Living Magazine Spring 2019 doTERRA Living Magazine | Page 18
USING ESSENTIAL OILS IN THE
CLASSROOM
From supporting the health of your family members to cleaning your countertops, there are endless benefits to
using CPTG® essential oils in your home. But there is no reason those benefits shouldn’t be shared outside your
front door as well. A classroom setting is a hodgepodge of stress-inducing stimuli, which makes it an ideal setting
for focus-supporting and grounding volatile aromatic compounds. With their ability to support a fun and healthy
learning environment, it is no wonder that essential oils are becoming more commonplace in schools.
Research shows that many essential oils promote a happy and productive learning environment. When
experienced aromatically, whether directly inhaled or diffused, essential oils have been shown to be
calming and relaxing while also promoting alertness and focus. The key is to know which oils to use for
each situation. In the classroom, a little learning goes a long way.
For daily diffusion:
The ability to influence moods and emotions is
one of the most scientifically validated properties
of essential oils. Whether the classroom is in
need of a calming or uplifting influence, using the
dōTERRA Oil Chemistry Wheel is the easiest way
to find the day’s perfect aromatic complement.
Conventional wisdom suggests that floral and
citrus oils are best for classroom diffusion, and
some proprietary dōTERRA blends, such as
dōTERRA Peace ® and dōTERRA Balance ® , were
developed specifically for this purpose. Due to its
proprietary combination of Lavender, Ylang Ylang,
and other calming floral and spice essential oils,
dōTERRA Peace ® Reassuring Blend is capable
of promoting a calm environment. Similarly, the
concentration of linalool and bornyl acetate in
dōTERRA Balance ® Grounding Blend make it an
ideal option to promote in-class relaxation and
improved response to stress. 6
Backed by research:
Research has shown that the inhalation of
Bergamot is associated with uplifting and relaxing
feelings, and it may help reduce feelings of
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emotional negativity and stress. 1,2 Clinical research
has shown that Wild Orange essential oil has a
calming and relaxing aroma and may promote an
uplifting mood in a variety of environments. 3
Clinical trials show that inhalation of Lavender
and Ylang Ylang may improve anxious feelings
and self-esteem. 4, 5
At test time:
Whether it’s a first grader taking their first spelling
test or a high schooler facing another AP exam,
test time can be one of the most stress-inducing
periods for any student—and precisely the time
when being alert and focused counts. Research
has shown that aromatic usage of essential
oils can promote an environment conducive
to academic performance. Essential oils with high
concentrations of sesquiterpenes, such as Black
Pepper and Vetiver, are effective at promoting
alertness and focus. In one study, participants
exhibited improved focus while completing a
visual display terminal after inhalation of Vetiver;
these results suggest that diffusion may be particularly
useful at test time. 7 A study involving the diffusion of
Black Pepper showed similar effects. 8