cognitive Function

  1. Kennedy D, Okello E, Chazot P, et al. Volatile Terpenes and Brain Function: Investigation of the Cognitive and Mood Effects of Mentha × Piperita L. Essential Oil with In Vitro Properties Relevant to Central Nervous System Function. Nutrients. 2018;10(8). pii: E1029. doi: 10.3390/nu10081029.

Essential Oil Mouthwash Trials

  1. Richards D. Effect of essential oil mouthwashes on plaque and gingivitis. Evid Based Dent. 2017 Jun 23;18(2):39-40. doi: 10.1038/sj.ebd.6401233.
  2. Marieb, E. N., Hoehn, K., & Hutchinson, M. (2013). Human anatomy & physiology. San Francisco, CA: Pearson Education/Benjamin Cummings.

Gastroprotective Effects of Ginger and Turmeric Essential Oils

  1.  Liju VB, Jeena K, Kuttan R. Gastroprotective activity of essential oils from turmeric and ginger. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol. 2015;26(1):95-103. 

Turmeric Essential Oil

  1. Chandran, Binu, and Ajay Goel. “A Randomized, Pilot Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Curcumin in Patients with Active Rheumatoid Arthritis.” Phytotherapy research: PTR 26.11 (2012): 1719–1725.
  2. Park SY, Kim YH, Kim Y, Lee SJ. Aromatic-turmerone's anti-inflammatory effects in microglial cells are mediated by protein kinase A and heme oxygenase-1 signaling. Neurochem Int. 2012;61(5):767-77.

AromaTouch® Hand Technique Study

  1. Bahr T, Allred K, Martinez D, Rodriguez D, and Winterton P. Effects of a massage-like essential oil application procedure using Copaiba and Deep Blue oils in individuals with hand arthritis. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 2018. doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.10.004.

Carvone

  1. J. C. R. Gonçalves, F. de S. Oliveira, R. B. Benedito, D. P. de Sousa, R. N. de Almeida, and D. A. M. de Araújo, “Antinociceptive activity of (-)-carvone: evidence of association with decreased peripheral nerve excitability,” Biol. Pharm. Bull., vol. 31, no. 5, pp. 1017–1020, 2008.
  2. F. V. M. Souza, M. B. da Rocha, D. P. de Souza, and R. M. Marçal, “(−)-Carvone: Antispasmodic effect and mode of action,” Fitoterapia, vol. 85, pp. 20–24, Mar. 2013.
  3. E. Ayd n, H. Turkez, and M. S. Keles, “Potential anticancer activity of carvone in N2a neuroblastoma cell line,” Toxicol. Ind. Health, vol. 31, no. 8, pp. 764–772, Aug. 2015.
  4. S. Abe et al., “Suppression of tumor necrosis factor-alpha-induced neutrophil adherence responses by essential oils.,” Mediators Inflamm., vol. 12, no. 6, pp. 323–328, Dec. 2003.
  5. D. P. De Sousa, F. F. De Farias nóbrega, and R. N. De Almeida, “Influence of the chirality of (R)-(−)- and (S)-(+)-carvone in the central nervous system: A comparative study,” Chirality, vol. 19, no. 4, pp. 264–268, May 2007.
  6. J. C. R. Gonçalves, A. de M. H. Alves, A. E. V. de Araújo, J. S. Cruz, and D. A. M. Araújo, “Distinct effects of carvone analogues on the isolated nerve of rats,” Eur. J. Pharmacol., vol. 645, no. 1–3, pp. 108–112, Oct. 2010.
  7. N. A. Jaradat et al., “The effect of inhalation of Citrus sinensis flowers and Mentha spicata leave essential oils on lung function and exercise performance: a quasi-experimental uncontrolled before-and-after study,” J. Int. Soc. Sports Nutr., vol. 13, no. 1, Dec. 2016.

Cinnamaldehyde

  1. D. Hancı, H. Altun, E. A. Çetinkaya, N. B. Muluk, B. P. Cengiz, and C. Cingi, “Cinnamaldehyde is an effective anti-inflammatory agent for treatment of allergic rhinitis in a rat model,” Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol., vol. 84, pp. 81–87, May 2016.
  2. J. S. Muhammad et al., “Anti-inflammatory effect of cinnamaldehyde in Helicobacter pylori induced gastric inflammation,” Biol. Pharm. Bull., vol. 38, no. 1, pp. 109–115, 2015.
  3. M. S. Nieto-Bobadilla et al., “Controlled delivery of a new broad spectrum antibacterial agent against colitis: In vitro and in vivo performance,” Eur. J. Pharm. Biopharm. Off. J. Arbeitsgemeinschaft Für Pharm. Verfahrenstechnik EV, vol. 96, pp. 152–161, Oct. 2015.
  4. J. Huang, S. Wang, X. Luo, Y. Xie, and X. Shi, “Cinnamaldehyde reduction of platelet aggregation and thrombosis in rodents,” Thromb. Res., vol. 119, no. 3, pp. 337–342, Jan. 2007.
  5. M. Saleem, H. N. Bhatti, M. I. Jilani, and M. A. Hanif, “Bioanalytical evaluation of Cinnamomum zeylanicum essential oil,” Nat. Prod. Res., vol. 29, no. 19, pp. 1857–1859, 2015.
  6. S. F. Nabavi, A. Di Lorenzo, M. Izadi, E. Sobarzo-Sánchez, M. Daglia, and S. M. Nabavi, “Antibacterial Effects of Cinnamon: From Farm to Food, Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Industries,” Nutrients, vol. 7, no. 9, pp. 7729–7748, Sep. 2015.
  7. N. Takasao, K. Tsuji-Naito, S. Ishikura, A. Tamura, and M. Akagawa, “Cinnamon extract promotes type I collagen biosynthesis via activation of IGF-I signaling in human dermal fibroblasts,” J. Agric. Food Chem., vol. 60, no. 5, pp. 1193–1200, Feb. 2012.

Cuminal/Cuminaldehyde

  1. V. R. Preedy, Ed., Essential Oils in Food Preservation, Flavor and Safety, 1 edition. Boston, MA: Academic Press, 2015.
  2. H.-S. Lee, “Cuminaldehyde:  Aldose Reductase and α-Glucosidase Inhibitor Derived from Cuminum cyminum L. Seeds,” J. Agric. Food Chem., vol. 53, no. 7, pp. 2446–2450, Apr. 2005.
  3. J. Wei, X. Zhang, Y. Bi, R. Miao, Z. Zhang, and H. Su, “Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Cumin Essential Oil by Blocking JNK, ERK, and NF-κB Signaling Pathways in LPS-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Cells,” Evid.-Based Complement. Altern. Med. ECAM, vol. 2015, 2015.
  4. K. Tsai et al., “Cuminaldehyde from Cinnamomum verum Induces Cell Death through Targeting Topoisomerase 1 and 2 in Human Colorectal Adenocarcinoma COLO 205 Cells,” Nutrients, vol. 8, no. 6, p. 318, May 2016.
  5. S. Yang et al., “Molecular Mechanism of Cinnamomum verum Component Cuminaldehyde Inhibits Cell Growth and Induces Cell Death in Human Lung Squamous Cell Carcinoma NCI-H520 Cells In Vitro and In Vivo,” J. Cancer, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 251–261, Jan. 2016.

Carvacrol

  1. Chen W, Xu B, Xiao A, et al. TRPM7 inhibitor carvacrol protects brain from neonatal hypoxic-ischemic injury. Mol Brain. 2015;8:11.
  2. Li WT, Zhang SY, Zhou YF, et al. Carvacrol attenuates traumatic neuronal injury through store-operated Ca(2+) entry-independent regulation of intracellular Ca(2+) homeostasis. Neurochem Int. 2015;90:107-13.
  3. Chen WL, Barszczyk A, Turlova E, et al. Inhibition of TRPM7 by carvacrol suppresses glioblastoma cell proliferation, migration and invasion. Oncotarget. 2015;6(18):16321-40.Fan K, Li X, Cao Y, et al. Carvacrol inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis in human colon cancer cells. Anticancer Drugs. 2015;26(8):813-23.
  4. Suntres ZE, Coccimiglio J, Alipour M. The bioactivity and toxicological actions of carvacrol. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2015;55(3):304-18.
  5. Lee KP, Sudjarwo GW, Jung SH, et al. Carvacrol inhibits atherosclerotic neointima formation by downregulating reactive oxygen species production in vascular smooth muscle cells. Atherosclerosis. 2015;240(2):367-73.
  6. Fan K, Li X, Cao Y, et al. Carvacrol inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis in human colon cancer cells. Anticancer Drugs. 2015;26(8):813-23.
  7. Maryam K, Shakeri S, Kiani K. Preparation and in vitro investigation of antigastric cancer activities of carvacrol-loaded human serum albumin nanoparticles. IET Nanobiotechnol. 2015;9(5):294-9.
  8. Liang WZ, Chou CT, Lu T, et al. The mechanism of carvacrol-evoked [Ca2+]i rises and non-Ca2+-triggered cell death in OC2 human oral cancer cells. Toxicology. 2013;303:152-61.
  9. Jayakumar S, Madankumar A, Asokkumar S, et al. Potential preventive effect of carvacrol against diethylnitrosamine-induced hepatocellular carcinoma in rats. Mol Cell Biochem. 2012;360(1-2):51-60.
  10. Luo Y, Wu JY, Lu MH, Shi Z, Na N, Di JM. Carvacrol Alleviates Prostate Cancer Cell Proliferation, Migration, and Invasion through Regulation of PI3K/Akt and MAPK Signaling Pathways. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2016;2016:1469693.
  11. Arunasree KM. Anti-proliferative effects of carvacrol on a human metastatic breast cancer cell line, MDA-MB 231. Phytomedicine. 2010;17(8-9):581-8.
  12. Sánchez C, Aznar R, Sánchez G. The effect of carvacrol on enteric viruses. Int J Food Microbiol. 2015;192:72-6.
  13. Pastor J, García M, Steinbauer S, et al. Combinations of ascaridole, carvacrol, and caryophyllene oxide against Leishmania. Acta Trop. 2015;145:31-8.
  14. Tabari MA, Youssefi MR, Barimani A, Araghi A. Carvacrol as a potent natural acaricide against Dermanyssus gallinae. Parasitol Res. 2015;114(10):3801-6.
  15. Mansour SA, Messeha SS, El-gengaihi SE. Botanical biocides. 4. Mosquitocidal activity of certain Thymus capitatus constituents. J Nat Toxins. 2000;9(1):49-62.
  16. Joca HC, Vieira DC, Vasconcelos AP, Araújo DA, Cruz JS. Carvacrol modulates voltage-gated sodium channels kinetics in dorsal root ganglia. Eur J Pharmacol. 2015;756:22-9.
  17. Kara M, Uslu S, Demirci F, Temel HE, Baydemir C. Supplemental carvacrol can reduce the severity of inflammation by influencing the production of mediators of inflammation. Inflammation. 2015;38(3):1020-7.

