Origin: a Latin derivative
meaning "Gift of the Earth."
dōTERRA[doh-teh-ruh]
Origin: a Latin derivative
meaning "Gift of the Earth."
Research News
Holy Basil
Bergamot Mint
Davana
Enteric Coating
Epigenetics
The Science Behind Blue Lotus Touch
Magnolia
Neuronal Signaling and Copaiba
Proteomic Evaluation of Copaiba
The Science of Ginger
7 Ways to Stay Calm During Stressful Situations
5 Scientifically Proven Stress Management Techniques
How to Enjoy Restful Sleep Each Night
10 Tips to Stop Anxious Feelings in Their Tracks
7 Ways Rest and Sleep Benefit Your Well-Being
5 Emotional Signs of Stress
Five Ways Stress Can Be Beneficial to Your Overall Vitality and Well-Being
Five SImple Ways to Relax
Five Signs You Need to Rest and Relax
The Science of Neroli
The Science of Helichrysum
Benefits and Uses of Black Spruce
Know the Science Behind Adaptiv Calming Blend
Black Spruce
What is Celery Seed Essential Oil?
Citronella Essential Oil
How Do You Use Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil?
Yarrow|Pom Body Renewal Serum
dōTERRA Yarrow|Pom Cellular Beauty Complex Capsules
Adaptiv Calming Blend Capsules and GABA
Chemistry of Manuka Essential Oil
Peppermint Softgels
Why is Clinical Research Important?
What is Proteomics?
Rose Essential Oil
Tamer Digestive Blend
Turmeric Dual Chamber Capsule
Zembrin: Adaptiv Calming Blend Capsules
Copaiba Softgels
Get to Know doTERRA Balance® Grounding Blend
What is Cedarwood Essential Oil Used For?
doTERRA On Guard® Sanitizing Mist
doTERRA Cananga Essential Oil
Alpha-Pinene and Limonene for Cellular Health
What Supplements Help with Digestion? Try DigestZen Terrazyme®.
The Science of Wintergreen
Increase Your Sense of Focus with doTERRA Island Mint®
Natural Cleaning with doTERRA On Guard® Cleaner Concentrate
What Is Summer Savory Essential Oil?
The Science of Aroma and Touch
The Science of Cypress
Chemistry of Pink Pepper
Keeping Pets Healthy and Happy
Lemon Myrtle
doTERRA Breathe® and the Science of Sighing
Yarrow|Pom
Fennel Oil and Curcumin Extract for Bowel Regularity
Copaiba Meta-Analysis
Peppermint Essential Oil and Cognitive Function
Essential Oil Mouthwash Trials
Gastroprotective Effects of Ginger and Turmeric Essential Oils
Turmeric Essential Oil
AromaTouch® Hand Technique Study
Carvone
Cinnamaldehyde
Cuminal/Cuminaldehyde
Carvacrol
Bornyl Acetate
doTERRA Black Pepper Study
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
Eugenol
doTERRA Black Pepper Study
Chamazulene
Bees and Essential Oils
doTERRA On Guard® Study
Chemistry of doTERRA Breathe® Respiratory Drops
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
Caryophyllene Supports Osteoblast Function
doTERRA Bergamot Study
Linalyl Acetate
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
Thymoquinone Interacts with DNA
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
doTERRA Vetiver Study
doTERRA Oregano Oil Study
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
Santalol
Chemistry of Douglas Fir Essential Oil
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
Eucalyptol
doTERRA Anchor Chemistry
doTERRA Align Chemistry
doTERRA Arise Chemistry
Chemistry of Siberian Fir Oil
The Science of Blue Tansy
Endocannabinoids Explained
Copaiba Essential Oil
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
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
doTERRA Lemongrass Study
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
Red Mandarin
Sunny Citrus
Terpinen-4-ol
Citronellol
Linalyl Acetate
Limonene
Linalool
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
The Chemistry of Petitgrain Essential Oil
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
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
Caryophyllene is a Cannabinoid
Terpenes in the Air
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
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
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
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
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
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
Age, Memory, and Essential Oils
Psychological and Neurological Effects of Roman Chamomile
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
Fear of Dental Visits
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
Lavender Oil and Serotonin
The Many Benefits of Quercetin
Anand David AV, Arulmoli R, Parasuraman S. Overviews of biological importance of quercetin: A bioactive flavonoid. Phcog Rev 2016;10:84-9.
The Necessity of Sleep
Sunlight Energizes T-Cells
Phan T, Jaruga B, Pingle S, Bandyopadhyay B, Ahern G. Intrinsic photosensitivity enhances motility of T lymphocytes. Scientific Reports. 2016;6:39479.
Oxidized Monoterpenes
Brared Christensson J, Karlberg A-T, Andersen KE, et al. Oxidized limonene and oxidized linalool - concomitant contact allergy to common fragrance terpenes. Contact Dermatitis. 2016;74(5):273-280.
Safety of Peppermint (menthol) and Eucalyptus (1,8-cineole) Use in Children
Essential Oil Cellular Activity
Peppermint & Ion Channels
Is it Safe to Ingest Essential Oils?
A Fresh Look at Dilution
Unique Character of Essential Oils
Internal Use of Essential Oils
Mucous Membranes and Essential Oils
Bioactivity of Essential Oils
Essential Oil Metabolism
Essential Oil Topical Application: To Dilute or Not to Dilute
Health & Wellness
Spearmint, Sweet Orange Flower, and Exercise
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The Science of doTERRA Breathe®
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Reduce Toxic Load
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Rest & Managing Stress
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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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Clementine Essential Oil
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doTERRA Bone Nutrient Essential Complex
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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
Junk Food and Bloog Sugar Regulation
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
Sarcopenia: Anti-Aging Benefits of Strength Training
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
The Science of Satiety
Microplex MVp™ Meets, Not Exceeds, Recommended Dietary Intakes
Science For Kids
STEM Education
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