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sesquiterpenes

Common in higher plants, Sesquiterpenes are hydrocarbons (terpenes) with 15 carbon atoms. They are actually naturally occurring alcohols that very rarely exist in as volatile oils (able to evaporate at low temperatures).
When distilled from the plant matter, these compounds stimulate glands and the liver, and have anti-allergen, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

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