Bornyl Acetate

  1. Watanabe K, Shimizu N. Identification of a sex pheromone of the chrysanthemum lace bug Corythucha marmorata (Hemiptera: Tingidae). Sci Rep. 2017 Aug 4;7(1):7302. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-06783-y.
  2. Matsubara E, Fukagawa M, Okamoto T, Ohnuki K, Shimizu K, Kondo R. (-)-Bornyl acetate induces autonomic relaxation and reduces arousal level after visual display terminal work without any influences of task performance in low-dose condition. Biomed Res. 2011 Apr;32(2):151-7.
  3. Buchbauer G, Jäger W, Jirovetz L, Meyer F, Dietrich H. [Effects of valerian root oil, borneol, isoborneol, bornyl acetate and isobornyl acetate on the motility of laboratory animals (mice) after inhalation]. Pharmazie. 1992 Aug;47(8):620-2. German.
  4. Yang H, Zhao R, Chen H, Jia P, Bao L, Tang H. Bornyl acetate has an anti-inflammatory effect in human chondrocytes via induction of IL-11. IUBMB Life. 2014 Dec;66(12):854-9. doi: 10.1002/iub.1338. Epub 2014 Dec 25.
  5. Chen N, Sun G, Yuan X, Hou J, Wu Q, Soromou LW, Feng H. Inhibition of lung inflammatory responses by bornyl acetate is correlated with regulation of myeloperoxidase activity. J Surg Res. 2014 Jan;186(1):436-45. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2013.09.003. Epub 2013 Sep 29.
  6. Wu X, Li X, Xiao F, Zhang Z, Xu Z, Wang H. [Studies on the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect of bornyl acetate in volatile oil from Amomum villosum].Zhong Yao Cai. 2004 Jun;27(6):438-9. Chinese.
  7.  Li J, Wang SX. Synergistic enhancement of the antitumor activity of 5-fluorouracil by bornyl acetate in SGC-7901 human gastric cancer cells and the determination of the underlying mechanism of action. J BUON. 2016 Jan-Feb;21(1):108-17.
  8. Kim SH, Lee SY, Hong CY, Gwak KS, Park MJ, Smith D, Choi IG. Whitening and antioxidant activities of bornyl acetate and nezukol fractionated from Cryptomeria japonica essential oil. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2013 Oct;35(5):484-90. doi: 10.1111/ics.12069. Epub 2013 Jul 6.

doTERRA Black Pepper Study

  1. Han X., Beaumont C., Rodriguez D., and Bahr T. Black pepper (Piper nigrum) essential oil demonstrates tissue remodeling and metabolism modulating potential in human cells. Phytotherapy Research.2018. doi.org/10.1002/ptr.6110.
  2. Jeena K, Liju VB, Umadevi NP, Kuttan R. 2014. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive properties of black pepper essential oil (Piper nigrum Linn). J Essent Oil Bear Plants.17:1–12.
  3. Varga ZV, Matyas C, Erdelyi K, Cinar R, Nieri D, Chicca A, Nemeth BT, Paloczi J, Lajtos T, Corey L, et al. 2017. Beta-caryophyllene protects against alcoholic steatohepatitis by attenuating inflammation and metabolic dysregulation in mice. Br J Pharmacol. 13722.

doTERR AromaTouch Study

Bahr T, Rodriguez D, Allred K. Immediate and Lasting Effects of the dōTERRA AromaTouch Technique, a Topical Essential Oil Application Procedure, on Autonomic Function and Salivary Biomarkers: A Pilot Trial. J Integrative Med Ther. 2018;5(1): 7.


Nerol

  1. González-Ramírez AE, González-Trujano ME, Orozco-Suárez SA, et al. Nerol alleviates pathologic markers in the oxazolone-induced colitis model. Eur J Pharmacol. 2016;776:81-89. doi: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2016.02.036

Eugenol

  1. He M., et al. In vitro activity of eugenol against Candida albicans biofilms. Mycopathologia. 2007;163(3):137-43.
  2. Moon, S.-E., Kim, H.-Y. & Cha, J.-D. Synergistic effect between clove oil and its major compounds and antibiotics against oral bacteria. Arch. Oral Biol. 56, 907–916 (2011).
  3. B. Yogalakshmi, P. Viswanathan, and C. V. Anuradha, “Investigation of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and DNA-protective properties of eugenol in thioacetamide-induced liver injury in rats,” Toxicology, vol. 268, no. 3, pp. 204–212, Feb. 2010.
  4. S. A. Guénette, A. Ross, J.-F. Marier, F. Beaudry, and P. Vachon, “Pharmacokinetics of eugenol and its effects on thermal hypersensitivity in rats,” Eur. J. Pharmacol., vol. 562, no. 1–2, pp. 60–67, May 2007.

doTERRA Black Pepper Study

  1. Han X., Beamont C., Rodriguez D., and Bahr T. Black pepper (Piper nigrum) essential oil demonstrates tissue remodeling and metabolism modulating potential in human cells. Phytotherapy Research.2018. doi.org/10.1002/ptr.6110.
  2. Jeena K, Liju VB, Umadevi NP, Kuttan R. 2014. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive properties of black pepper essential oil (Piper nigrum Linn). J Essent Oil Bear Plants.17:1–12.
  3. Varga ZV, Matyas C, Erdelyi K, Cinar R, Nieri D, Chicca A, Nemeth BT, Paloczi J, Lajtos T, Corey L, et al. 2017. Beta-caryophyllene protects against alcoholic steatohepatitis by attenuating inflammation and metabolic dysregulation in mice. Br J Pharmacol. 13722.

Chamazulene

  1. Capuzzo A, Occhipinti A, Maffei ME. Antioxidant and radical scavenging activities of chamazulene. Nat Prod Res. 2014;28(24):2321-3.
  2. Rekka EA, Kourounakis AP, Kourounakis PN. Investigation of the effect of chamazulene on lipid peroxidation and free radical processes. Res Commun Mol Pathol Pharmacol. 1996;92(3):361-4.
  3. Querio G, Antoniotti S, Foglietta F, et al. Chamazulene Attenuates ROS Levels in Bovine Aortic Endothelial Cells Exposed to High Glucose Concentrations and Hydrogen Peroxide. Front Physiol. 2018;9:246.
  4. Ornano L, Venditti A, Ballero M, et al. Chemopreventive and antioxidant activity of the chamazulene-rich essential oil obtained from Artemisia arborescens L. growing on the Isle of La Maddalena, Sardinia, Italy. Chem Biodivers. 2013;10(8):1464-74.
  5. Agatonovic-kustrin S, Babazadeh ortakand D, Morton DW, Yusof AP. Rapid evaluation and comparison of natural products and antioxidant activity in calendula, feverfew, and German chamomile extracts. J Chromatogr A. 2015;1385:103-10.
  6. Mohammadi A, Sani TA, Ameri AA, Imani M, Golmakani E, Kamali H. Seasonal variation in the chemical composition, antioxidant activity, and total phenolic content of Artemisia absinthium essential oils. Pharmacognosy Res. 2014;7(4):329-34.
  7. Ramadan M, Goeters S, Watzer B, et al. Chamazulene carboxylic acid and matricin: a natural profen and its natural prodrug, identified through similarity to synthetic drug substances. J Nat Prod. 2006;69(7):1041-5.

Bees and Essential Oils

  1. Imdorf A, Bogdanov S, Ochoa RI, Calderone NW. Use of essential oils for the control of Varroa jacobsoni Oud. in honey bee colonies. Apidologie. 1999;30: 209-228.
  2. Sabahi Q, Gashout H, Kelly PG, Guzman-Novoa E. Continuous release of oregano oil effectively and safely controls Varroa destructor infestations in honey bee colonies in a northern climate. Experimental & Applied Acarology. 2017;72(3):263-275.
  3. Palmer-young EC, Sadd BM, Irwin RE, Adler LS. Synergistic effects of floral phytochemicals against a bumble bee parasite. Ecol Evol. 2017;7(6):1836-1849.


doTERRA On Guard® Study

  1. Berg, E. L., Yang, J., Melrose, J., Nguyen, D., Privat, S., Rosler, E., . . . Ekins, S. (2010). Chemical target and pathway toxicity mechanisms defined in primary human cell systems. Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods, 61(1), 3-15
  2. Bergamini, G., Bell, K., Shimamura, S., Werner, T., Cansfield, A., Müller, K., … Neubauer, G. (2012). A selective inhibitor reveals PI3Kγ dependence of T(H)17 cell differentiation. Nature Chemical Biology, 8(6), 576–582. https://doi.org/10.1038/nchembio.957
  3. Han, X., Parker, T. L., & Dorsett, J. (2017). An essential oil blend significantly modulates immune responses and the cell cycle in human cell cultures. Cogent Biology, 3(1), 1340112. https://doi.org/10.1080/23312025.2017.1340112

Chemistry of doTERRA Breathe® Respiratory Drops

  1. Begrow F, Böckenholt C, Ehmen M, Wittig T, Verspohl EJ. Effect of myrtol standardized and other substances on the respiratory tract: ciliary beat frequency and mucociliary clearance as parameters. Adv Ther. 2012;29(4):350-8.

  2. Zhao C, Sun J, Fang C, Tang F. 1,8-cineol attenuates LPS-induced acute pulmonary inflammation in mice. Inflammation. 2014;37(2):566-72.

  3. Lee HS, Park DE, Song WJ, et al. Effect of 1.8-Cineole in Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus-Stimulated Bronchial Epithelial Cells and Mouse Model of Asthma. Biol Pharm Bull. 2016;39(6):946-52.

  4. Sudhoff H, Klenke C, Greiner JF, et al. 1,8-Cineol Reduces Mucus-Production in a Novel Human Ex Vivo Model of Late Rhinosinusitis. PLoS ONE. 2015;10(7):e0133040.

  5. Seol GH, Kim KY. Eucalyptol and Its Role in Chronic Diseases. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2016;929:389-398.

  6. Laude EA, Morice AH, Grattan TJ. The antitussive effects of menthol, camphor and cineole in conscious guinea-pigs. Pulm Pharmacol. 1994;7(3):179-84.

  7. Liu B, Fan L, Balakrishna S, Sui A, Morris JB, Jordt SE. TRPM8 is the principal mediator of menthol-induced analgesia of acute and inflammatory pain. Pain. 2013;154(10):2169-77.

  8. Ha MA, Smith GJ, Cichocki JA, et al. Menthol attenuates respiratory irritation and elevates blood cotinine in cigarette smoke exposed mice. PLoS ONE. 2015;10(2):e0117128.

  9. Willis DN, Liu B, Ha MA, Jordt SE, Morris JB. Menthol attenuates respiratory irritation responses to multiple cigarette smoke irritants. FASEB J. 2011;25(12):4434-44.

  10. Ozogul Y, Kuley E, Ucar Y, Ozogul F. Antimicrobial Impacts of Essential Oils on Food Borne-Pathogens. Recent Pat Food Nutr Agric. 2015;7(1):53-61.

  11. Bacanlı M, Başaran AA, Başaran N. The antioxidant and antigenotoxic properties of citrus phenolics limonene and naringin. Food Chem Toxicol. 2015;81:160-70.

  12. De sousa DP, Mesquita RF, De araújo ribeiro LA, De lima JT. Spasmolytic Activity of Carvone and Limonene Enantiomers. Nat Prod Commun. 2015;10(11):1893-6.

  13. Valente J, Zuzarte M, Gonçalves MJ, et al. Antifungal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of Oenanthe crocata L. essential oil. Food Chem Toxicol. 2013;62:349-54.

  14. Glisic, S., Milojevic, S., Dimitrijevic, S., Orlovic, A., & Skala, D. (2007). Antimicrobial activity of the essential oil and different fractions of Juniperus communis L. and a comparison with some commercial antibiotics. Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, 72(4), 311-320. doi:10.2298/jsc0704311g

  15. Berger, R. G. (2007). Flavours and fragrances: Chemistry, bioprocessing and sustainability. Berlin: Springer.

  16. Li H, Yang T, Li FY, Yao Y, Sun ZM. Antibacterial activity and mechanism of action of Monarda punctata essential oil and its main components against common bacterial pathogens in respiratory tract. Int J Clin Exp Pathol. 2014;7(11):7389-98.

doTERRA Cinnamon Bark Study

Han X, Parker TL. Antiinflammatory Activity of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Bark Essential Oil in a Human Skin Disease Model. Phytotherapy Research. 2017;31(7):1034-1038. doi:10.1002/ptr.5822.
 

