Ocotea Essential Oil

If you are like me, when you first saw the word “Ocotea” some questions immediately popped into your mind: What is it? What can it do for me? And most of all...how do I pronounce it? Here are some answers.

Ocotea (pronounced: Oh-koh-tay-ah) is a tropical plant found primarily in the Americas. There are over 300 species of Ocotea, many of them being evergreen trees. Young Living's Ocotea essential oil is made from the female trees of the species Ocotea quixos, which are grown and distilled on Young Living's farm in Ecuador. Ocotea trees are often huge, with some growing to be 60 feet tall or higher.

Thyme Essential Oil

My step-dad is an organic grower, and I am an organic foodie, so we love talking about organic gardening, recipes, and food preparation. Whenever he visits, we can kill an entire afternoon drinking glasses of fresh-made veggie juice (usually made from the stuff from his garden), and talking about nothing but organic food.

The other day, he brought over a bag of fresh produce, including a small bunch of Thyme. The little sprigs smelled fantastic and looked so lovely that I stuck them in a vase where I can easily pull off a few bits whenever I need them for cooking. That vase is sitting before me as I type this.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Cananga odarata, commonly known as Ylang ylang, is a tropical tree that is used worldwide to create perfume. Pronounced “Ee-lang ee-lang”, this species is a favorite among essential oil enthusiasts due to its sweet floral fragrance. In traditional folk medicine it is used for stress, tension, circulatory issues, beautifying skin and hair. and also as an aphrodisiac. So what does scientific research have to say about this heavenly scented oil? Here are some of the ways that Ylang ylang is being studied right now.

Peppermint Essential Oil 2.0

Think peppermint essential oil is just a common garden-variety kind of oil? One that is merely good for indigestion or the occasional headache? Think again. Peppermint oil may not have an exotic or regal reputation like frankincense oil, or even a cool historical legend attached to it like Thieves oil blend, but peppermint oil is anything but ordinary.

Put on your scientific cap with me for a moment and take another look at this old favorite. Research on essential oils is revealing some interesting data on the humble Mentha piperita plant (aka peppermint). Science is starting to view peppermint as a complex essential oil with a wide range of health benefits. For example, peppermint can help:

Thieves Essential Oil

This article is the third in our "Living the Essential Life" series by Danielle McElroy.  Danielle is an oil enthusiast who enjoys living the natural life with her cat in a cozy cottage in the Boonies.  We are very fortunate to have Danielle as a part of our team applying her excellent research skills to the field of aromatherapy and essential oils.   

It's November and this month Young Living's Canadian promo items are all from the Thieves line-- just in time for cold and flu season.  You can get FREE Thieves products with any order of 190 PV or more.  (For more details check out Young Living Thieves Free Promo Items).  This is going to make a lot of folks happy out there because Thieves products are a huge favorite due to their effectiveness and versatility.

If you've never tried any of the Thieves products yet, you are probably wondering, “What's all the fuss about?”  and, “Why the weird name?”  For newcomers, here is your crash course in Thieves.

Oregano Essential Oil

This article is the second in our "Living the Essential Life" series by Danielle McElroy.  Danielle is an oil enthusiast who enjoys living the natural life with her cat in a cozy cottage in the Boonies.  We are very fortunate to have Danielle as a part of our team applying her excellent research skills to the field of aromatherapy and essential oils.   

Also, in case you missed the announcement on our Facebook page yesterday, the winner of the Quick Reference Guide to Using Essential Oils is Rebecca!   

Oregano oil is a natural health remedy that has enjoyed a lot of popularity in the last decade with the general public.  Oregano is high in cavacrol, a phenol which has received a lot of scientific attention for its antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties in the lab.[i]  Used therapeutically since ancient times and also in Chinese medicine, oregano is seen as a virtual powerhouse of health. 

Joy® Essential Oil Blend

This article is the first in our "Living the Essential Life" series by Danielle McElroy.  Danielle is an oil enthusiast who enjoys living the natural life with her cat in a cozy cottage in the Boonies.  We are very fortunate to have Danielle as a part of our team applying her excellent research skills to the field of aromatherapy and essential oils.  

Who couldn't use a little more Joy in their life?  We love using the Young Living essential oil blend called Joy and since you can receive a free bottle of Joy as part of Young Living's September promotion for the Canadian market (see all the details here) we thought it would be the perfect time to talk about this amazing blend.   

Joy is a combination of a number of different essential oils, including: bergamot, rose, geranium, lemon, palmarosa, ylang ylang, jasmine, roman chamomile, coriander and tangerine.  Joy's fragrance is beautiful and uplifting, like walking through an exotic flower garden after a spring rain.  Not only does it smell terrific, Joy has a variety of practical health uses.  Here are a few tips on how to use Joy: