PLEASANT GROVE, UT— May 5, 2025 — Members of the dōTERRA science team recently attended the 23rd Annual International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB) and the 24th International Congress of the International Society of Ethnopharmacology (ISE). doTERRA’s presence at ICSB is a key strategic initiative with the focus on showcasing the company’s scientists and their research on essential oils. Dr. Prabodh Satyal, head of essential oil research, Dr. Nicole Stevens, vice president of clinical research, and Dr. Cecile Bascoul, director of product safety presented at the conference.  

ICSB is an annual meeting in Oxford, Mississippi that brings together industry and scientific experts to discuss approaches for post market surveillance, risk and safety assessment, quality control and adverse event reporting (AER) for botanical dietary supplements (BDS) and natural products, as well as regulatory aspects with perspectives from government, manufacturers, and trade associations. 

"It was a privilege to attend ICSB again and contribute to such a dynamic exchange of research and ideas.” said Dr. Stevens. “As an attendee for a few years now, the conference continues to play a critical role in advancing the scientific integrity and global dialogue around botanical products. I’m grateful for the opportunity my colleagues and I shared to present our essential oil research with fellow experts who are shaping the future of this field.” 

Dr. Stevens presented her research titled, “Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science: The Chemistry and Biochemistry of Copaiba Volatile Oil." doTERRA has completed several clinical studies that represent the first human data on Copaiba ingestion. Pharmacokinetic information was shared on the main component of Copaiba oil (beta-caryophyllene), as well as a full clinical study on pharmacodynamics.  

Dr. Satyal shared his findings on the degradation of essential oils, titled "Insights into the Degradation of Essential Oils: Mechanisms, Impacts, and Prevention Strategies." He highlighted critical factors such as distillation techniques, oxygen exposure, metal contaminants, moisture, light, and heat, which significantly impact oil quality. He explained various oxidative processes, including the auto-oxidation of common compounds like limonene, linalool, caryophyllene, and citral, emphasizing their implications for aroma, effectiveness, and skin sensitization potential. 

To learn more about the research from doTERRA scientists visit doterra.com/US/en/science. 

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About dōTERRA   

dōTERRA International is an integrative health and wellness company and the world leader in the global aromatherapy and essential oils market. dōTERRA sources, tests, manufactures, and distributes CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade® essential oils and essential oil products to over 10 million Wellness Advocates and customers. Through its new Wellness Made Simple program—dōTERRA’s science-backed approach to laying a strong wellness foundation—the company empowers individuals to take charge of their health. Like and follow dōTERRA on Facebook and Instagram. Learn more at www.dōTERRA.com. 

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