Discover Melissa Essential Oil

Want to know more about Melissa Essential Oil?

As a rare and expensive oil Melissa has lots of uses and benefits.

It may surprise you to learn the name “Melissa” comes from the Greek word for honey bee. 

It is also known as lemon balm due to the sweet, fresh, citrus-like fragrance of Melissa, which was known to attract honeybees. 

Melissa has been used as part of traditional health practices in Europe for over 2,000 years.

One of it's main benefits is it has a positive effect on your mood. Not only that it can help to calm your feelings when you apply it topically.

PRIMARY BENEFITS  

• When used topically, Melissa can help promote feelings of relaxation. 
• Two of the main chemical constituents of Melissa essential oil are geranial and neral. These two chemicals contain soothing properties that make this essential oil a perfect oil for relaxation. 
• Melissa essential oil is valued for its fresh, sweet, and citrus-like aroma which is uplifting. 
• Melissa is known for its soothing properties and its ability to help calm tension and to make you feel calmer and less anxious. 
• Melissa may help support a healthy immune system when taken internally
Applying Melissa essential oil to your skin will help lessen feelings of stress and promote emotional well-being.
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USES 

• To help your immune system, dilute one drop of Melissa essential oil into 4 fl. oz. of liquid and drink.
• You can also take Melissa essential oil internally by putting Melissa oil into a veggie capsule and ingesting it like a dietary supplement.
• To help support your body’s immune system, place one to two drops of Melissa essential oil under the tongue or on the roof of the mouth and then swallow. Directly placing an
• appropriate quantity of Melissa essential oil into your mouth is an easy and quick way to receive the internal benefits of Melissa oil.
• In the kitchen, Melissa oil can be used to flavour a variety of different foods and drinks such as teas, ice cream, and some fish dishes.
• Add to moisturiser to rejuvenate your skin and refresh your mind.
• Add Melissa oil to your moisturiser or to a spray bottle with water and spritz your face.
• Rub on your forehead, shoulders, or chest for feelings of calm and to promote emotional well-being.
• After a long day, let your mind and body relax and unwind with a massage featuring Melissa essential oil.
• Use Melissa oil before bedtime to promote a relaxing environment by diffusing it.
• For optimal relaxation, apply Melissa oil topically or put a few drops of Melissa oil into a diffuser.
• Before a stressful event, whether it is a speech, presentation or performance, to calm your nerves apply one to two drops of Melissa essential oil to the palms of your hands and cup your hands over your nose and inhale.

OILS THAT BLEND WELL WITH MELISSA ARE:

Citrus oils as well as dōTERRA On Guard®, Geranium, Lavender, Rose, Basil, and Frankincense essential oils for diffusion.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

For massage, mix 5 drops with 10 ml carrier oil. 

For bath, mix 5 drops with 5 ml carrier oil. 

For perfuming, mix 1 drop to 10 drops carrier oil. 

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Discover Lemongrass Essential Oil

Discovering Lemongrass Essential Oil

Did you know doTERRA aims to help small farmers across the globe to have a living through growing the plants which make their wonderful oils?

Lemongrass is a great example. It is grown by family farmers in Southern India. 

How Lemongrass Oil is made.

It is labour intensive to harvest lemongrass because it is harvested by hand using a sickle, but for generations it has been a way of life for Southern Indian families. Southern India has high levels of rain fall in the area which creates a higher citral content in the lemongrass to make it superior for essential oil use.

It is a five mile hike up a steep mountain for the farmers during harvest time and they work for roughly seven days to harvest a 100-acre plantation. 

Once the lemongrass is harvested and gathered, the farmers walk the five miles back down the mountain, each carrying a lemongrass bundle on top of their head.

Lemongrass is steam distilled and goes through stages of refining, filtration, and blending. 

The oil then undergoes a series of tests before it qualifies for export—the oil must be of the highest quality to be acceptable to distribute and to meet the high standards demanded by doTERRA so you get the very best essential oil. 

