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Clove – Dill Cumin Cuminum cyminum Uses: Supports digestive health and helps to relieve occasional digestive discomfort.* Purifying to the body’s systems.* Body Systems: Digestive, Cardiovascular, Skin Carbon backbone Functional groups Main Constituents 10–40% Cuminal 1–35% Terpinen-7-al 3–35% gamma- Terpinene 4–35% beta-Pinene 3–20% p-Cymene Cypress Cupressus sempervirens Uses: Promotes vitality and energy. Helps improve the appearance of oily skin. Body Systems: Nervous, Skin Carbon backbone Functional groups Main Constituents 20–65% alpha- Pinene 7–30% delta- 3-Carene Dill Anethum graveolens Uses: Supports digestion and overall gastrointestinal health.* Provides powerful antioxidant protection.* Purifying to the body’s systems.* Promotes restful sleep.* Body Systems: Digestive, Nervous Carbon backbone Functional groups Main Constituents 40–65% Carvone 30–55% Limonene 0.5–6% alpha-Phel- landrene 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.   27