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Douglas Fir – Ginger Frankincense Boswellia spp. Uses: Ingest to support healthy cellular function.* Aroma promotes feelings of relaxation. Helps reduce the appearance of skin imperfections when applied topically. Supports healthy immune, nervous, and digestive function when taken internally.* Body Systems: Nervous, Digestive, Immune, Skin Carbon backbone Functional groups Main Constituents 25–65% alpha- Pinene 5–20% Limonene 0.1–10% beta- Caryophyllene 0.1-10 % alpha- Thujene Geranium Pelargonium graveolens Uses: Promotes the appearance of clear, healthy skin. Naturally repels insects. Gives hair a vibrant, healthy glow. Body Systems: Immune, Skin Carbon backbone Functional groups Main Constituents 30–45% Citronellol 1–15% Citronellyl formate 0.5–10% Guaiadene 5–25% Geraniol Ginger Zingiber officinale Uses: May help to support healthy digestion.* May help to reduce bloating, gas, occasional indigestion and occasional nausea.* Body Systems: Digestive Carbon backbone Functional groups Main Constituents 20–40% Zingiberene 5–20% Sesquiphel- landrene 1–10% Camphene 0.1–10% Curcumene 0.1–10% Bisabolene 0.1–10% Farnesene 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.   29