Lemongrass is a citrus and smoky essential oil with a refreshing and herbaceous aroma which has many benefits.

You may recognise it as an ingredient used in Asian cuisine for soups, teas, curries, and seafood and when used internally can support healthy digestion.

It's pungent aroma makes Lemongrass a good oil for massage.

It has purifying benefits for the skin.

It also promotes a positive outlook.  

You can use it topically, aromatically, or internally.

Lemongrass Essential Oil Uses and Benefits

• Lemongrass includes aldehydes, which are known for their ability to maintain healthy gastrointestinal function when ingested. Add a few drops of Lemongrass oil to your food or beverages to add flavour and provide dietary support. 
• For healthy digestive function place a few drops in a doTERRA Veggie Capsule.
• For even better benefits to your digestive system try combining Lemongrass oil with Peppermint oil.
• Lemongrass has been a common ingredient to add flavour to Asian soups, curries, beef, fish, teas, and more. It is also widely used in baked goods or candies in the food industry because of its distinct flavour.  Add a few drops to entrees or meat dishes. 
• The aldehydes in Lemongrass essential oil have another benefit. They help to naturally repel insects, bugs and mosquitos. Try diffusing Lemongrass essential oil inside or outside or applying it topically to your skin to help keep bugs away. 
• If you are feeling nervous or have mental fatigue pop some drops of lemongrass into your diffuser.
• Diffusing lemongrass can help give you a more positive outlook and heighten your awareness.
• To quickly get the aromatic benefits of Lemongrass, place one drop in the palm of your hand, rub your hands together, and inhale softly for up to 30 seconds or longer as desired.
• Lemongrass is a soothing oil with purifying benefits for the skin, making it a great oil for massage along with the refreshing aroma. 
•  If you use Lemongrass essential oil for massage, dilute it with a carrier oil like doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil. Apply the diluted oil to muscles and joints for a soothing sensation that makes for a tranquil massage.
• You can utilise the soothing qualities of Lemongrass after exercise. 
• You can also dilute Lemongrass and apply it after a long run for a refreshing feeling. 
• Lemongrass contains purifying and toning benefits for the skin, and can be used in your skin care routine to help promote pure, toned skin. 
• Add a few drops of Lemongrass essential oil to your daily cleanser or moisturiser to help tone and purify skin. 
• Similar to TeaTree, Lemongrass oil can also help promote the appearance of healthy fingernails and toenails. To experience these benefits of Lemongrass, try combining it with TeaTree essential oil and apply the mixture to your fingernails and toenails to help them look and feel clean.

Looking for an essential oil recipe that uses Lemongrass essential oil?

Coconut Lemongrass Red Lentil Soup and enjoy the unique flavours of Lemongrass, ginger root, coconut milk, lentils, and more.

Warm and satisfying, this soup is great for any occasion.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 large onions, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic finely chopped or pressed
1 tablespoons fresh ginger root, minced
1–2 drops Lemongrass oil
4 tablespoons tomato paste
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
4 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 cups vegetable broth
2 cans coconut milk
4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
3 cups dried red lentils
4–6 handfuls baby spinach
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions  

1. Heat coconut oil over medium heat; add onion, garlic, and fresh ginger. Cook until onion is translucent then add carrots and sauté five to seven minutes.
2. Add tomato paste, curry powder, and red pepper flakes; cook for another one to two minutes stirring constantly until all vegetables are coated and flavours combined.
3.  Add vegetable broth, coconut milk, diced tomatoes, and lentils. Cover and bring to a boil on medium high heat; reduce to simmer (low heat).
4. Add Lemongrass essential oil and cook for approx. 30 minutes until lentils are cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
6. Garnish with one tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro and one tablespoon sour cream.

Tip: Add some brown sugar for a sweeter curry taste.

Plant Description

The evergreen lemongrass plant, also known as Cymbopogon flexuosus, is a tall, perennial plant native to India and other surrounding countries. 