Skin Cells and Essential Oils

  1. Han, X., Beaumont, C., Stevens, N., & Parker, T. L. (2017). Chemical composition analysis and in vitro biological activities of ten essential oils in human skin cells. Biochimie Open. doi:10.1016/j.biopen.2017.04.001
  2. Berg, E. L., Yang, J., Melrose, J., Nguyen, D., Privat, S., Rosler, E., . . . Ekins, S. (2010). Chemical target and pathway toxicity mechanisms defined in primary human cell systems. Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods, 61(1), 3-15
  3. Bergamini, G., Bell, K., Shimamura, S., Werner, T., Cansfield, A., Müller, K., … Neubauer, G. (2012). A selective inhibitor reveals PI3Kγ dependence of T(H)17 cell differentiation. Nature Chemical Biology, 8(6), 576–582. https://doi.org/10.1038/nchembio.957

Caryophyllene Supports Osteoblast Function

  1. Shan, J., Chen, L., & Lu, K. (2016). Protective effects of trans-caryophyllene on maintaining osteoblast function. IUBMB Life, 69(1), 22-29. doi:10.1002/iub.1584
  2. Marieb, E. N., Hoehn, K., & Hutchinson, M. (2013). Human anatomy & physiology. San Francisco, CA: Pearson Education/Benjamin Cummings.

doTERRA Bergamot Study

  1. Chang K and Shen W. Aromatherapy benefits autonomic nervous system regulation for elementary school faculty in Taiwan. Evid.-Based Complement. Altern. Med. ECAM. 2011;2011:946537.
  2. Ni C, et al .The Anxiolytic Effect of Aromatherapy on Patients Awaiting Ambulatory Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evid. Based Complement. Alternat. Med. 2013;2013:1–5.
  3. Watanabe E, et al. Mood enhancement by bergamot (Citrus bergamia (Risso) Wright & Arn.) volatile oil vapor with regards to personality and lifestyle related changes in salivary cortisol levels: A randomized cross-over trial. Planta Med. 2013;79(13).
  4. Watanabe E, et al. Effects of bergamot (Citrus bergamia (Risso) Wright & Arn.) essential oil aromatherapy on mood states, parasympathetic nervous system activity, and salivary cortisol levels in 41 healthy females. Forsch. KomplementärmedizinResearch Complement. Med.2015;22(1):43–49.
  5. Han X, Gibson J, eggett D, and Parker T. Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) essential oil inhalation improves positives feelings in the waiting room of a mental health treatment center: A pilot study. Phytotherapy research. 2017. DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5806.

Linalyl Acetate

  1. M. Takahashi et al, “Interspecies comparison of chemical composition and anxiolytic-like effects upon inhalation.” Nat. Prod. Commun. vol. 6, no. 11, pp. 1769-1774, Nov. 2011.
  2. Á. Blaskó et al., “Effects of clary sage oil and its main components, linalool and linalyl acetate, on the plasma membrane of Candida albicans: an in vivo EPR study,” Apoptosis Int. J. Program. Cell Death, vol. 22, no. 2, pp. 175–187, Feb. 2017, doi: 10.1007/s10495-016-1321-7. 

Linalool and GABA Receptors

Milanos S, Elsharif SA, Janzen D, Buettner A, Villmann C. Metabolic Products of Linalool and Modulation of GABAA Receptors. Front Chem. 2017 Jun 21;5:46. doi: 10.3389/fchem.2017.00046. eCollection 2017.
 

doTERRA Clove Study

Han et al. 2017. Anti-inflammatory activity of clove (Eugenia caryophyllata) essential oil in human dermal fibroblasts. Pharmaceutical Biology, 55(1), 1619–1622. https://doi.org/10.1080/13880209.2017.1314513.
 

Neurologic Health and Cinnamaldehyde

Bae WY, Choi JS, Jeong JW. The Neuroprotective Effects of Cinnamic Aldehyde in an MPTP Mouse Model of Parkinson's Disease. Int J Mol Sci. 2018;19(2). pii: E551. doi: 10.3390/ijms19020551.
 

Plant Enzymes Synthesize Essential Oil Constituents

Filipe A, Cardoso JCR, Miguel G et al. Molecular cloning and functional characterization of a monoterpene synthase isolated from the aromatic wild shrub Thymus albicans. J Plant Physiol. 2017 Jul 21;218:35-44. doi: 10.1016/j.jplph.2017.07.013.
 

Menthol

  1. Kamatou G, et al. Menthol: a simple monoterpene with remarkable biological properties. Phytochemistry. 2013;96:15–25.
  2. Yosipovitch G, et al. Effect of topically applied menthol on thermal, pain and itch sensations and biophysical properties of the skin. Arch. Dermatol. Res. 1996;288(5-6):245–248.
  3. Samber N, et al. Synergistic anti-candidal activity and mode of action of Mentha piperita essential oil and its major components. Pharm. Biol. 2015;53(10):1496–1504.
  4. A. M. Sabzghabaee A, et al. Role of menthol in treatment of candidial napkin dermatitis. World J. Pediatr. WJP. 2011;7(2):167–170.
  5. Eccles R. and Jones S. The effect of menthol on nasal resistance to air flow. J. Laryngol. Otol. 1983;97(8):705–709.
  6. Eccles R, et al. The effects of menthol isomers on nasal sensation of airflow. Clin. Otolaryngol. Allied Sci. 1988;13(1):25–29.
  7. Eccles R, et al. The effects of oral administration of (-)-menthol on nasal resistance to airflow and nasal sensation of airflow in subjects suffering from nasal congestion associated with the common cold. J. Pharm. Pharmacol. 1990;42(9):652–654.
  8. Raut J, et al. Terpenoids of plant origin inhibit morphogenesis, adhesion, and biofilm formation by Candida albicans. Biofouling. 2013;29(1): 87–96.
  9. Schelz Z, et al. Antimicrobial and antiplasmid activities of essential oils. Fitoterapia. 2006;77(4):279–285.
  10. Ashoor A, et al. Menthol inhibits 5-HT3 receptor-mediated currents. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 2013;347(2):398–409.
  11. Wang Y, et al. Menthol inhibits the proliferation and motility of prostate cancer DU145 cells. Pathol. Oncol. Res. POR. 2012;18(4):903–910.
  12. Russin W, et al. Inhibition of rat mammary carcinogenesis by monoterpenoids. Carcinogenesis. 1989:10(11):2161–2164.
  13. Charles C, et al. Early benefits with daily rinsing on gingival health improvements with an essential oil mouthrinse--post-hoc analysis of 5 clinical trials. J. Dent. Hyg. JDH Am. Dent. Hyg. Assoc. 2014;88(1): 40–50.
  14. Kumar P, et al. Biocontrol potential of essential oil monoterpenes against housefly. Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae),” Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf.. 2014;100:1–6.

Thymoquinone Interacts with DNA

  1. Sharpless NE & DePinho RA. Telomeres, stem cells, senescence, and cancer. J Clin Invest. 2004 Jan 15; 113(2): 160–168. doi: 10.1172/JCI200420761.
  2. Maria A. Blasco. Telomeres and human disease: ageing, cancer and beyond. Nature Reviews Genetics 6, 611-622 (August 2005). doi:10.1038/nrg1656.
  3. Salem AA, El Haty IA, Abdou IM et al. Interaction of human telomeric G-quadruplex DNA with thymoquinone: a possible mechanism for thymoquinone anticancer effect. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2015 Feb;1850(2):329-42. doi: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2014.10.018. Epub 2014 Oct 24.
  4. Huiqi Li, Karin Engström, Marie Vahter, Karin Broberg. Arsenic Exposure through Drinking Water Is Associated with Longer Telomeres in Peripheral Blood. Chem Res Toxicol. 2012 Nov 19; 25(11): 2333–2339. Published online 2012 Aug 23. doi: 10.1021/tx300222t
  5. Shin JY, Choi YY, Jeon HS, Hwang JH, Kim SA, Kang JH, Chang YS, Jacobs DR Jr, Park JY, Lee DH. Low-dose persistent organic pollutants increased telomere length in peripheral leukocytes of healthy Koreans. Mutagenesis. 2010 Sep;25(5):511-6. doi: 10.1093/mutage/geq035. Epub 2010 Jul 8. 

doTERRA Rosemary and Wild Orange Study

Han et al. (2017). Essential oils diversely modulate genome-wide gene expression in human dermal fibroblasts. Cogent Medicine, 4(1), 1307591. https://doi.org/10.1080/2331205X.2017.1307591
 

doTERRA Juniper Berry Study

  1. Höferl, M., Stoilova, I., Schmidt, E., Wanner, J., Jirovetz, L., Trifonova, D., . . . Krastanov, A. (2014). Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis L.) Essential Oil. Action of the Essential Oil on the Antioxidant Protection of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Model Organism. Antioxidants, 3(1), 81-98. doi:10.3390/antiox3010081
  2. Han et. al. (2017). Lemongrass ( Cymbopogon flexuosus ) essential oil demonstrated anti-inflammatory effect in pre-inflamed human dermal fibroblasts. Biochimie Open, 4, 107-111. doi:10.1016/j.biopen.2017.03.004
  3. Ward, S. (2012). Faculty of 1000 evaluation for A selective inhibitor reveals PI3Kγ dependence of TH17 cell differentiation. F1000 - Post-publication peer review of the biomedical literature.
  4. Berg, E. L., Yang, J., Melrose, J., Nguyen, D., Privat, S., Rosler, E., . . . Ekins, S. (2010). Chemical target and pathway toxicity mechanisms defined in primary human cell systems. Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods, 61(1), 3-15 

doTERRA Vetiver Study

  1. Han et al. (2017). Biological activity of vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) essential oil in human dermal fibroblasts. Cogent Medicine, 4(1).
  2. Ward, S. (2012). Faculty of 1000 evaluation for A selective inhibitor reveals PI3Kγ dependence of TH17 cell differentiation. F1000 - Post-publication peer review of the biomedical literature.
  3. Berg, E. L., Yang, J., Melrose, J., Nguyen, D., Privat, S., Rosler, E., & Ekins, S. (2010). Chemical target and pathway toxicity mechanisms defined in primary human cell systems. Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods, 61(1), 3-15
  4. Herum, K., Lunde, I., Mcculloch, A., & Christensen, G. (2017). The Soft- and Hard-Heartedness of Cardiac Fibroblasts: Mechanotransduction Signaling Pathways in Fibrosis of the Heart. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 6(6), 53. doi:10.3390/jcm6050053

doTERRA Oregano Oil Study

  1. Han, X., & Parker, T. L. (2017). Biological activity of vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) essential oil in human dermal fibroblasts. Cogent Medicine, 4(1).
  2. R.B. Bostancıoglu, M. Ku¨rkçu¨oglu, K.H.C. Bas‚er, A.T. Koparal, Assessment of anti-angiogenic and anti-tumoral potentials of Origanum onites L. essential oil, Food Chem. Toxicol. Int. J. Publ. Br. Ind. Biol. Res. Assoc. 50 (2012) 2002e2008, https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2012. 03.074.
  3. W.Z. Liang, C.H. Lu, Carvacrol-induced [Ca2þ]i rise and apoptosis in human glioblastoma cells, Life Sci. 90 (2012) 703e711, https:// dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2012.03.027.

Drought and Essential Oil Production in Sage

Radwan A, Kleinwächter M, Selmar D. Impact of drought stress on specialised metabolism: Biosynthesis and the expression of monoterpene synthases in sage (Salvia officinalis). Phytochemistry. 2017. 24;141:20-26. doi: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2017.05.005.
 

Caterpillars Use Essential Oil Constituents

  1. Burger, B.V., Munro, Z., Roth, M., Spies, H.S.C., Truter, V. and Greetsema, H. 1985. Constituents of osmeterial secretion of prefinal instar larvae of citrus swallowtail, Papilio demodocus (Esper) (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae). J. Chem. Ecol. 11 (8): 1093-1114.
  2. Chattopadhyay, J. 2011. The structure and defensive efficacy of glandular secretion of the larval osmeterium in Graphium agamemnon agamemnon Linnaeus, 1758 (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae).
  3. Damman, H. 1986. The osmeterial glands of the swallowtail butterfly Eurytides Marcellus as a defense against natural enemies. Ecol.Entomol. 11: 261-265.
  4. Chow, Y.S. and Tsai, R.S. 1989. Protective chemicals in caterpillar survival. Experientia (Basel) 45 (4): 390-392.
  5. Honda, K. 1981. Larval osmeterial secretions of the swallowtails. J. Chern. Ecol. 7: 1089-1113.
  6. Zakharov EV, Caterino MS, Sperling FA. Molecular phylogeny, historical biogeography, and divergence time estimates for swallowtail butterflies of the genus Papilio (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae). Syst Biol. 2004 Apr;53(2):193-215.

