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Ask Apothekayla: How do I hold a class

Thursday, August 9, 2018

So many people have told me that they want to do what we do. Learn about the oils and share them to earn income. The problem comes when they think about holding a class. I totally get it. My first class was one of the most nerve-wracking experiences... or at least the moments leading up to it were. On today's Ask ApotheKayla post I want to address a question that several people have asked me over the years... How do I hold a doTERRA essential oil class?

What is Sandalwood

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Sandalwoods are medium-sized hemiparasitic trees, and part of the same botanical family as European mistletoe. We steam distil the oil from the wood of the tree. Sandalwoods are found all over the world and have various spiritual and medicinal uses. The wood is valued for its ability to hold its scent for a long time, this same property is found in the oil making for a potent and long-lasting and potent perfume.

What is Helichrysum

Monday, June 4, 2018


Helichrysum Italicum is a flowering plant of the daisy family. We extract the oil from the flowers through steam distillation. It is found in the rocky, dry terrain of the Mediterranean. Often picked by hand on the island of Corsica it is known there as liquid stitches for its fast healing properties.

What is Myrrh Essential Oil?

Monday, May 28, 2018


Wellness Wednesday: Cooking with Essential Oils

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Happy Wednesday. We are halfway through the work week and I am excited to bring you a wellness Wednesday topic of cooking with essential oils.

What is Lemon Essential Oil?

Monday, May 21, 2018

Lemon is of the citrus family and its oil is extracted using the cold pressed method from the rind. A descendant of the citron fruit it finds its origins rooted in south Asia. It has been used historically as a food flavoring, perfume, and a wide variety of medical uses. Its popularity brought it over to the new world with the first settlers and is grown from coast to coast.                                                                                                      

What is Birch Essential Oil

Monday, May 14, 2018


Birch oil is steam distilled from the wood of the Birch tree. This fairly common hard wood tree can be found in northern temperate regions. The numerous healing and practical uses of this plant may help explain why was often considered spiritual in lots of modern and historical religions.

What is Cardamom?

Monday, May 7, 2018


Cardamom is a type of ginger and the oil is steam distilled from the seeds. The plant was first recorded to have come from Sri-Lanka but soon became traded around the world through India. Now produced primarily in Guatemala this plant finds its way into many dishes and medicines around the world.

What is Tangerine?

Monday, April 30, 2018


Tangerine is of the citrus family and its oil is extracted using the cold pressed method from the rind. This smaller and sweeter cousin to the orange is a popular fruit and easily cultivated in any tropical or sub-tropical environment.  The Tangerine is as tasty as it is good for you, so this popular fruit is grown all over the world.

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