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Cardamom – Clary Sage Cilantro Coriandrum sativum Uses: Supports healthy digestion when taken internally.* Powerful cleanser and detoxifier.* Gives food a fresh and tasty flavor. Body Systems: Digestive Carbon backbone Functional groups Main Constituents 15–45% 2-Decenal 5–25% 2-Decenol 10–35% Linalool Cinnamon Bark Cinnamomum zeylanicum Uses: Supports healthy metabolic function.* Maintains a healthy immune system.* Naturally repels insects. Long used to flavor food and for its internal health benefits. Body Systems: Endocrine, Immune Carbon backbone Functional groups Main Constituents 45-80% Cinnamaldehyde 2-15% Cinnamyl acetate 1-10% Eugenol Clary Sage Salvia sclarea Uses: Promotes healthy-looking hair and scalp. Promotes a restful night’s sleep. Calming and soothing to the skin. Body Systems: Nervous, Skin Carbon backbone Functional groups Main Constituents 40–75% Linalyl acetate 8–40% Linalool Legend: 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.   25