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Essential Oils
Angelica Root
Anise
Bay
Bergamot
Birch
Black Pepper
Blue Hungarian Chamomile
Buchu Leaf
Cananga Java
Caraway
Cardamom
Carrot Seed
Cassia, Chinese
Cedarleaf
Cedarwood
Celery Seed
Chamomile, Roman
Cinnamon Leaf
Citronella
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Clove Leaf
Clove Stem
Cognac
Coriander Seed
Cornmint
Cumin
Davana
Dillweed
Eucalyptus
Fennel, Sweet
Galbanum, Terpeneless
Garlic
Geranium
Ginger
Grain Fusel
Grapefruit, California
Gurjun Balsam
Jasmine
Juniper Berry
Lavandin Abrialis
Lavender, Bulgarian
Lavender, French
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin Orange
Neroli Bigarade
Nutmeg
Onion
Orange
Oregano
Parsley Seed
Patchouli
Peppermint
Petitgrain
Pimento Berry
Pine
Rose, Bulgarian
Rosemary
Sage
Sandalwood
Spearmint
Tagetes
Tangerine
Tea Tree
Thyme
Vanilla
Vetiver
Wintergreen
Ylang Ylang
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Garlic
allium sativum
General Description Garlic oil has been used for thousands of years for its medicinal properties for respiratory and urinary tract infections, digestive disorders and infestations, skin eruptions, heart disease, high blood pressure, and arteriosclerosis. It has been used for epidemics and fever. Garlic was used in the prevention of gangrene and sepsis during World War I.
Garlic is highly regarded in both the Eastern and Western cultures being used for the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, tuberculosis, diphtheria, hepatitis, ringworm, typhoid, and chronic bronchitis. Modern experimental and clinical research have attested to the medical benefits of Garlic.
How It's Made This oil is produced by steam distillation from fresh crushed bulbs. It is frequently made into capsules and is used worldwide as a flavor ingredient in most major food categories.
Aroma: Fresh, nutty scent. Strength: Fairly Strong Properties
Respiratory
Helps with Bronchitis
Helps with Tuberculosis
Immune System
Fights Viral Infections
Helps Urinary Tract Infections
Circulation
Lowers Blood Pressure
Helps with Arteriosclerosis
Helps with Heart Disease
Digestive
Helps with Diarrhea
Helps with Digestive Disorders
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