Part 2: A-Z Oil Chemistry
Cardamom Eletarria cardamomum
Uses: May help ease indigestion and maintain overall gastrointestinal
health.* Promotes clear breathing and respiratory health. Flavorful
spice for cooking and baking.
Body Systems: Digestive, Respiratory
Carbon backbone
Functional groups
Main Constituents
25–50% Terpinyl
acetate
25–50% 1,8-Cineole
(eucalyptol)
Cassia Cinnamomum cassia
Uses: Promotes healthy digestion when taken internally.* Ingest to
support healthy cardiovascular, metabolic, and immune function.*
Possesses a warming, uplifting aroma.
Body Systems: Cardiovascular, Digestive, Endocrine, Immune
Carbon backbone
Functional groups
Main Constituents
75-97%
Cinnamaldehyde
1-8%
Cinnamyl acetate
Cedarwood Juniperus virginiana
Uses: Naturally repels insects. Promotes relaxation. Helps to keep
skin looking healthy.
Body Systems: Nervous, Skin
Carbon backbone
Functional groups
Main Constituents
10–47% alpha-
Cedrene
9–40% Cedrol
7–30% Thujopsene
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Monoterpene
Sesquiterpene
Other
Alcohol
Aldehyde
Alkene
Ester
Ketone
Phenylpropene
Phenol
Ether
*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.
*Statements marked with asterisks refer to internal use only. Some essential oils containing the compounds presented are not recommended for internal use.