Essential oils
30 oct 2006
Most essential oils consist of mixtures of
hydrocarbons (terpenes, sesquiterpenes, etc.), oxygenated compounds (alcohol,
esters, aldehydes, ketones, etc.) and a small percentage of non-volatile
residues (paraffin, wax, etc.).
These active ingredients can also be
produced in nature-identical form with an identical chemical structure as those
present in naturally occurring raw materials and their extracts.
The
effects of essential oils are widely known in human and in animal use. They
stimulate endogenous enzymes and regulate the gut microbial flora. This will
help in maintaining the health of the animals.
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