Lemongrass has long, aromatic leaves that are cut and steam-distilled to produce Lemongrass essential oil. 

The lemongrass plant is often used to extract essential oil to be used in perfumes, detergents, soaps, etc. The oil can also be taken internally, which makes lemongrass quite popular in the food industry for baked goods, gums, and candies.

Chemistry of Lemongrass Oil

Main Chemical Components: Geranial, neral

The chemical makeup of Lemongrass essential oil includes the constituents geranial and neral, which are aldehydes. 

Aldehydes are known for their distinctly potent fragrances.

Aldehydes in Lemongrass essential oil can also help cleanse surfaces and can even lessen feelings of stress when diffused. 

Essential oils with geranial and neral are soothing aldehydes and are particularly known for helping to maintain healthy gastrointestinal function when used internally. 

Lemongrass has similarities in structure with Melissa oil and both are both soothing oils.

Oils that Blend Well With Lemongrass Oil

Because Lemongrass oil includes subtle citrus notes; a pungent, smoky aroma; and a refreshing, herbaceous scent.

Blend it will oils with similar qualities such as the herbal scents of Basil, the fresh aroma of Spearmint, or the warm, spicy fragrance of Cardamom oil. 

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Discover Rosemary Essential Oil

Did you know Rosemary is a member of the mint family?  Rosmarinus officinalis is a highly aromatic shrub that is most widely known for its use in traditional dishes like potatoes, stuffing, lamb, turkey, chicken, and more. 

Ancient people like the Egyptians, Romans, Hebrews, and Greeks considered rosemary to be sacred, and it was often used by healers in these early cultures. 

Native to Mediterranean areas, this fragrant plant produces leaves from which Rosemary oil is extracted.

You may think of Rosemary as something you associate with cooking. However this versatile herbaceous and energising oil can also help to promote healthy-looking hair, as part of a relaxing massage and even for healthy digestion.

Rosemary Essential Oil Uses and Benefits

Rosemary essential oil has renewing properties both energising and settling particularly when diffusing the oil. If you need to study, remember content for a presentation or finish a project, diffusing Rosemary oil can be helpful because it can help maintain concentration. It has a wonderful renewing, green aroma to help you to focus on the task at hand.

You'll be familiar with Rosemary in the kitchen right? Good news is Rosemary essential oil can be used as a substitute in your favourite dishes. By adding one to two drops of Rosemary oil to meats or traditional entrees you'll be adding some great flavour and helping to support healthy digestion. Add a drop of Rosemary oil to make your mashed potatoes flavoursome.

ROSEMARY MASHED POTATOES

with Rosemary essential oil

SERVINGS:4–6

PREP TIME:15 MIN

COOK TIME:30 MIN

DIFFICULTY:EASY

INGREDIENTS:

4 medium Yukon gold potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons oil
1 small red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 drops Rosemary oil
½ cup milk
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place potatoes in pot with enough salted water to cover. Cook 30 minutes or until tender and drain.
2. Add butter to potatoes and set aside.
3. Add oil, garlic, and onions to skillet and cook until tender.
4. Mash potatoes with onion mixture, milk, Rosemary oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

TIPS:

Add more butter for additional flavour.

As you know doTerra Oils are very pure so you can take your Rosemary essential oil internally to help reduce occasional fatigue and nervous tension as well as to support healthy internal organ function? Add a few drops of Rosemary oil to a glass of water or to a doTERRA Veggie Capsule.

If you need to relax allow the renewing properties of Rosemary essential oil to soothe your body and soul at the end of a long day by creating a relaxing essential oil bath. Combine Rosemary, Frankincense, and Epsom salts into a warm bath for a nice relaxing experience.

If you want radiant and healthy looking hair look no further then Rosemary essential oil by using it was a nice stimulating scalp massage. Want to make it even better? Use Tee Tree and Rosemary oil together. Use Rosemary oil when stying or grooming your hair to keep it looking gorgeous.

