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Lemon – Melaleuca Magnolia Michelia x alba Uses: Diffuse to promote feelings of relaxation. Can help soothe the skin when applied topically. Body Systems: Nervous, Skin Carbon backbone Functional groups Main Constituents 50-80% Linalool 1-10% beta- Carophyllene .1-5%Germacrene D Marjoram Origanum majorana Uses: Valued for its calming properties and positive effect on the nervous system when taken internally.* Supports a healthy immune system when consumed.* May promote a healthy cardiovascular system when ingested.* Body Systems: Cardiovascular, Immune, Nervous Carbon backbone Functional groups Main Constituents 0.1–55% Terpinene- 4-ol 0.5–20% gamma- Terpinene 0.4–33% Sabinene- hydrate 0.1 -20% Sabinene Tea Tree (Melaleuca) Melaleuca alternifolia Uses: Renowned for its cleansing and rejuvenating effect on the skin. Promotes healthy immune function when used internally.* Ingest to protect against environmental and seasonal threats.* Body Systems: Immune, Skin Carbon backbone Functional groups Main Constituents 20–60% Terpinen-4-ol 10–55% Terpinene (alpha and gamma) 1–10% alpha-Pinene 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.   33