Santalol

  1. M. Sharma et al., “Suppression of Lipopolysaccharide-stimulated Cytokine/Chemokine Production in Skin Cells by Sandalwood Oils and Purified α-santalol and β-santalol,” Phytother. Res., vol. 28, no. 6, pp. 925–932, Jun. 2014.
  2. B. L. Arasada, A. Bommareddy, X. Zhang, K. Bremmon, and C. Dwivedi, “Effects of alpha-santalol on proapoptotic caspases and p53 expression in UVB irradiated mouse skin,” Anticancer Res., vol. 28, no. 1A, pp. 129–132, Feb. 2008.
  3. T. Ochi, H. Shibata, T. Higuti, K. Kodama, T. Kusumi, and Y. Takaishi, “Anti-Helicobacter pylori compounds from Santalum album,” J. Nat. Prod., vol. 68, no. 6, pp. 819–824, Jun. 2005.
  4. E. Heuberger, T. Hongratanaworakit, and G. Buchbauer, “East Indian Sandalwood and alphasantalol odor increase physiological and self-rated arousal in humans,” Planta Med., vol. 72, no. 9, pp. 792–800, Jul. 2006.

Chemistry of Douglas Fir Essential Oil

  1. Guzmán-Gutiérrez, S. L., Bonilla-Jaime, H., Gómez-Cansino, R. & Reyes-Chilpa, R. Linalool and β-pinene exert their antidepressant-like activity through the monoaminergic pathway. Life Sci. 128, 24–29 (2015).
  2. Bae, G.-S. et al. Protective effects of alpha-pinene in mice with cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis. Life Sci. 91, 866–871 (2012).
  3. Kim, D.-S. et al. Alpha-Pinene Exhibits Anti-Inflammatory Activity Through the Suppression of MAPKs and the NF-κB Pathway in Mouse Peritoneal Macrophages. Am. J. Chin. Med. 43, 731–742 (2015).
  4. Nam, S.-Y. et al. The therapeutic efficacy of α-pinene in an experimental mouse model of allergic rhinitis. Int. Immunopharmacol. 23, 273–282 (2014).
  5. Matthys, H. et al. Efficacy and tolerability of myrtol standardized in acute bronchitis. A multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel group clinical trial vs. cefuroxime and ambroxol. Arzneimittelforschung. 50, 700–711 (2000).
  6. Meister, R., Wittig, T., Beuscher, N. & de Mey, C. Efficacy and tolerability of myrtol standardized in long-term treatment of chronic bronchitis. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Study Group Investigators. Arzneimittelforschung. 49, 351–358 (1999).
  7. Sengespeik, H. C., Zimmermann, T., Peiske, C. & de Mey, C. [Myrtol standardized in the treatment of acute and chronic respiratory infections in children. A multicenter post-marketing surveillance study]. Arzneimittelforschung. 48, 990–994 (1998).
  8. Begrow, F., Böckenholt, C., Ehmen, M., Wittig, T. & Verspohl, E. J. Effect of myrtol standardized and other substances on the respiratory tract: ciliary beat frequency and mucociliary clearance as parameters. Adv. Ther. 29, 350–358 (2012).
  9. Niccolini P, Pasotti V, Caliari W. New Pharmacological properties of detla-3-carene. Antibacterial and expectorant effects. Boll Chim Farm. 1964 Aug;103:598-608.
  10. Borges, A., Lopez-Romero, J. C., Oliveira, D., Giaouris, E. & Simões, M. Prevention, removal and inactivation of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus biofilms using selected monoterpenes of essential oils. J. Appl. Microbiol. (2017). doi:10.1111/jam.13490
  11. Valente, J. et al. Antifungal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of Oenanthe crocata L. essential oil. Food Chem. Toxicol. 62, 349–354 (2013).
  12. Quiroga, P. R., Asensio, C. M. & Nepote, V. Antioxidant effects of the monoterpenes carvacrol, thymol and sabinene hydrate on chemical and sensory stability of roasted sunflower seeds. J. Sci. Food Agric. 95, 471–479 (2015).
  13. Ito K, Ito M. The sedative effect of inhaled terpinolene in mice and its structure-activity relationships. J Nat Med. 2013 Oct;67(4):833-7. doi: 10.1007/s11418-012-0732-1. 

doTERRA Lifelong Vitality Pack® Study

Han et al. 2017. Evaluation of the health effects of a multivitamin mineral herbal essential oil-infused supplement: a pilot trial. Journal of Dietary Supplements. doi: 10.1080/19390211.2017.1331943
 

doTERRA Serenity Restful Complex Clinical Trial

  1. von Ruesten A, Weikert C, and Boeing H. Association of sleep deprivation with chronic diseases in the European prospective investigation into cancer and nutrition (EPIC)-Potsdam study. PLOS One. 2012. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0030972
  2. Al Khatib H, harding S, Darzi J, and Pot G. The effects of partial sleep deprivation on energy balance: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2017;71(5):614-624.
  3. Ferrie J, et al. Sleep epidemiology--a rapidly growing field. International Journal of Epidemiology.
  4. Stevens N, Dorsett J, DaBell A, Egget D, Han X, Parker T. Subjective assessment of the effects of an herbal supplement containing lavender essential oil on sleep quality: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study. Cogent Medicine. 2017. doi.org/10.1080/2331205X.2017.1380871.

Eucalyptol

  1. Worth H, et al. Concomitant therapy with Cineole (Eucalyptole) reduces exacerbations in COPD: a placebo-controlled double-blind trial. Respir. Res. 2009;10:69.
  2. Worth H. and Dethlefsen U. Patients with asthma benefit from concomitant therapy with cineole: a placebo-controlled, double-blind trial. J. Asthma Off. J. Assoc. Care Asthma. 2012:49(8): 849–853.
  3. Juergens U, et al. Antiinflammatory activity of 1.8-cineol (eucalyptol) in bronchial asthma: a double-blind placebo controlled trial. Respir. Med.2003;97(3):250–256.
  4. Kehrl W, et al. Therapy for acute nonpurulent rhinosinusitis with cineole: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. The Laryngoscope. 2004;114(4):738–742.
  5. Mimica-Dukić N, et al. Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of three Mentha species essential oils. Planta Med. 2003:69(5):413–419.
  6. Yu D, et al. Antifungal modes of action of tea tree oil and its two characteristic components against Botrytis cinerea. J. Appl. Microbiol. 2015:119(5):1253–1262.
  7. Kumar P, et al. Biocontrol potential of essential oil monoterpenes against housefly, Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae). Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. 2014:100:1–6.
  8. Toloza A, et al. Fumigant and repellent properties of essential oils and component compounds against permethrin-resistant Pediculus humanus capitis (Anoplura: Pediculidae) from Argentina. J. Med. Entomol. 2006:43(5):889–895.

doTERRA Anchor Chemistry

  1. S. Dayawansa, K. Umeno, H. Takakura, E. Hori, E. Tabuchi, Y. Nagashima, H. Oosu, Y. Yada, T. Suzuki, T. Ono, and H. Nishijo, “Autonomic responses during inhalation of natural fragrance of ‘Cedrol’ in humans,” Auton. Neurosci., vol. 108, no. 1–2, pp. 79–86, Oct. 2003.
  2. Y. Yada, H. Sadachi, Y. Nagashima, and T. Suzuki, “Overseas survey of the effect of cedrol on the 
autonomic nervous system in three countries,” J. Physiol. Anthropol., vol. 26, no. 3, pp. 349–354, 
2007. 

  3. Milanos S, Elsharif SA, Janzen D et al. Metabolic Products of Linalool and Modulation of GABAA receptors. Front Chem. 2017 Jun 21;5:46. doi: 10.3389/fchem.2017.00046. eCollection 2017.
  4. D. Nord and J. Belew, “Effectiveness of the essential oils lavender and ginger in promoting children’s comfort in a perianesthesia setting,” J. Perianesthesia Nurs. Off. J. Am. Soc. PeriAnesthesia Nurses Am. Soc. PeriAnesthesia Nurses, vol. 24, no. 5, pp. 307–312, Oct. 2009. 

  5. R. McCaffrey, D. J. Thomas, and A. O. Kinzelman, “The effects of lavender and rosemary essential oils on test-taking anxiety among graduate nursing students,” Holist. Nurs. Pract., vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 88–93, Apr. 2009.
  6. Zhu R, Liu H, Liu C et al. Cinnamaldehyde in diabetes: A review of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and safety. Pharmacol Res. 2017 Aug;122:78-89. doi: 10.1016/j.phrs.2017.05.019.

doTERRA Align Chemistry

  1. Soto-Vásquez MR, Alvarado-García PA. Aromatherapy with two essential oils from Satureja genre and mindfulness meditation to reduce anxiety in humans. J Tradit Complement Med. 2016;7(1):121-125.
  2. D. P. de Sousa, P. de Almeida Soares Hocayen, L. N. Andrade, and R. Andreatini, “A Systematic Review of the Anxiolytic-Like Effects of Essential Oils in Animal Models,” Mol. Basel Switz., vol. 20, no. 10, pp. 18620–18660, 2015.
  3. L. Rombolà, M. T. Corasaniti, D. Rotiroti, C. Tassorelli, S. Sakurada, G. Bagetta, and L. A. Morrone, “Effects of systemic administration of the essential oil of bergamot (BEO) on gross behaviour and EEG power spectra recorded from the rat hippocampus and cerebral cortex,” Funct. Neurol., vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 107–112, Jun. 2009.
  4. D. Amantea, V. Fratto, S. Maida, D. Rotiroti, S. Ragusa, G. Nappi, G. Bagetta, and M. T. Corasaniti, “Chapter 27 Prevention of Glutamate Accumulation and Upregulation of Phospho‐Akt may Account for Neuroprotection Afforded by Bergamot Essential Oil against Brain Injury Induced by Focal Cerebral Ischemia in Rat,” in International Review of Neurobiology, vol. 85, Elsevier, 2009, pp. 389–405.
  5. T. Sakurada, H. Mizoguchi, H. Kuwahata, S. Katsuyama, T. Komatsu, L. A. Morrone, M. T. Corasaniti, G. Bagetta, and S. Sakurada, “Intraplantar injection of bergamot essential oil induces peripheral antinociception mediated by opioid mechanism,” Pharmacol. Biochem. Behav., vol. 97, no. 3, pp. 436–443, Jan. 2011.
  6. M. T. Corasaniti, J. Maiuolo, S. Maida, V. Fratto, M. Navarra, R. Russo, D. Amantea, L. A. Morrone, and G. Bagetta, “Cell signaling pathways in the mechanisms of neuroprotection afforded by bergamot essential oil against NMDA-induced cell death in vitro,” Br. J. Pharmacol., vol. 151, no. 4, pp. 518–529, Jun. 2007.
  7. H. Kuwahata, T. Komatsu, S. Katsuyama, M. T. Corasaniti, G. Bagetta, S. Sakurada, T. Sakurada, and K. Takahama, “Peripherally injected linalool and bergamot essential oil attenuate mechanical allodynia via inhibiting spinal ERK phosphorylation,” Pharmacol. Biochem. Behav., vol. 103, no. 4, pp. 735–741, Feb. 2013.
  8. R. Tundis, M. R. Loizzo, M. Bonesi, F. Menichini, V. Mastellone, C. Colica, and F. Menichini, “Comparative study on the antioxidant capacity and cholinesterase inhibitory activity of Citrus aurantifolia Swingle, C. aurantium L., and C. bergamia Risso and Poit. peel essential oils,” J. Food Sci., vol. 77, no. 1, pp. H40-46, Jan. 2012.
  9. S. Darvesh, D. A. Hopkins, and C. Geula, “Neurobiology of butyrylcholinesterase,” Nat. Rev. Neurosci., vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 131–138, Feb. 2003.
  10. L. A. Morrone, L. Rombolà, C. Pelle, M. T. Corasaniti, S. Zappettini, P. Paudice, G. Bonanno, and G. Bagetta, “The essential oil of bergamot enhances the levels of amino acid neurotransmitters in the hippocampus of rat: Implication of monoterpene hydrocarbons,” Pharmacol. Res., vol. 55, no. 4, pp. 255–262, Apr. 2007.
  11. K.-M. Chang and C.-W. Shen, “Aromatherapy benefits autonomic nervous system regulation for elementary school faculty in taiwan,” Evid.-Based Complement. Altern. Med. ECAM, vol. 2011, p. 946537, 2011.
  12. C.-H. Ni, W.-H. Hou, C.-C. Kao, M.-L. Chang, L.-F. Yu, C.-C. Wu, and C. Chen, “The Anxiolytic Effect of Aromatherapy on Patients Awaiting Ambulatory Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial,” Evid. Based Complement. Alternat. Med., vol. 2013, pp. 1–5, 2013.
  13. E. Watanabe, K. Kuchta, H. Rauwald, T. Kamei, and J. Imanishi, “Mood enhancement by bergamot (Citrus bergamia (Risso) Wright & Arn.) volatile oil vapor with regards to personality and lifestyle related changes in salivary cortisol levels: A randomized cross-over trial,” Planta Med., vol. 79, no. 13, Aug. 2013.
  14. K. Lemon, “An assessment of treating depression and anxiety with aromatherapy,” Int. J. Aromather., vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 63–69, 2004.
  15. S.-H. Liu, T.-H. Lin, and K.-M. Chang, “The Physical Effects of Aromatherapy in Alleviating Work-Related Stress on Elementary School Teachers in Taiwan,” Evid. Based Complement. Alternat. Med., vol. 2013, pp. 1–7, 2013.
  16. E. Watanabe, K. Kuchta, M. Kimura, H. W. Rauwald, T. Kamei, and J. Imanishi, “Effects of bergamot (Citrus bergamia (Risso) Wright & Arn.) essential oil aromatherapy on mood states,
  17. Muhammad Nadeem, Faqir Muhammad Anjum, Muhammad Issa Khan, Saima Tehseen, Ahmed El ‐ Ghorab, and Javed Iqbal Sultan, “Nutritional and medicinal aspects of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.),” Br. Food J., vol. 115, no. 5, pp. 743–755, May 2013. 

