As an environmental initiative, doTERRA uses the residual wood from the forestry industry that would have otherwise been wasted to distill Nootka essential oil. Nootka is known as one of the strongest cedar varieties in the world and is often referred to as yellow cedar or yellow cypress. Nootka essential oil is distilled from the Nootka cedar tree, a relative of Arborvitae, common in the Pacific Northwest. ![]() Today, it is used in place of Nootka to describe the First Nations of western Vancouver Island. The name Nuu-chah-nulth means “all along the mountains and sea. ![]() As a result, the term Nootka was applied generally to the Nuu-chah-nulth peoples, the coastal region they called home (now called Nootka Sound), and local flora, including the Nootka cedar. The British explorer who first encountered the Nuu-chah-nulth people not only mistook them for a single tribe, but he misunderstood the name of their nation as “Nootka” based on a similar-sounding word in their native language. The Nootka tree gets its name from the Nuu-chah-nulth tribes, a nation of Indigenous peoples of whose traditional home is along the southwest coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. Surface Cleaning: Add five drops of Nootka oil to a spray bottle with water and spray on surfaces or hands as an effective cleanser.ĭiffusion: Diffuse three to five drops of Nootka oil indoors of to bring the peaceful aroma of the forest into your space. Skincare: Add one drop of Nootka oil to your daily facial cleanser for a boosted clean and to give skin a healthy-looking appearance. Massage: Add one to two drops of Nootka oil with 10 drops of Fractionated Coconut Oil and rub into desired areas as part of a soothing massage.īath: Add two drops of Nootka oil to an Epsom salt bath for a fresh, forest-like aroma while you relax in a warm soak. ![]() This remarkable essential oil is known for its cleansing properties for the skin and surfaces, and can lend a refreshing and energizing fragrance to any massage or skincare routine. Its aroma, reminiscent of the forest, provides a clear and uplifting atmosphere to any indoor space. Nootka oil is distilled from the majestic Nootka cedar tree of the Pacific Northwest. doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation Canada™.
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