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Siberian Fir – Turmeric Tangerine Citrus reticulata Uses: Skin clearing agent, promotes mental altertness and soothes anxious feelings. Body Systems: Cardiovascular, Immune, Nervous, Skin* Carbon backbone Functional groups Main Constituents 80–99% Limonene 0.5–8% Myrcene Thyme Thymus vulagris Uses: Provides powerful antioxidants.* Supports a healthy immune system.* Naturally repels insects. Body Systems: Immune Carbon backbone Functional groups Main Constituents 30–66% Thymol 3–35% p-Cymene 0.2–16% Carvacrol 0.1–15% beta- Caryophyllene Turmeric Curcuma longa Uses: Provides antioxidant support when taken internally.* Promotes healthy circulation, gastrointestinal function, metabolism, and cellular function when taken internally.* Supports healthy immune and nervous system function.* Promotes a clean and healthy mouth. Topical use of turmeric essential oil may support clean and healthy looking skin and reduce the appearance of blemishes.. Body Systems: Cardiovascular, Digestive, Immune, Nervous, Skin Carbon backbone Functional groups Main Constituents 15-50% Ar-Tumerone 8-30% Tumerone 0.1-15% Zingiberene 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.   39