Living Magazine English Living Magazine 2016 | Page 26
Ever wonder about the journey of a drop of
oil? Here is a behind the scenes look at how
a tiny seed becomes a powerful essential oil.
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A. d o-TERRA® carefully selects artisans whose expertise, location,
and growing practices ensure the highest quality essential
oil. Most of the artisans partnered with do-TERRA are family
owned businesses where their expertise and knowledge is
passed down from generation to generation.
In developing countries where crops for essential oils are
available, do-TERRA Co--Impact Sourcing™ initiatives empower
local artisans to maintain high quality crops while empowering
the growers to improve their own lives.
B. Specific plant species are then chosen for their distinct
profile of aromatic compounds. Potency starts with the
seed. To be safe and effective, especially for internal
use, essential oils must have the proper chemical profile
and be free of any impurities and adulterations.
C. To ensure the most powerful potency, the plant must
be harvested in the right way at the right time.
Depending on the essential oil, that could be the seed,
stem, leaf, flower, root, or rind. In addition, the region
in which the plant is grown has a major impact on its
constitution, which in turn determines its potency.
The potency and quality of
essential oils are determined by:
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Growing season
Elevation
Climate
Moisture
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Soil
Terrain
pH factor