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doTERRA Arise Chemistry

 

  1. Goepfert M, Liebl P, Herth N et al. Aroma oil therapy in palliative care: a pilot study with physiological parameters in conscious as well as unconscious patients. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. (2017) Jun 20. doi: 10.1007/s00432-017-2460-0
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  3. Yang H, Woo J, Pae AN et al. α-Pinene, a Major Constituent of Pine Tree Oils, Enhances Non-Rapid Eye Movement Sleep in Mice through GABAA-benzodiazepine Receptors. Mol Pharmacol. 2016 Nov;90(5):530-539. Epub 2016 Aug 29.
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  6. Guzmán-Gutiérrez SL, Bonilla-Jaime H, Gómez-Cansino R et al. Linalool and β-pinene exert their antidepressant-like activity through the monoaminergic pathway. Life Sci. 2015 May 1;128:24-9. doi: 10.1016/j.lfs.2015.02.021.

Chemistry of Siberian Fir Oil

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The Science of Blue Tansy

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Endocannabinoids Explained

 

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  3. A. Chicca et al., “Functionalization of β-caryophyllene generates novel polypharmacology in the endocannabinoid system,” ACS Chem. Biol., vol. 9, no. 7, pp. 1499–1507, Jul. 2014. 

Copaiba Essential Oil

 

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  6. D. Dias et al., “Copaiba Oil Suppresses Inflammatory Cytokines in Splenocytes of C57Bl/6 Mice Induced with Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis (EAE),” Molecules, vol. 19, no. 8, pp. 12814–12826, Aug. 2014.
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    novergicus,” Emir. J. Food Agric., vol. 23, no. 1, p. 394, 2013.
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  9. M. J. Chavan, P. S. Wakte, and D. B. Shinde, “Analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of Caryophyllene oxide from Annona squamosa L. bark,” Phytomedicine Int. J. Phytother. Phytopharm., vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 149–151, Feb. 2010.
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  11. J. Y. Cho, H.-J. Chang, S.-K. Lee, H.-J. Kim, J.-K. Hwang, and H. S. Chun, “Amelioration of dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in mice by oral administration of beta-caryophyllene, a sesquiterpene,” Life Sci., vol. 80, no. 10, pp. 932–939, Feb. 2007.
  12. F. A. Pieri, M. C. M. Mussi, J. E. Fiorini, M. A. S. Moreira, and J. M. Schneedorf, “Bacteriostatic effect of copaiba oil (Copaifera officinalis) against Streptococcus mutans,” Braz. Dent. J., vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 36–38, 2012.
  13. A. O. Santos, T. Ueda-Nakamura, B. P. Dias Filho, V. F. Veiga Junior, A. C. Pinto, and C. V. Nakamura, “Effect of Brazilian copaiba oils on Leishmania amazonensis,” J. Ethnopharmacol., vol. 120, no. 2, pp. 204–208, Nov. 2008.
  14. E. S. Otaguiri et al., “Antibacterial combination of oleoresin from Copaifera multijuga Hayne and biogenic silver nanoparticles towards Streptococcus agalactiae,” Curr. Pharm. Biotechnol., Dec. 2016.
  15. C. A. C. G. Simões, N. C. de O. Conde, G. N. Venâncio, P. S. L. L. Milério, M. F. C. L. Bandeira, and V. F. da Veiga Júnior, “Antibacterial Activity of Copaiba Oil Gel on Dental Biofilm,” Open Dent. J., vol. 10, pp. 188–195, May 2016.
  16. L. a. F. Paiva et al., “Protective effect of Copaifera langsdorffii oleo-resin against acetic acid-induced colitis in rats,” J. Ethnopharmacol., vol. 93, no. 1, pp. 51–56, Jul. 2004.
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  19. M. Curio, H. Jacone, J. Perrut, A. C. Pinto, V. F. V. Filho, and R. C. B. Silva, “Acute effect of Copaifera reticulata Ducke copaiba oil in rats tested in the elevated plus-maze: an ethological analysis,” J. Pharm. Pharmacol., vol. 61, no. 8, pp. 1105–1110, Aug. 2009.
  20. N. de M. Gomes, C. M. de Rezende, S. P. Fontes, M. E. Matheus, A. da C. Pinto, and P. D. Fernandes, “Characterization of the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of fractions obtained from Copaifera multijuga Hayne,” J. Ethnopharmacol., vol. 128, no. 1, pp. 177–183, Mar. 2010.
  21. N. M. Gomes, C. M. Rezende, S. P. Fontes, M. E. Matheus, and P. D. Fernandes, “Antinociceptive activity of Amazonian Copaiba oils,” J. Ethnopharmacol., vol. 109, no. 3, pp. 486–492, Feb. 2007.
  22. V. F. Veiga Junior, E. C. Rosas, M. V. Carvalho, M. G. M. O. Henriques, and A. C. Pinto, “Chemical composition and anti-inflammatory activity of copaiba oils from Copaifera cearensis Huber ex Ducke, Copaifera reticulata Ducke and Copaifera multijuga Hayne--a comparative study,” J. Ethnopharmacol., vol. 112, no. 2, pp. 248–254, Jun. 2007.
  23. M. F. C. L. Bandeira et al., “Dentin Cleaning Ability of an Amazon Bioactive: Evaluation by Scanning Electron Microscopy,” Open Dent. J., vol. 10, pp. 182–187, May 2016.
  24. M. A. Dias-da-Silva, A. C. Pereira, M. C. Marin, and M. A. Salgado, “The influence of topic and systemic administration of copaiba oil on the alveolar wound healing after tooth extraction in rats,” J. Clin. Exp. Dent., vol. 5, no. 4, pp. e169–e173, Oct. 2013.
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  27. A. O. dos Santos et al., “Leishmania amazonensis: Effects of oral treatment with copaiba oil in mice,” Exp. Parasitol., vol. 129, no. 2, pp. 145–151, Oct. 2011.
  28. A. O. dos Santos, T. Ueda-Nakamura, B. P. Dias Filho, V. F. da Veiga Junior, and C. V. Nakamura, “Copaiba Oil: An Alternative to Development of New Drugs against Leishmaniasis,” Evid. Based Complement. Alternat. Med., vol. 2012, pp. 1–7, 2012.
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  30. L. Garcia et al., “Biocompatibility assessment of pastes containing Copaiba oilresin, propolis, and calcium hydroxide in the subcutaneous tissue of rats,” J. Conserv. Dent. JCD, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 108–112, 2011.
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  32. L. G. Lucca et al., “Determination of β-caryophyllene skin permeation/retention from crude copaiba oil (Copaifera multijuga Hayne) and respective oil-based nanoemulsion using a novel HS-GC/MS method,” J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., vol. 104, pp. 144–148, Feb. 2015.
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doTERRA Cardamom Study



Han et al. 2017. Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) essential oil significantly inhibits vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 and impacts genome-wide gene expression in human dermal fibroblasts. Cogent Medicine, 4(1), 1308066. https://doi.org/10.1080/2331205X.2017.1308066
 

doTERRA Melaleuca Study



Melaleuca (Melaleuca alternifolia) essential oil demonstrates tissue-remodeling and metabolism-modulating activities in human skin cells, Xuesheng Han & Tory L. Parker, Cogent Biology (2017), 3: 1318476.
  

doTERRA Arborvitae Study



Han, X., & Parker, T. L. (2017). Arborvitae (Thuja plicata) essential oil significantly inhibited critical inflammation- and tissue remodeling-related proteins and genes in human dermal fibroblasts. Biochimie Open, 4, 56–60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopen.2017.02.003  

Alpha-Pinene

  1. Rivas da Silva A, et al. Biological activities of α-Pinene and β-Pinene enantiomers. Mol. Basel Switz. 2012; 17(6): 6305–6316.
  2. Cavaleiro C, Salgueiro L, Gonçalves M, Hrimpeng K, Pinto J, Pinto E. Antifungal activity of the essential oil of Angelica major against Candida, Cryptococcus, Aspergillus and dermatophyte species. J. Nat. Med. 2015;69(2):241–248.
  3. Kim D, et al. Alpha-Pinene Exhibits AntiInflammatory Activity through the Suppression of MAPKs and the NF-κB Pathway in Mouse Peritoneal Macrophages. Am. J. Chin. Med. 2015; 43(4):731–742.
  4. Li X, et al. α-Pinene, linalool, and 1-octanol contribute to the topical anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of frankincense by inhibiting COX-2. J. Ethnopharmacol. Dec. 2015.
  5. Zhou J, Tang F, Mao G, Bian R. Effect of alpha-Pinene on nuclear translocation of NF-kappa B in THP-1 cells. Acta Pharmacol. Sin. 2004;25(4):480–484.
  6. Kusuhara M, et al. Fragrant environment with α-Pinene decreases tumor growth in mice. Biomed. Res. Tokyo Jpn. 2012;33(1):57–61.
  7. Kim D, et al. Alpha-Pinene Exhibits Anti-Inflammatory Activity Through the Suppression of MAPKs and the NF-κB Pathway in Mouse Peritoneal Macrophages. Am. J. Chin. Med. 2015;43(4): 731–742.
  8. Zhou J, Tang F, Mao G, Bian R. Effect of alpha-Pinene on nuclear translocation of NF-kappa B in THP-1 cells. Acta Pharmacol. Sin.2004;25(4):480–484.
  9. Matthys H, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of myrtol standardized in acute bronchitis. A multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel group clinical trial vs. cefuroxime and ambroxol. Arzneimittelforschung. 2000;50(8):pp. 700–711.
  10. Begrow F, et al. Effect of myrtol standardized and other substances on the respiratory tract: ciliary beat frequency and mucociliary clearance as parameters. Adv. Ther. 2012;29(4):350–358.
  11. Behrbohm H, Kaschke O, Sydow K. Effect of the phytogenic secretolytic drug Gelomyrtol forte on mucociliary clearance of the maxillary sinus. Laryngorhinootologie. 1995;74(12): 733–737.

