Lavender has been used and cherished for centuries for its unmistakable aroma and myriad of benefits. In ancient times, the Egyptians and Romans used Lavender for bathing, relaxation, cooking and as a perfume. It’s aromatic properties have been used in cooking. Its calming and relaxing qualities continue to be Lavender’s most notable attributes. The light and relaxing aroma of lavender oil has a myriad of benefits. It is most well known for its helping relax the mind, calm the nervous tension and relieve sleeplessness. Lavender may also help relieve mild pain, reduce headache duration and ease digestive discomfort.

Also known as “wintersweet” or “joy of the mountains”, Marjoram was known to the Greeks and Romans as a symbol of happiness. Marjoram has been used in culinary dishes, imparting a unique flavour to soups, stews, dressings and sauces. In Germany, this herb is known as the “Goose Herb” for its traditional use in roasting geese.

The peppermint plant is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint and was first described by Carl Linneaus in 1753. A high menthol content, like that found in the doTERRA Peppermint essential oil, distinguishes the best quality Peppermint from other products. Peppermint is frequently used in toothpaste and chewing gum for oral hygiene. Peppermint continues to be one of the best-selling favourites among doTERRA essential oils.

Rosemary is an aromatic, evergreen shrub whose leaves are frequently used to flavour foods such as stuffings, pork, roast lamb, chicken, and turkey. Along with its culinary applications, Rosemary has many benefits. Long revered by experts, Rosemary was considered sacred by the ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Hebrew cultures. Rosemary’s herbaceous and uplifting scent is frequently used in aromatherapy.