Essential oils have long been valued for their distinctive aromas, complex botanical profiles, and the unique qualities that make each plant extract different. From the bright citrus notes of bergamot to the warm, grounding character of myrrh, each essential oil contains a diverse blend of naturally occurring compounds that contribute to its identity. 

Yet, the same complex chemistry that makes essential oils unique also makes them remarkably fragile. In fact, if you’ve ever used an essential oil and wondered why the experience didn’t match your expectations, the answer may not lie in the oil itself – but in how it’s delivered.

The fragile chemistry inside essential oils 

What makes each essential oil unique is its intricate blend of naturally occurring aromatic compounds. These hundreds of individual components work together to create a botanical’s distinctive aroma, character, and chemical profile.

But this complexity also creates a challenge. Many of these compounds are sensitive and can gradually change when exposed to oxygen, heat, and light. Over time, oxidation may alter the aroma and chemical composition of an oil, which is why formulation and storage play such an important role.

Protecting these botanical characteristics requires more than starting with high-quality ingredients. It requires a thoughtful approach that supports the oil from the moment it is formulated until the moment it is used.

Wrapping the delicate oils in a protective carrier

Decades ago, a researcher named Dr. Gerhard Steidl realized that instead of searching for a hardier essential oil, he needed a better “carrier.” He wanted one that could create a more stable environment for these delicate plant compounds and help preserve their unique properties. 

Using a method called ozonation, he introduced medical-grade ozone into plant oils like olive and castor oil. During this process, ozone reacts with the fatty acids in these oils to form stable compounds called ozonides. These long-lived molecules create a unique lipid environment that differs from conventional carrier oils, helping stabilize delicate botanical compounds and protect them from rapid degradation. 

Because ozonated oils are lipophilic, researchers continue to explore how their interaction with the body's own tissues may influence distribution and biological activity. However, this remains an emerging area of study.*

Two ways to experience the benefits of ozonated oils

This approach is the foundation behind Rizol Gamma and Rizol Myrrh, two Biopure Health practitioner-formulated Steidl-type blends built around the principle of combining carefully selected botanicals with ozonated oils. 

Rizol Gamma is a practitioner-formulated Steidl-type blend designed around the synergistic relationship between ozonated oils and carefully selected botanicals. Combining ozonated organic olive and castor oils with walnut oil, clove essential oil, and sweet wormwood essential oil, this specialized formula uses its ozonated lipophilic base to provide a supportive environment for the botanical compounds it carries. Together, these ingredients support microbial balance and broad-spectrum immune health throughout the gastrointestinal and oral environments.*

Rizol Myrrh builds on the same ozonated oil foundation while incorporating a broader selection of complementary botanicals to support a healthy gastrointestinal and respiratory microbial environment, healthy immune function, mucosal integrity, and antioxidant enzyme activity.* In addition to organic ozonated olive and castor oils, the formula includes a blend of synergistic botanical essential oils, including myrrh, black cumin seed, clove, wormwood, thyme, marjoram, and green myrtle.

Both of these formulas are best suited for individuals working with integrative practitioners familiar with Steidl-type ozonated oil protocols.

Age-old botanical wisdom improved with modern science

For centuries, essential oils have been valued for their complex botanical chemistry and their ability to complement the body's natural systems. Yet, the same volatile compounds that make these plant extracts so distinctive also make them vulnerable to degradation over time.

The ozonation approach developed by Dr. Gerhard Steidl addresses this challenge by creating a stable oil-based environment designed to help maintain the chemical profile of delicate botanical compounds. By combining carefully selected essential oils with ozonated olive and castor oils, Rizol formulations pair traditional botanical ingredients with a formulation strategy focused on long-term stability and effectiveness.

Rizol Gamma and Rizol Myrrh bring together time-honored botanical wisdom and modern formulation science, offering thoughtfully crafted blends designed to help preserve the complex plant chemistry that makes essential oils unique.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.