doTERRA Frankincense Study
Han, X., Rodriguez, D., & Parker, T. L. (2017). Biological activities of frankincense essential oil in human dermal fibroblasts. Biochimie Open, 4, 31-35. doi:10.1016/j.biopen.2017.01.003

doTERRA Deep Blue® Study

  1. Han, X., & Parker, T. L. (2017). Essential oils diversely modulate genome-wide gene expression in human dermal fibroblasts. Cogent Medicine. 4(1). doi:10.1080/2331205x.2017.1307591
  2. Ward, S. (2012). Faculty of 1000 evaluation for A selective inhibitor reveals PI3Kγ dependence of TH17 cell differentiation. F1000 - Post-publication peer review of the biomedical literature.
  3. Berg, E. L., Yang, J., Melrose, J., Nguyen, D., Privat, S., Rosler, E., . . . Ekins, S. (2010). Chemical target and pathway toxicity mechanisms defined in primary human cell systems. Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods. 61(1), 3-15.

doTERRA Lemongrass Study

  1. Han et. al. (2017). Lemongrass ( Cymbopogon flexuosus ) essential oil demonstrated anti-inflammatory effect in pre-inflamed human dermal fibroblasts. Biochimie Open. 4, 107-111. doi:10.1016/j.biopen.2017.03.004
  2. Ward, S. (2012). Faculty of 1000 evaluation for A selective inhibitor reveals PI3Kγ dependence of TH17 cell differentiation. F1000 - Post-publication peer review of the biomedical literature.
  3. Berg, E. L., Yang, J., Melrose, J., Nguyen, D., Privat, S., Rosler, E., . . . Ekins, S. (2010). Chemical target and pathway toxicity mechanisms defined in primary human cell systems. Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods. 61(1), 3-15. 

Dilution with Essential Oil Nanoparticles

Trinetta V, Morgan MT, Coupland JN, et al. Essential Oils Against Pathogen and Spoilage Microorganisms of Fruit Juices: Use of Versatile Antimicrobial Delivery Systems. J Food Sci. 2017;82(2):471-476.
 

Aromatherapy and Meditation Combined to Reduce Stress

Soto-Vásquez MR, Alvarado-García PA. Aromatherapy with two essential oils from Satureja genre and mindfulness meditation to reduce anxiety in humans. J Tradit Complement Med. 2016;7(1):121-125.
 

Kumquat

  1. Choi H. Characteristic odor components of kumquat peel oil. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2005;53(5):1642-1647.
  2. Nouri A and Shafaghatlonbar A. Chemical constituents and antioxidant activity of essential oil and organic extract from the peel and kernel parts of Citrus japonica Thunb. (kumquat) from Iran. Natural Products Research. 2016;30(9):1093-1097.
  3. Russo E. Taming THC: Potential cannabis synergy and phytocannabinoid-terpenoid entourage effects. British Journal of Pharmacology.2010;163:1344-1364.
  4. Yang E, et al. Inhibitory effects of Fortunella japonica var. margarita and Citrus sunki essential oils on nitric oxide production and skin pathogens. Acta Microbiol Immunol Hung. 2010;57(1):15-27.
  5. Wang, et al. Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oil of kumquat peel. International Journal of Molecular Science. 2012;13:3382-3393.
  6. Zhou J, Tang F, Mao G, Bian R. Effect of alpha-pinene on nuclear translocation of NF-kappa B in THP-1 cells. Acta Pharmacol. Sin.2004;25(4):480–484. 

Red Mandarin

  1. Bourgou S, et al. Changes of peel essential oil composition of four Tunisian citrus during fruit maturation. Scientific World Journal. 2012. doi: 10.1100/2012/528593.
  2. Barchiesi F, et al. In vitro susceptibility of dermatophytes to conventional and alternative antifungal agents. Med. Mycol. 2009;47(3):321–326.

 Sunny Citrus

  1. M.r S, et al. The comparison of the efficacy of citrus fragrance and fluoxetine in the treatment of major depressive disorder. 2004:10(3):43–48.
  2. Han X, Gibson J, Eggett D, and Parker T. Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) essential oil inhalation improves positive feelings in the waiting room of a mental health treatment center: a pilot study. Phytotherapy Research. 2017. DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5806.
  3. Moss M, et al. Modulation of cognitive performance and mood by aromas of peppermint and ylang-ylang. Int. J. Neurosci. 2008;118(1):59–77.
  4. Goel N. and Lao R. Sleep changes vary by odor perception in young adults. Biol. Psychol., 2006;71(3):341–349.
  5. Umezu T. Evaluation of the effects of plant-derived essential oils on central nervous system function using discrete shuttle-type conditioned avoidance response in mice. Phytother. Res. PTR. 2012; 26(6):884–891.
  6. O’Bryan C, et al. Orange Essential Oils Antimicrobial Activities against Salmonella spp. J. Food Sci. 2008:73(6):M264–M267.
  7. Muthaiyan A, et al. Application of orange essential oil as an antistaphylococcal agent in a dressing model. BMC Complement. Altern. Med. 2012;12(1):1.
  8. Samber N, et al. Synergistic anti-candidal activity and mode of action of Mentha piperita essential oil and its major components. Pharm. Biol.2015;53(10);1496-1504.
  9. Schelz Z, et al. Antimicrobial and antiplasmid activities of essential oils. Fitoterapia. 2006;77(4): 279–285.
  10. Saharkhiz M, et al. Chemical Composition, Antifungal and Antibiofilm Activities of the Essential Oil of Mentha piperita L. ISRN Pharm. 2012; vol. 2012:p. 718645.

Terpinen-4-ol

  1. Hart P, et al. Terpinen-4-ol, the main component of the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil), suppresses inflammatory mediator production by activated human monocytes. Inflamm. Res. Off. J. Eur. Histamine Res. Soc. 2000;49(11):619–626.
  2. Nogueira M, Aquino S, Rossa C, Spolidorio D. Terpinen-4-ol and alphaterpineol (tea tree oil components) inhibit the production of IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-10 on human Macrophages. Inflamm. Res. Off. J. Eur. Histamine Res. Soc. 2014;63(9):769–778.
  3. Ninomiya K, et al. Suppression of inflammatory reactions by terpinen-4-ol, a main constituent of tea tree oil, in a murine model of oral candidiasis and its suppressive activity to cytokine production of macrophages in vitro. Biol. Pharm. Bull. 2013;36(5):838–844.
  4. Loughlin R, Gilmore B, McCarron P, Tunney M. Comparison of the cidal activity of tea tree oil and terpinen-4-ol against clinical bacterial skin isolates and human fibroblast cells. Lett. Appl. Microbiol. 2008;46(4):428–433.
  5. Z. Khalil Z, et al. Regulation of wheal and flare by tea tree oil: complementary human and rodent studies. J. Invest. Dermatol. 2004;123(4):683–690.
  6. Raman A, Weir U, Bloomfield S. Antimicrobial effects of tea-tree oil and its major components on Staphylococcus aureus, Staph. epidermidis and Propionibacterium acnes. Lett. Appl. Microbiol. 1995;21(4):242–245.
  7. Bozzuto G, Colone M, Toccacieli L, Stringaro A, Molinari A. Tea tree oil might combat Melanoma. Planta Med. 2011;77(1):54–56.
  8. Greay S, et al. Induction of necrosis and cell cycle arrest in murine cancer cell lines by Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) oil and terpinen-4-ol. Cancer Chemother. Pharmacol.2010;65(5):877–888.
  9. Wu C, et al. Terpinen-4-ol Induces Apoptosis in Human Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer In Vitro and In Vivo. Evid.-Based Complement. Altern. Med. ECAM. 2012:818261.
  10. Ninomiya K, et al. Suppression of inflammatory reactions by terpinen-4-ol, a main constituent of tea tree oil, in a murine model of oral candidiasis and its suppressive activity to cytokine production of macrophages in vitro. Biol. Pharm. Bull. 2013;36(5):838–844.
  11. Taga I, Lan C, Altosaar I. Plant essential oils and mastitis disease: their potential inhibitory effects on pro-inflammatory cytokine production in response to bacteria related inflammation. Nat. Prod. Commun. 2012;7(5):675–682.
  12. Ramage G, et al.. Antifungal, cytotoxic, and immunomodulatory properties of tea tree oil and its derivative components: potential role in management of oral candidosis in cancer patients. Front. Microbiol. 2012; 3:220.
  13. Ninomiya K, et al. The essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil) and its main component, terpinen-4-ol protect mice from experimental oral candidiasis. Biol. Pharm. Bull. 2012; 35(6):861–865.

Citronellol

  1. Gonzalez-Audino P, et al. Comparative toxicity of oxygenated monoterpenoids in experimental hydroalcoholic lotions to permethrin resistant adult head lice. Arch. Dermatol. Res. 2011;303(5):361–366.
  2. de O. Pereira F, et al. Antifungal activity of geraniol and citronellol, two monoterpenes alcohols, against Trichophyton rubrum involves inhibition of ergosterol biosynthesis. Pharm. Biol. 2015; 53(2): 228–234.
  3. Cronin H, Draelos Z. Top 10 botanical ingredients in 2010 anti-aging creams. J. Cosmet. Dermatol.2010;9(3):218–225.
  4. Nerio L, Olivero-Verbel J, Stashenko E. Repellent activity of essential oils: a review. Bioresour. Technol.2010; 101(1):372–378.
  5. Zhuang S, et al. Effect of citronellol and the Chinese medical herb complex on cellular immunity of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy/radiotherapy. Phytother. Res. PTR. 2009;23(6): 785–790.
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Linalyl Acetate

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  2. Peana A, et al. Anti-inflammatory activity of linalool and linalyl acetate constituents of essential oils. Phytomedicine Int. J. Phytother. Phytopharm. 2002;9(8):721–726.
  3. Barocelli E.Antinociceptive and gastroprotective effects of inhaled and orally administered Lavandula hybrida Reverchon Grosso essential oil. Life Sci. 2004;76(2):213–223.
  4. Tadtong S, et al. Antimicrobial activity of blended essential oil preparation. Nat. Prod. Commun.2012;7(10):1401–1404.

Limonene

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Linalool

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The Importance of Sourcing

Satyal P, Murray BL, McFeeters RL, et al. Essential Oil Characterization of Thymus vulgaris from Various Geographical Locations. Foods. 2016;5(4). doi: 10.3390/foods5040070.

doTERRA Balance® Grounding Blend

Chang S. Effects of aroma hand massage on pain, state anxiety and depression in hospice patients with terminal cancer. Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi. 2008;38(4):493–502.
 
AromaTouch® Oil Blend: Chemistry of Usage

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  6. Lima NG, De Sousa DP, Pimenta FC, Et Al. Anxiolytic-like activity and GC-MS analysis of (R)-(+)-limonene fragrance, a natural compound found in foods and plants. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 2013;103(3):450-454.
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  8. Umezu T. Evaluation of the effects of plant-derived essential oils on central nervous system function using discrete shuttle-type conditioned avoidance response in mice. Phytother Res. 2012;26(6):884-891.

