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. 2022 Jun 2;27(11):3589. doi: 10.3390/molecules27113589

Table 2.

EO, aldehydes, advantages, applications and structures.

EO Name Source Main Aldehyde Constituent Characteristics/Applications Structure References
Cassia oil Cinnamomum cassia Benzaldehyde
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    Arthritis alleviation

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    Immune system booster

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    Antimicrobial

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    High blood pressure control

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Cinnamon oil C. cassia Cinnamaldehyde
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    Cholesterol levels reduction

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    Kidney disorder treatments

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Lemongrass oil Cymbopogon citratus leaves Geranial
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    Digestive tract convulsion treatment

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    Balance menstrual cycles

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Melissa oil Melissa officinalis Geranial
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    Diabetes and insomnia treatment

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    Suppress flu infection replication

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Cilantro oil Coriandrum sativum L. Decenal
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    Body detoxification

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    Antibacterial and antifungal spread

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