“We are reducing the problem, we are having a
great ecological impact, and, in return, we get this
beautiful essential oil.” –Dr. David K. Hill
Douglas Fir
environmentally responsible—literally
turning a problem or pest into a
beautiful, sustainable product.
Harvesting, Distilling,
and Sustainability
The trees which are targeted for
harvesting to help counteract the
wilding problem are typically young,
pre-coning pines before they are able to
reproduce and spread seed.
Once the raw material has been
collected, the distillation method used
is a specialized distillation process that
captures the very aromatic, light notes
that are found in the Douglas Fir.
Through utilizing a proprietary vacuum
steam distillation process, it is able to
run at a much lower temperature
preventing the lightest, most volatile
notes from flashing off.
In essential oil form, dōTERRA Douglas
Fir boasts a lemon-scented note that is
both sweet and refreshing. Due to a
unique chemical composition that is
rich in beta-pinene, which contributes
to its ability to promote feelings of clear
airways, to purify the skin, and to
promote a positive mood, Douglas Fir
also promotes an uplifting environment
while freshening the air.
Due to the quick maturation of Douglas
Fir trees in New Zealand, there is an
overabundance, which makes this
source very sustainable. Though we
have made a small dent in the amount
of trees that need to be removed, there
are still many years of New Zealand
Douglas Fir yet to come, creating a
long-lasting opportunity to work
alongside New Zealanders in
combating this problem while supplying
a unique essential oil unlike any other
conifer essential oil.
T H E FA C T S B E H I N D D O U G L A S F I R E S S E N T I A L O I L
Douglas Fir has both alpha-Pinene
and beta-Pinene, two powerful
monoterpenes. This chemical com
pound is what gives Douglas Fir both
energizing and calming properties.
The trees are harvested at a young
age as part of a biodiversity conserva
tion program, which actually changes
the chemical composition of the oil.
The lower temperature of distillation
through utilizing a vacuum process
creates an oil that has more volatile
aromatic compounds.
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