The Chemistry of Petitgrain Essential Oil

  1. Linck V, da Silva A, Figueiro M, Piato A, Herrmann A, Dupont Dirck F, Caramao E, Nunes D, Moreno P, and Elisabetsky E. Inhaled linalool-induced sedation in mice. Phytomedicine Int. J. Phytother. Phytopharm. 2009; 16(4):303-307.
  2. Umezu T. Evaluation of the effects of plant-derived essential oils on central nervous system function using discrete shuttle-type conditioned avoidance response in mice. Phytother. Res. 2012; 26(6):884-891.
  3. Kuroda K, Inoue N, Ito Y, Kubota K, Sugimoto A, Kakuda T, Fushiki T. Sedative effects of the jasmine tea odor and (R)-(-)-linalool, one of its major odor components, on autonomic nerve activity and mood states. Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 2005; 95(2-3):107-114.
  4. Tadtong S, Suppawat S, Tintawee A, Saramas P, Jareonvong S, Hongratanaworakit T. Antimicrobial activity of blended essential oil preparation. Nat. Prod. Commun. 2012; 7(10):1401-1404.
  5. Ellouze I, Abderrabba M, Sabaou N, Mathieu F, Lebrihi A, Bouajila J. Season's variation impact on Citrus aurantium leaves essential oil: chemical composition and biological activities. J. Food Sci. 2012; 77(9):T173-180.
  6. Koto R, Imamura M, Watanabe C, Obayashi S, Shiraishi M, Sasaki Y, Azuma H. Linalyl acetate as a major ingredience of lavender essential oil relaxes the rabbit vascular smooth muscle through dephosphorylation of myosin light chain. J. Cardiovasc. Pharmacol. 2006; 48(1):850-856.
  7. Barocelli E, Calcina F, Chiavarini M, Impicciatore M, Bruni R, Bianchi A, Ballabeni V. Antinociceptive and gastroprotective effects of inhaled and orally administered Lavandula hybrida Reverchon Grosso essential oil. Life Sci. 2004; 76(2):213-223.
  8. Peana A, D'Aquila P, Panin F, Serra G, Pippia P, Moretti M. Anti-inflammatory activity of linalool and linalyl acetate constituents of essential oils. Phytomedicine Int. J. Phytother. Pyhtopharm. 2002; 9(8): 921-726.
  9. Takahashi M, Satou T, Ohashi M, Hayashi S, Sadamoto K, Koike K. Interspecies comparison of chemical composition and anxiolytic-like effects of lavender oils upon inhalation. Nat. Prod. Commun. 2011; 6(11):1769-1774.
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Monoterpenes: Taking a Deeper Breath

Paparoupa M, Gillissen A. Is Myrtol® Standardized a New Alternative toward Antibiotics? Pharmacogn Rev. 2016;10(20):143-146. DOI: 10.4103/0973-7847.194045.

The Antioxidant Benefits of Carvacrol
Türkez H, Aydın E. Investigation of cytotoxic, genotoxic and oxidative properties of carvacrol in human blood cells. Toxicol Ind Health. 2016;32(4):625-33. doi: 10.1177/0748233713506771.

Marjoram Essential Oil May Support Neurological Function

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Plants Smell Terpenes
Matsui K. A portion of plant airborne communication is endorsed by uptake and metabolism of volatile organic compounds. Curr Opin Plant Biol. 2016;32:24-30. doi:10.1016/j.pbi.2016.05.005.

Eucalyptol and Seasonal Support
Li Y, Lai Y, Wang Y, Liu N, Zhang F, Xu P. 1, 8-Cineol Protect Against Influenza-Virus-Induced Pneumonia in Mice. Inflammation. 2016;39(4):1582-1593. doi:10.1007/s10753-016-0394-3.

Genetics of Lemongrass Essential Oil
Meena S, Kumar SR, Venkata Rao DK, et al. De Novo Sequencing and Analysis of Lemongrass Transcriptome Provide First Insights into the Essential Oil Biosynthesis of Aromatic Grasses. Front Plant Sci. 2016;7:1129. doi:10.3389/fpls.2016.01129.

Carvacrol and Thymol Support Healthy Immuno-Respiratory Resopnse in vitro 
Khosravi AR, Erle DJ. Chitin-Induced Airway Epithelial Cell Innate Immune Responses Are Inhibited by Carvacrol/Thymol. PLoS ONE11(7):e0159459.
 
Vetiver is an Environmental Superhero

  1. Joy RJ. "Sunshine" Vetivergrass Chrysopogon zizanoides (L.) Roberty. USDA NRCS Plant Guid.
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  3. Singh V, Thakur L, Mondal P. Removal of Lead and Chromium from Synthetic Wastewater Using Vetiveria zizanoides. CLEAN - Soil, Air, Water. 2015; 43(4):538-543.
  4. Vargas C. Perez-Esteban J, Escolastico C, Masaguer A, Moliner A. Phytoremediation of Cu and Zn by vetiver grass in mine soils amended with humic acids. Environ Sci Pollut Res. 2016; 23(13):13521-13530.

Caryophyllene is a Cannabinoid

  1. Gertsch J, Leonti M, Raduner S. et al. Beta-caryophyllene is a dietary cannabinoid. Proc Nac Acad Sci. 2008; 105(26):9099-9104.
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Terpenes in the Air

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Oregano Supports Healthy Intestinal Morphology
Zou Y, Xiang Q, Wang J, et al. Oregano Essential Oil Improves Intestinal Morphology and Expression of Tight Junction Proteins Associated with Modulation of Selected Intestinal Bacteria and Immune Status in a Pig Model. Biomed Res Int. 2016; 2016:1-11.

Evolution of Spiders to Take Advantage of Essential Oils
Tedore C, Johnsen S. Immunological dependence of plant-dwelling animals on the medicinal properties of their plant substrates: a preliminary test of a novel evolutionary hypothesis. Arthropod Plant Interact. 2015; 9(5):437-446.

Spearmint and Dill May Support Healthy Nervous System Function
Nogoceke FP, Barcaro IMR, de Sousa DP, Andreatini R. Antimanic-like effects of (R)-(-)-carvone and (S)-(+)-carvone in mice. Neurosci Lett. 2016:619:43-48.

Lice Repelled by Clove Oil

  1. Soonwera M, Wongnet O, Sittichok S. Ovicidal effect of essential oils from Zingiberaceae plants and Eucalytus globulus on eggs of head lice, Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer. Phytomedicine. 2018;47:93-104. doi: 10.1016/j.phymed.2018.04.050.
  2. Iwamatsu T, Miyamoto D, Mitsuno H, et al. Identification of repellent odorants to the body louse, Pediculus humanus corporis, in clove essential oil. Parasitol Res. 2016;115(4):1659-1666.

Omega-3 Supplementation Supports Full-Term Birth*
Kar S, Wong M, Rogozinska E, Thangaratinam S. Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Prevention of Early Preterm Delivery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomised Studies. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2015;198:40-46.
 

Linalool May Support Healthy Functioning of the Brain
Sabogal-Guáqueta AM, Osorio E, Cardona-Gómez GP. Linalool reverses neuropathological and behavioral impairments in old triple transgenic Alzheimer’s mice. Neuropharmacology. 2015;102:111-120.
 

Healthy Inflammation Response with Carvacrol
Kara M, Uslu S, Demirci F, Temel HE, Baydemir C. Supplemental carvacrol can reduce the severity of inflammation by influencing the production of mediators of inflammation. Inflammation. 2015;38(3):1020-1027.

Geraniol and Colon Health

  1. Soubh AA, Abdallah DM, El-Abhar HS. Geraniol ameliorates TNBS-induced colitis: Involvement of Wnt/β-catenin, p38MAPK, NFκB, and PPARγ signaling pathways. Life Sci. 2015;136:142-150.
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Research Shows that Concentration Matters 
Llana-Ruiz-Cabello M, Gutiérrez-Praena D, Puerto M, Pichardo S, Jos Á, Cameán AM. In vitro pro-oxidant/antioxidant role of carvacrol, thymol and their mixture in the intestinal Caco-2 cell line. Toxicol In Vitro. 2015;29(4):647-656. 


Cinnamaldehyde May Support Healthy Kidney Function  
Huang J-S, Lee Y-H, Chuang L-Y, Guh J-Y, Hwang J-Y. Cinnamaldehyde and nitric oxide attenuate advanced glycation end products-induced the Jak/STAT signaling in human renal tubular cells. J Cell Biochem. 2015;116(6):1028-1038.


Potential Healthy Colon Cell Support with Cinnamaldehyde  
Long M, Tao S, Rojo de la Vega M, et al. Nrf2-dependent suppression of azoxymethane/dextran sulfate sodium-induced colon carcinogenesis by the cinnamon-derived dietary factor cinnamaldehyde. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2015;8(5):444-454.
 

Clove’s Eugenol Helps Maintain Normal Gastrointestinal Motility
Garabadu D, Shah A, Singh S, Krishnamurthy S. Protective effect of eugenol against restraint stress-induced gastrointestinal dysfunction: Potential use in irritable bowel syndrome. Pharm Biol. 2015;53(7):968-974.

Sandalwood May Support Healthy Cell Renewal

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  2. Santha S, Dwivedi C. Anticancer Effects of Sandalwood (Santalum album). Anticancer Res. 2015;35(6):3137-3145. 

Reduce Sad Feelings with Essential Oils  
Guzmán-Gutiérrez SL, Bonilla-Jaime H, Gómez-Cansino R, Reyes-Chilpa R. Linalool and β-pinene exert their antidepressant-like activity through the monoaminergic pathway. Life Sci. 2015;128:24-29.
 
Rose Plant Communication Helps Other Plants
Yu P, Su Y, Dong C, Yao C, Ding Y, Zhou X. Preliminary proteomic analysis of tobacco leaves affected by volatile organic compounds from floral scent of rose. Plant Growth Regul. 2014;75(3):689-694.

The Neuroprotective Effects of Beta-Caryophyllene

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Active Travel in Air Pollution

Tainio M, De nazelle AJ, Götschi T, et al. Can air pollution negate the health benefits of cycling and walking?. Prev Med. 2016;87:233-236.

Reliable Sources on Essential Oil Research

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Lemon Oil and Cardiovascular Health

Lee H, Woo M, Kim M, et al. Antioxidative and Cholesterol-Lowering Effects of Lemon Essential Oil in Hypercholesterolemia-Induced Rabbits. Prev Nutr Food Sci. 2018;23(1):8-14.
 

Sustaining Our Soil

Arsenault C. Only 60 Years of Farming Left If Soil Degradation Continues. Scientificamerican.com. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/only-60-years-of-farming-left-if-soil-degradation-continues/. Published December 5, 2014. Accessed May 31, 2018.
 

Tick-Repellent Properties of Essential Oils

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Age, Memory, and Essential Oils

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Psychological and Neurological Effects of Roman Chamomile

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Skin Aging and Essential Oils

Hwang, E., Ngo, H. T., Park, B., Seo, S., Yang, J., & Yi, T. (2017). Myrcene, An Aromatic Volatile Compound, Ameliorates Human Skin Extrinsic Aging via Regulation of MMPs Production. The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 1-12. doi:10.1142/s0192415x17500604
 

Fennel Oil and Healthy Inflammatory Response

Rezayat SM, Dehpour AR, Motamed SM, et al. Foeniculum vulgare essential oil ameliorates acetic acid-induced colitis in rats through the inhibition of NF-kB pathway. Inflammopharmacology. 2017 Oct 24. doi: 10.1007/s10787-017-0409-1.
 

Geranium Oil Alleviates Anxious Feelings

Shirzadegan R, Gholami M, Hasanvand S, et al. Effects of geranium aroma on anxiety among patients with acute myocardial infarction: A triple-blind randomized clinical trial. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2017;29:201-206. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.10.005.
 

