HARVESTERS' CORNER

The Stories Beyond the Bottle

From Petal to Bottle: The Journey of Magnolia Essential Oil

Welcome back to Harvetsers’ Corner! I have always loved to see pictures of Magnolia blossoms and was super excited when I was able to see one in person. My appreciation of this flower has only deepened with what I have learned with this article. magnolia tree The Magnolia is a diverse species of tree, with around 210 varieties documented based on flower color and size, as well as habitat. ( 1 ) It is primarily a deciduous tree, although there are some evergreen varieties th

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Nov 2911 min read

Fennel Essential Oil: Nature’s Digestive Aid

Welcome back to Harvesters’ Corner! Our topic today is an oil that usually falls in the “Love it! or Hate it!” category for many people. When I started with the oils over ten years ago, I hated Fennel essential oil. The aroma was too strong for my liking, and I associated it with black licorice, a product which I am so not a fan of. But over the years I find myself reaching with increasing frequency for this oil. With that said, I decided to take a look at Fennel’s history an

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Nov 226 min read

Absolutely, Critically, Essentially, Expressly and Aromatic: The Distilled Truth of Essential Oil Distillation

Welcome back to Harvester’s Corner! During our recent article on Vanilla, I grew curious as to how many methods were used to distill these fantastic oils which we enjoy. So, since it was about time for our next science blog, I decided to take a look at the distillation methods being used. The essential oil industry is booming. In 2021 the global market was $8.74 billion dollars US, with a growth rate of 9.5%. This means that the anticipated market value in 2028 is expected

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Nov 1510 min read

From Temple to Table: The Legacy of Madagascar Vanilla Essential Oil, Part 2

Welcome back to Harvesters’ Corner! In our last blog we discussed Madagascar Vanilla and looked at the reasons why pure Vanilla is the second most-expensive spice in the world. We also looked at the wild price fluctuations and the benefits to the growers available through Co-Impact Sourcing. In today’s blog we will look at several uses of Vanilla, take a brief look at synthetic vanilla, and then explore some of the means by which Vanilla affects the body. My first exposure

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Nov 16 min read

WELCOME TO HARVESTERS' CORNER!

Hello! My name is Delilah and I welcome you to Harvester' Corner, a site where I have gathered stories concerning the harvesters of doTERRA's products. these men and women toil everyday in conditions much harsher than what most of us are accustomed to. I feel it is critical that their stories are known, that we can see life on the other side of the bottle, so to speak, and see the impact that doTERRA's essential oils are having on the world. If you are curious about specific oils, please contact me.

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