Ancient Essential Oils

Oils A-Z

Nov 14

By Ariana Harley
with guests Dr. Louise Rose ND and Dr. Mica Carew ND, LAc

This webinar is an exploration of the spiritual, mental and physical benefits of doTERRA’s Ancient Oils collection
(Available for a limited time on the doTERRA website). While doTERRA Frankincense and Myrrh are available always, Hyssop, Galbanum, Cystus and Common Myrtle (ironically) are only available in a limited quantity because they are difficult to source. When doTERRA can only sustainably harvest a small amount of plant material, we release the essential oil for a special promotion so that our customers get to experience those powerful oils while also respecting the environment.

Watch the webinar:

Read the blog post:

These essential oils - Hyssop, Myrrh, Frankincense, Galbanum, Cystus and Common Myrtle - were once worth their literal weight in gold and traded in far-away regions around the world. This collection is inspired by the cultures and peoples of the distant past. They have been referenced many times in both the New Testament and the Old Testament of the Bible!

Read the blog post below or watch an in-depth review of their benefits in the webinar above.

Frankincense:

doTERRA Frankincense is ethically sourced from Somalia and available in the Ancient Oils Collection as well as on its own. Frankincense is one of the most beloved essential oils of all time, being useful for so many issues both mental and physical.

Physical benefits of Frankincense:
To experience the physical benefits of Frankincense, you can apply it topically. My favorite way to do this is by putting it in unscented lotion like this (click the cart and add your oils) or using fractionated coconut oil which helps you apply it to your skin evenly.

Supports the Respiratory (breathing) system
Neurological (brain) support
Cellular health
Helpful for skincare
Supports a healthy inflammatory response

Mental, Spiritual and Emotional Benefits of Frankincense:
Frankincense has been used in ceremony for thousands of years. Frankincense resin has been used in embalming traditions, in churches, and in cultures across the world including Babylon and Egypt.

Balancing for the mood
Can be used to ease anxious thoughts
Connection to the divine
Energetically protective

Myrrh

Myrrh is available on the doTERRA website both individually and in this Ancient Oils Collection. Sourced in Somaliland, Myrrh is an ultra-resinous, thick, sticky essential oil. It is so thick that the cap often gets stuck on the bottle! Be sure to run the bottle under a stream of hot water in the sink so that it’s easier to open. You can use Myrrh topically, aromatically and internally. It smells rich, astringent, earthy and musky. It is a deep healing essential oil.

Physical benefits of Myrrh:
To experience the physical benefits of Myrrh, apply with fractionated coconut oil to spread across the skin to quench dry skin and add moisture. You can do this any time, and it is particularly helpful if you get too much sun.

Eases Infection
Helpful for inflammation
Can help the skin heal after injury
Stomach support
Used in traditional Chinese medicine for feminine health

Myrrh and Cinnamon in a cup of hot water with honey is one of Dr. Louise Rose’s favorite recipes for a sore throat! Put a drop of each directly into a mug of hot water with 1 spoonful of honey, drink and enjoy.

Mental, Spiritual and Emotional Benefits of Myrrh:
In the Bible, Christ received a gift of Myrrh as a child to signify immortality.

Often used in protocols for trauma recovery
Associated with many ancient legends
Myrrh is referred to in the Bible
Myrrh is often associated with feminine energy

Galbanum

Galbanum is a very rare and precious essential oil. The plant grows naturally in Turkey, and it created resinous lumps then used to create essential oil. While you may see Galbanum available on the internet, it is widely known that true Galbanum is not easily sourced in an ethical way so it is frequently adulterated with pine oil. This is only available in the Ancient Oils collection for a limited time.

Please note that Galbanum is not for use by people who are pregnant due to how stimulating it can be hormonally.

Physical benefits of Galbanum:
When smelling Galbanum straight out of the bottle, many do not like the aroma…until they apply it to the skin. It has a fresh green aroma and contains chemistry not found in any other plant - including a molecule ONLY found in Galbanum!

Eases inflammation and swelling
Circulation
Respiratory support
Can help with scarring
Supportive for tissue and cellular growth

Mental, Spiritual and Emotional Benefits of Galbanum:
Galbanum is a channel opener, energetically.

Can help move blocked energy
Useful for trauma, shock and recovery
An oil of truth and authenticity
Thought to have mystical healing powers
Used as a fixative in perfumery
Promotes mental clarity

Hyssop

Sourced from Egypt, Hyssop is a phenomenal oil that is actually from the Mint family. Many report that it reminds them of Eucalyptus!

Safety: Please do not use Hyssop if you are pregnant or if you have a seizure disorder. It is a powerful tool. It is currently only for aromatic and topical use, not internal.

Hyssop is a powerful, useful tool for those who are not pregnant or prone to seizures. Even small amounts of Hyssop can be supportive for several systems of the body.

Physical benefits of Hyssop:
When using Hyssop, a little goes a long way. You can dilute it with fractionated coconut oil so that you can easily spread 1 drop evenly across the skin, supporting areas with bruising or pain.

Lung support
Eases bruising
Muscular aches and pains
Promotes a healthy appetite
Digestive support
Purifying for the skin

Mental, Spiritual and Emotional Benefits of Hyssop:
You can diffuse Hyssop in your home. Please feel free to reach out to me for guidance on how to use an essential oil diffuser and create beautiful aromatic blends for your home!

Purifying for the mind
Referenced in the Bible as a holy herb
Referenced in the Old Testament 10 times and 2 times in the New Testament
Mentioned in the Bible for use in the final Plague

Cistus

Sourced from Spain, Cistus flowers are fragile and beautiful. It is often referred to as “Rose of Sharon”, “Rock Rose”, “Sun Rose” and “Labadanum”.

A tiny bit of Cistus goes a very long way. Even a fraction of a drop is powerful.

This oil is for aromatic and topical use.

Physical benefits of Cistus:
You can dilute 1 drop of Cistus with fractionated coconut oil or unscented lotion so that you can easily spread it evenly across the skin.

Warming oil if you get cold often
Can be used for injury recovery
Supportive for the respiratory tract
Cellular support

Mental, Spiritual and Emotional Benefits of Cistus:
Cistus is a deeply energetic essential oil. You can use it in your essential oil diffuser!
You can also enjoy the emotional benefits of Cistus by mixing a tiny bit into your unscented lotion.

Energetically helpful for fear, trauma or sadness
Used in meditation
Referenced in the Bible as the Rose of Sharon
Associated with the release of repressed memories

Common Myrtle

Common Myrtle is sourced from Morocco and Albania. It is in the same plant family as Clove, Eucalyptus and Naiouli!

Safety: Not for topical use with children and infants.

Physical benefits of Common Myrtle:
To use Common Myrtle topically, combine a small amount (1-2 drops) with unscented lotion or fractionated coconut oil.

Digestive support

Respiratory health
Helpful for the urinary tract
Use to ease hemorrhoids
Aphrodisiac

Mental, Spiritual and Emotional Benefits of Common Myrtle:

Common Myrtle can be used in your diffuser - try combining it with other Ancient Oils like Hyssop and Frankincense!

Motivating
Can help ease anger, blame, frustration and fear
Can help lift fatigue
Clarifying and refreshing
Referenced in the Bible as one of the blessed plants
Promotes healthy self-worth

How can I get these essential oils?

You can purchase the doTERRA Ancient Oils essential oil Here. Reach out to me for essential oil education and to schedule a free consult.

Thank you to Dr. Louise Rose for her insight and expertise! You can view her website here.
Thank you to Dr. Mica Carew LAc for her help exploring these beautiful oils. You can view her website here.