Ocotea is the newest oil from Ecuador historically used for digestive support.
Ocotea Essential Oil Summary
Ocotea essential oil is extracted from the stem and leaves of the ocotea tree in Ecuador,
and is related to the cinnamon species. This essential oil has an aroma that is different
from any common cinnamon. Ocotea has the highest level of alpha-humulene of any essential oil.
Ocotea Essential Oil Information
Ocotea is wild crafted and distilled at Finca Botánica Aromática, Young Living’s farm and
distillery in Ecuador. Ocotea is harvested from a large tree found in the Amazon Basin of
Ecuador, from sea level up to 1,500 meters in altitude. The trees are divided into male
and female trees, with only the female trees producing foliage suitable for distillation
into essential oils.
Historical Ocotea Usage:
Historical usage of ocotea dates back more than 500 years, when it was used to aromatize sweets and cakes.
Though there are hints of a cinnamon base, ocotea is different from traditional cinnamon. Ocotea has high
levels of alpha-humulene—one of the highest of any known essential oil. Alpha-humulene can balance the
body’s internal response to irritation. Only copaiba essential oil has comparable levels of this
natural plant compound.
Ocotea Essential Oil's Primary Benefits
Traditionally used as a disinfectant and for digestive support.†
Highest levels of alpha-humulene in any known essential oil, which helps balance the body’s internal response to irritation.*
Far less skin sensitivity than cinnamon bark or cassia.
How To Use Topical: Dilute 1–4 drops with V-6™ Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex or olive oil.
Test on a small, inconspicuous area of skin to observe sensitivity; apply to desired area as needed.
Dietary Supplement: Dilute 1–4 drops with V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex or olive oil.
Place in a capsule and take one daily or as directed by a health professional.
Did You Know?
Ocotea is found in Stress Away™ Essential Oil Roll-On.
Ocotea has a relatively low concentration of cinnamaldehyde (less than 5 percent), which is a natural plant chemical that can trigger sensitization reactions. Traditional cinnamon can contain up to 50 percent cinnamaldehyde.
Every two years the ocotea tree produces large flowers known as “ishpingo” or “flor de canela.”
Cautions
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of the reach of children. If you are pregnant,
nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, please consult a healthcare
practitioner prior to use.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions Q. Is ocotea found in any Young Living blends? A. Yes. Ocotea is a key ingredient in Stress Away Essential Oil Roll-On.
† Modern scientific research has not yet validated these claims
Extracted from an Ecuadorian tree, ocotea has the highest level of alpha
humulene of any Young Living essential oil, which is a compound that helps
aid the body's natural response to irritation and injury.*
Ocotea also has natural cleansing and purifying properties.
Ocotea helps to balancing blood sugar imbalance, fungus & parasites.
Ocotea promotes feelings of happiness and peace as well as weight loss.
Testimonials
Young Living’s newest essential oil single Ocotea, was introduced at the 2009 Young Living Convention.
This oil has an aroma and taste similar to cinnamon and is distilled from the stems and leaves of the
Ocotea tree in Ecuador.
Gary Young has been studying this amazing oil for around 3 years. It has shown great potential in lowering
blood sugar, lowering cortisol, digestive support, and as a disinfectant, antidiarrheal, antifungal and
antiparasitic.
Ocotea has the highest level of alpha-humulene of any essential oil.
Alpha-humulene can balance the body’s internal response to irritation.
Only copaiba essential oil has comparable levels of
this natural plant compound.
Ocotea oil lowers blood sugar AND cortisol could theoretically result in weight reduction.
That has been the experience of many who were able to have access to the oil prior to its
official unveiling.
A naturopath who experimented with this oil found that with just taking a few drops a day his
cravings for food went away and he was able to lose weight effortlessly. He also applied the
oil to an area of athlete’s foot. A few days later he checked the area and the fungus was dead.
The naturopath recounted several experiences of lowering patients’ blood glucose levels.
A type 1 diabetic was able to balance their blood sugar with 4 drops under the tongue, 3 times a day.
A child with ADD-like symptoms showed markers for blood sugar imbalance. He put her on ocotea, cinnamon, and Jerusalem Artichoke (supplement) resulting in a complete turn around. Her behavioral problems were gone and she also lost excess weight.
A fungal infection of the skin was helped with topical application of ocotea when other products produced no results.
67 year old female with low energy and grumpy attitude. April 21, 2009, blood sugar was 340, Naturopath put her on supplements and ocotea. On April 28, 2009, her blood sugar was down to 212. On May 7, 2009, her blood sugar was down to 140. She was feeling better every day. She quit coming to the naturopath but continues to use ocotea.
A pregnant woman on insulin whose blood sugar was out of control: After taking 4 drops 4 times a day her blood sugar had lowered 100 points down to a safer level for her and her baby.
Marc Schreuder, Director of Product Formulation for Young Living, says for weight reduction,
take 2 drops of Ocotea under the tongue, 4 times a day.
Ocotea is safe to take internally as well as apply topically. Internal usage suggestions
typically range from 1 - 3 drops orally 3 or 4 times a day. What a simple way to use this
exciting new oil! It tastes good, too! While ocotea is a “relative” of cinnamon, it has
a low concentration of cinnamaldehyde (less than 5%), which makes it less likely to cause
the skin sensitivity that cinnamon and cassia sometimes cause.
Traditional cinnamon can contain up to 50% cinnamaldehyde.
Caution: Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of the reach of children. If you are pregnant,
nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, please consult a health
care practitioner prior to use.
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It is not provided in order to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any disease,
illness, or injured condition of the body. The author and printer accept
no responsibility for such use. Anyone suffering from any disease, illness,
or injury should consult with a physician or other appropritate licensed health care professional.
* This site does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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Ocotea Essential Oil Summary
Gary Young has been studying this amazing oil for around 3 years. It has shown great potential in lowering
blood sugar, lowering cortisol, digestive support, and as a disinfectant, antidiarrheal, antifungal and
antiparasitic.