Rosemary oil has a rejuvenating scent as well as renewing qualities, which makes it the perfect choice for massage. Use Rosemary oil with a carrier oil like doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil and applying it during massage. Wintergreen oil helps to cool and relax the skin so add this with with your Rosemary oil for a soothing massage experience. If it is a relaxing massage you want, mix some Lavender oil with Rosemary oil for total stress reduction.

Chemistry of Rosemary Oil

Main Chemical Components: 1,8-Cineole, a-pinene, camphor

Rosemary oil includes the chemical constituents 1,8 Cineole and alpha pinene, which are generally known for their renewing properties. 

In fact a-pinene and camphor are the monoterpenes responsible for Rosemary oil’s ability to deter insects but also make Rosemary oil stimulating hence the enhancing effects on mood. 

Oils that Blend Well with Rosemary Oil

With a herbaceous and energising aroma Rosemary oil mixes well with citrus oils such as Wild Orange or Lemon. Because of its herbal scent it also blends well with floral oils like Lavender or Jasmine, but if you like a warmer more woody scent try it with oils like Cedarwood and Frankincense.

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Why does antioxidant support matter?

What is oxidative stress?

An imbalance between the production of free radicals and your body’s ability to counteract them influences your overall well-being and is known as oxidative stress.

Free radicals in your body are oxygen containing molecules with an uneven number of electrons, which means they react with other molecules and because they do this so easily it can cause a cascading effect on other molecules. Your cells have molecules in them known as antioxidants and these give electrons to unbalanced free radicals to balance them and stop cellular degradation.

Antioxidants can help free radicals stabilise and become less reactive. A properly functioning free radical will help your body to fight off pathogens, which can lead to infections.

If there are not enough antioxidants present in your body then the free radicals can cause damage to DNA, proteins and fatty tissue and over time could lead to disease.

Foods which help prevent oxidative stress

Oxidative stress can be prevented through a healthy diet with fruit and vegetables such as citrus fruit, prunes, dark greens, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, olives, berries and cherries.

Other sources of antioxidants are from fish and nuts, green tea, turmeric, vitamins C and E, onion, garlic and cinnamon.

Whole foods contain antioxidants in abundance, but it can be difficult to get the right amounts that your body needs so it has peak cellular health.

Lifestyle changes you can make to help

Your lifestyle will also affect your levels of oxidative stress.

Regular exercise can help improve your lifespan, lessen the effects of ageing and decrease your chances of getting diseases and or cancer.

Sleeping well helps your body to repair itself and will improve your mood. It's not about lots of sleep, it's about quality of sleep.

Eat balanced meals. Oversized portions are difficult for your body to digest, while constantly eating causes stress on your body. Make sure you eat sufficient amounts to fuel your body.

Avoid alcohol. If you like to drink alcohol do so in moderation and limit your intake. As with eating avoid binge drinking to keep yourself healthy.

Avoid chemicals in your home and everyday products. Products for your home as well as for your personal use such as hand-washes and shampoos etc that you buy from your local supermarket may have hidden chemicals you are unaware of. Household cleaning products can contain very harsh chemicals, which are harmful to you and the environment.

Look after your skin especially when exposing yourself to the sun. Wear a hat and sunglasses and avoid being outside when the sun it at its most harshest. In hot weather avoid being in the sun for long periods of time and risking sun burn. Even on days when there is no sun out be aware of the damage caused by UV rays and wear suitable protection.

Take greener modes of travel or walk when you can.

DDR Prime Softgels Product Description

DDR Prime Cellular Complex softgels offers an easy way to get dietary antioxidant support in a convenient capsule. The proprietary blend of essential oils in DDR Prime, including Clove, Thyme, Wild Orange, Frankincense, Lemongrass, Summer Savoury, and Niaouli, offer antioxidant support for protection against oxidative stress.

What Makes DDR Prime Softgels Unique?

