Essential oils (EO) are getting quite the press lately and more and more people seem to know about them, already use them, or have been exposed to them in some shape or form. Just today I was getting my teeth cleaned and when I was speaking to my hygienist about how I do not take any synthetic drugs and I only use EO she chimed right in and said she had been to a class and bought an entire kit for to replace her medicine cabinet! We even use the same line.
For those not exposed to this new approach to wellness (some may call it "healthcare"), let me share a few EO facts:
- EO are 50-70 times more powerful than herbs.
- They kill bacteria and inhibit the growth of viruses.
- They enter the bloodstream within 30 seconds.
- EO are a natural antibiotic and have the ability to kill bacteria.
- EO can be used topically, aromatically, or internally (not all brands).
- EO are safer, cheaper and often more effective than modern medicine.
So that's what I want to share, what the difference is between dōTERRA CPTG (certified pure therapeutic grade) EO vs. others. I don't believe in slamming other products because I know there is something out there for everyone, but I do want to educate others on the importance of quality and process.
- The lowest grade of essential oils are synthetic and are produced in labs that have copied the components of the oil. These oils are very low quality and are used in lotions and perfumes.
- Next are food grade essential oils. These are used to flavor foods like lemon in salad dressings or cinnamon chewing gum.
- The next grade, intended for a health benefit, is therapeutic grade. This has held the standard in the essential oil industry for the last 30 years. These are the oils that are found in health food stores and used in the health industry. These oils have served well but now things are even better.
dōTERRA has established a new standard in essential oils called Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (or CPTG). dōTERRA set this standard by demanding the highest quality in all aspects of growing, processing, and distributing essential oils. dōTERRA is committed to obtaining oils from the original source. So they buy oils from growers that they select, train and monitor from all over the world. For example, Lavender comes from France and Frankincense comes directly from Oman. After the oils are
obtained, they are processed in the manner best suited to that plant. Then they undergo third party testing in two independent labs to certify each batch of oil is pure. There are no synthetics, impurities or chemicals. If a batch does not meet this high standard, it does not make its way into bottles.
I have used dōTERRA EO in my yoga practice for over five years now and have replaced any synthetic medicine for myself and children with it, too! My 12-year-old daughter even carries her own travel kit of oils. Her most used oil is a blend of anise, caraway, coriander, fennel, ginger, peppermint, and tarragon to assist in a nervous and/or upset tummy as well as digestive issues. I diffuse in the home and studio, drink lemon EO daily for my immune system, use a blend of wild orange, clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and rosemary for cleaning and so much more!
If you would like more information on dōTERRA, would like to purchase or schedule an in-home or office workshop, please contact MJ here.
(This information is purely opinion and not meant to be used to replace doctor recommended medicine. Always consult a doctor before using anything new as an answer to and ailment or illness.)