Childbirth and Essential Oils

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  2. Rashidi Fakari F, Tabatabaeichehr M, Kamali H, et al. Effect of Inhalation of Aroma of Geranium Essence on Anxiety and Physiological Parameters during First Stage of Labor in Nulliparous Women: a Randomized Clinical Trial. J Caring Sci. 2015;4(2):135-141.
  3. Namazi M, Amir Ali Akbari S, Mojab F, Et Al. Aromatherapy With Citrus Aurantium Oil and Anxiety During the First Stage of Labor. Iran Red Crescent Med J. 2014;16(6):e18371.
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  5. Cruz AB, Lee SE, Pagaduan JC, et al. Effects of lavender (lavandula angustifolia Mill.) and peppermint (Mentha cordifolia Opiz.) aromas on subjective vitality, speed, and agility. The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences. 2012;21(1):31-37.
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  7. Jafarzadeh M, Arman S, Pour FF. Effect of aromatherapy with orange essential oil on salivary cortisol and pulse rate in children during dental treatment: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Adv Biomed Res. 2013;2:10.
  8. Lehrner J, Marwinski G, Lehr S, et al. Ambient odors of orange and lavender reduce anxiety and improve mood in a dental office. Physiol Behav. 2005;86(1-2):92-95.
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  12. Jones C. The efficacy of lavender oil on perineal trauma: a review of the evidence. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2011;17(4):215-220.
  13. Vakilian K, Atarha M, Bekhradi R, Et Al. Healing advantages of lavender essential oil during episiotomy recovery: a clinical trial. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2011;17(1):50-53.
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Fear of Dental Visits

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  2. Locker D. Psychosocial consequences of dental fear and anxiety. Commun Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2003;31:144–51.
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Nanoemulsion of Essential Oils

Borges RS, Lima ES, Keita H et al. Anti-inflammatory and antialgic actions of a nanoemulsion of Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oil and a molecular docking study of its major chemical constituents. Inflammopharmacology. 2017 Jul 13. doi: 10.1007/s10787-017-0374-8. 
 

Linalool and Blood Vessels
Kang P, Seol GH. Linalool elicits vasorelaxation of mouse aortae through activation of guanylyl cyclase and K(+) channels. J Pharm Pharmacol.2015;67(5):714-719.
 

A Chemist's Perspective: Cannabinoids, Cannabis, and Caryophyllene



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Lavender Oil and Serotonin

 

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The Many Benefits of Quercetin


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The Necessity of Sleep

 

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Sunlight Energizes T-Cells
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Oxidized Monoterpenes
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Safety of Peppermint (menthol) and Eucalyptus (1,8-cineole) Use in Children

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Essential Oil Cellular Activity

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Peppermint & Ion Channels

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Is it Safe to Ingest Essential Oils?

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A Fresh Look at Dilution 

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Unique Character of Essential Oils

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Internal Use of Essential Oils

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Mucous Membranes and Essential Oils 

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Bioactivity of Essential Oils

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Essential Oil Metabolism

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Essential Oil Topical Application: To Dilute or Not to Dilute

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Health & Wellness
 

Spearmint, Sweet Orange Flower, and Exercise

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Children's Supplements
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The Science of doTERRA Breathe®
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Blends for the Holidays
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Sprint to a New You, in the New Year
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Herbal Tea for the Holidays
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Partnering to Workout Success
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The Higher the Intensity, the Greater the Benefit
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Turmeric and Metabolism
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What You Didn't Know About HIIT
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Maintaining Bone Health for Women
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Joint Health
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Weight-Bearing Exercise and Bone Health
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Clementine Essential Oil
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Children's Eye Health
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IQ Mega
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Laurel Leaf

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Which Foods Are Good for Skin?

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UV Damage and Sunscreen

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Is the Sun Good or Bad for Your Skin?

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doTERRA DigestZen Digestive Blend

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Improving Gut Health with Probiotic and Prebiotic Supplements

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Essential Beard Oil

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doTERRA Anti-Aging Eye Cream

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doTERRA Phytoestrogen Essential Complex

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doTERRA Bone Nutrient Essential Complex

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Wild Orange Spotlight

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Aromatherapy Massage with Geranium Essential Oil Reduces Pre-Menstrual Discomforts
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Impact of Sitting on Lifespan
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Exercise and Mental Health
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High Intensity Exercise and your Liver
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Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) and Metabolic Health
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Bioavailability and the Lifelong Vitality Pack 

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The Truth About Potatoes
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Circadian Rhythms and Weight Management

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Sleep Deprivation and Dehydration

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Protein Before Bed

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Love on the Brain

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Lifting is Good for the Heart

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Sleep for Your Heart's Sake!

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Happiness and Physical Health 

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Stressed Out? All You Need is Love!

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Aerobic Fitness and Mortality Risk

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Resolving for Success

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Peppermint Oil and Athletic Performance

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Dietary Fluctuation and Cardiovascular Health

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Grip Strength and Disease-Specific Mortality

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Health Through the Holidays

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Sleep Deprivation and Weight Management

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Acetyl-L-Carnitine Deficiency and Mood

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Childhood Obesity and Food Rewards

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Essential Fatty Acids and Cognitive Function
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The Benefits of Exercise May be Controlled by a Molecular "Switch"

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Long-Term Stimulant Use and Sleep

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Exercise Intensity and Chronic Disease

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"Leaning" on Leptin

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Chocolate Milk for Recovery

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Exercise and Chronic Back Pain

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Benefits of Lifelong Exercise

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Healthy Lifestyle Habits

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Healthy Food Choices Start in the Brain

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Benefits of Yoga for Kids

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Vitamin D and Visceral Fat

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Exercise Impacts Labor Outcomes

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Isometric Yoga to Reduce Fatigue

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Essential Oils Support the Cardiovascular System

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Sleep and Sugar Intake

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Household Cleaning and Respiratory Health

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Eggs and Health Myths

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Physical Fitness in Children

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Smartphones and Mental Health

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Impact of Poor Air Quality

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Living a Life of Health and Vitality

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Sleep Cycle and Life Expectancy

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Effects of Caloric Restriction on Overall Health

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Eating Slowly

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Cognitive Function and Yoga

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You Can't Out-Train a Bad Diet

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Helping Teens Maintain Clear Skin

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Overeating and the Brain

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What We Eat vs. How We Feel

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Bone Health and Exercise

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Energy-Dense Food and Weight Gain
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids from Plants
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The Key to Strength May Not Be Your Muscles

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Skin Care Routine

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Gut Microbiome Health 

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Ancestry and Your Health
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Magnesium and Bone Health

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Gym Membership

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Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Obesity
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Morning Workout Appetite Cues
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Smart, but Risky, Phones
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Overeating "Healthy" Foods
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Eating Out, Eating More

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Filling Up with H2O
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Impulsivity and BMI
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Eat the Rainbow
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High Sugar Diet & Lifespan

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Sugary Sickness
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Waking up with Light
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Exercise Is Not a Cure-All
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Sleep Patterns and Homeostatic Hunger Mechanisms

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Support vs. Competition

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Nutrient-Dense Foods and Lifespan

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Building Muscle in Old Age
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Mindful Meditation
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Don't Forget to Eat Your Quercetin and Galangin

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Music and Exercise

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Exercise and Biological Aging
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The Dangers of Yo-Yo Dieting
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Exercise and Laughter
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Exercise May Keep Your Brain Young 
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Weighing in on Health
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Core Strength 101

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Exhaling Fat

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Dieting May Improve Mood and Overall Quality of Life
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Slim by Design: Designing a Healthy Food Environment
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The Hormone Leptin and Weight Loss

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Dieting and Weight Gain
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Cross-Training and Carbohydrate Intake
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Health Impacts of Work Commuting
Hoehner C, Barlow C, Allen P, Schootman M. Commuting distance, cardiorespiratory fitness, and metabolic risk. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2013; 42(6):571-578.

Exercising for Pleasure
Zenko Z, Ekkekakis P, Ariely D. Can you have vigorous exercise and enjoy it too? Ramping intensity down increases postexercise, remembered, and forecasted pleasure. Journal of Sport & Exercise Physiology. 2016;38(2):149-159.

Breakfast

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Sleep Deprivation and Junk Food
Greer S, Goldstein A, Walker M. The impact of sleep deprivation on food desire in the human brain. Nature Communications. 2013; 4:2259. doi:10.1038/ncomms3259

Planning for Weight Management Success 

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Sleep: Lavender & L-Theanine 

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Exercise and Stress Resilience

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Too Much of a Good Thing? When "Healthy" Nutritional Habits Backfire
Du Toit G, Roberts G, Sayre PH, et al. Randomized Trial of Peanut Consumption in Infants at Risk for Peanut Allergy. N Engl J Med.2015:803-813. 

Expanding Lifespan
Ristow M, Schmeisser S. Extending life span by increasing oxidative stress. Free Radic Biol Med. 2011; 51(2):327-336.

The Importance of Core Strength in Aging
Granacher U, Golhofer A, et al. The importance of trunk muscle strength for balance, functional performance, and fall prevention in seniors: a systematic review. Sports Med. 2013; 43(7):627-41.

Prenatal Cravings
Orloff N & Hormes J. Pickles and ice cream! Food cravings in pregnancy: hypothesis, preliminary evidence, and directions for future research. Front Psych. 2014; 5(1076):1-39.

Green Exercise

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Junk Food and Bloog Sugar Regulation

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Sugary Drinks and Diabetes
Imamura F, O'Connor L, Ye Z, et al. Consumption of sugar sweetened beverages, artificially sweetened beverages, and fruit juice and incidence of type 2 diabetes: systematic review, meta-analysis, and estimation of population attributable fraction. Br J Sports Med. 2016; 50(8); 496-504.

Women and Resistance Training

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Sarcopenia: Anti-Aging Benefits of Strength Training

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Working out Your Mental Muscles
O'Connor P, Herring M, and Carvalho A. Mental health benefits of strength training in adults. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2010: 4(5): 377-396.

Running Barefoot
Alloway R, Alloway T, Magyari P, Floyd S. An exploratory study investigating the effects of barefoot running on working memory. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 2016: 122(2): 432.

Short Bursts of High-Intensity Exercise for Cardiovascular Health
Gillen JB, Martin BJ, MacInnis MJ, Skelly LE, Tarnopolsky MA, Gibala MJ. Twelve Weeks of Sprint Interval Training Improves Indices of Cardiometabolic Health Similar to Traditional Endurance Training despite a Five-Fold Lower Exercise Volume and Time Commitment. PLoS One. 2016; 11(4):e0154075.

Fructose and Omega-3s
Meng Q, Ying Z, Noble E, et al. Systems Nutrigenomics Reveals Brain Gene Networks Linking Metabolic and Brain Disorders. EBioMedicine. 2016.

The Unity of Yoga and Essential Oils

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The Science of Satiety

  1. Rolls BJ, Roe LS. Effect of the volume of liquid food infused intragastrically on satiety in women. Physiol Behav. 2002;76(4-5):623-631.
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  3. Duraffourd C, De Vadder F, Goncalves D, et al. Mu-opioid receptors and dietary protein stimulate a gut-brain neural circuitry limiting food intake. Cell. 2012;150(2):377-388.
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  5. Levitsky DA, Pacanowski CR. Effect of skipping breakfast on subsequent energy intake. Physiol Behav. 2013;119:9-16.
  6. Schoenfeld BJ, Aragon AA, Krieger JW. Effects of meal frequency on weight loss and body composition: a meta-analysis. Nutr Rev.2015;73(2):69-82. 

Microplex MVp™ Meets, Not Exceeds, Recommended Dietary Intakes

  1. Yetley EA. Multivitamin and multimineral dietary supplements: definitions, characterization, bioavailability, and drug interactions. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007;85(1):269S - 276.
  2. Gregory J. Case study: Folate bioavailability. J Nutr. 2001;131:1376S - 1382S.

 Science For Kids

 

 STEM Education

  1. Lessard S., et al. JNK regulates muscle remodeling via myostatin/SMAD inhibition. Nature Communications.2018;9(3030).
  2. Lessard S., et al. Resistance to aerobic exercise training causes metabolic dysfunction and reveals novel exercise-regulated signaling networks. Diabetes. 2013;62: 2717–2727.

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