Each of the individual oils have been shown to provide support of cellular integrity and when combined together this makes their effect even more powerful to give the very best support for your body's natural free-radical defence system.

Frankincense, Wild Orange, and Clove oil have all been shown to promote a healthy response to free radicals.

Thyme and Niaouli essential oils support cellular immunity and overall cellular health.

Summer Savoury supports your body’s natural mechanisms to deal with oxidative stress.

Lemongrass oil can protect against environmental threats.

DDR Prime Softgels Uses and Benefits

Healthy cellular integrity is important for overall well-being and DDR Prime Softgels help support cellular immunity and cellular health and promotes healthy responses to oxidative stress for optimal well-being.

The disruption of free radicals can cause a myriad of negative health effects and the essential oil blend contained within DDR Prime Softgels supports the body’s own defence mechanisms against free radicals.

Whatever you are doing or wherever you are, you can take DDR Prime Softgels anytime anywhere. Simply place a bottle in your purse, travel bag, or on your desk at work.

How to Take DDR Prime Softgels

Take two softgels daily with a meal (may be taken one each, morning and evening). Recommended for adult use only.

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10 Things to do in Autumn or Fall

What can you do in Autumn or Fall?

Around this time of year you may want to be curling up at home rather than staying out and no doubt you'll be cooking food with richer and fuller flavours to help warm your senses.

There's lots of things you can do in autumn. Here's a few ideas you could try.

1. Carving pumpkins 
2. Making pumpkin soup or pie
3. Watching a fireworks display
4. Kicking up leaves on an autumn walk
5. Go on a lantern trail in a park
6. Go to village scarecrow festival
7. Drink hot chocolate
8. Pick apples
9. Curling up on the sofa to watch a film or tell a scary story 
10. Visit a maize maze

There's sure to be something you'll enjoy doing.

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Super creamy and warm, this soup is perfect for a cold winter day.

Ingredients
¼ cup medium diced onion
¼ cup medium diced celery
¼ cup small diced carrot
3 cups medium diced butternut squash (or pumpkin)
2–3 cups chicken stock
½ cup heavy cream or evaporated skim milk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 drops Cardamom oil
2 drops Cinnamon Bark oil

Instructions
Roast first four ingredients in 350° F oven; when nicely browned put in sauce pan.
Add two cups chicken stock, heavy cream, salt and pepper.
Simmer until just boiling, place in food processor.
Puree until smooth, add more stock if needed for smooth, soupy texture.
Add Cardamom and Cinnamon Bark oils.
Add more seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Discover doTERRA Harvest Spice the gathering blend.

Harvest Spice is designed using oils associated with heartwarming memories.

The unique and thoughtful blend of Cassia, Clove, Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Nutmeg and Cinnamon Bark creates a warm, spicy, smooth aroma reminiscent of Autumn. 

This blend is perfect for the Autumnal months when the nights are closing in and the days getting shorter and creates feelings of warmth and happiness.

When applied topically, Harvest Spice may help boost mood due to the addition of Eucalyptus essential oil. In addition, Cedarwood essential oil is known to provide grounding benefits.

USES

Add a drop to your favourite doTERRA moisturiser. 

Gift to friends and family to celebrate the changing seasons. 

Apply topically to enjoy the warm, spicy, Autumn-like aroma. 

Roll on the bottoms of your feet for a warm and grounded feeling.

Diffuse to boost your mood and to create a warm, cozy and inviting atmosphere in your home.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

FOR TOPICAL OR DIFFUSION ONLY

For massage, mix 5 drops with ≈ 10 ml carrier oil. For bath, mix 5 drops with ≈ 5 ml carrier oil. For perfuming, mix 1 drop to 10 drops carrier oil. Add 3 to 4 drops to your diffuser.

dōTERRA goes to great lengths to create their  CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade™ essential oils. The purity and power of their essential oils comes from plants that have been grown and harvested in their ideal environments and then distilled and tested for purity and potency. These careful processes produce high-quality, pure, and potent essential oils. 

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