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Geraniol and Colon Health

One of the top constituents of Rose and Geranium essential
oils is the monoterpene alcohol geraniol. Egyptian researchers

recently published (September 2015) their findings, from an

experimental non-clinical study, that orally ingested geraniol
positively affects multiple biochemical pathways in the

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colon.* These pathways are involved in maintaining the
health of colon cells. Not surprisingly, Geranium oil is one of

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the oils in the Zendocrine Detoxification Blend.

An important aspect of digestive health is microbial balance

in the colon (large intestine). Incredibly, there are over 10
million different types of bacteria in the colon. Many of these
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bacteria are beneficial; some are not. A proper balance of

the different types of bacteria in the gut is crucial for colon

and digestive health. In a preliminary preclinical study, Italian
researchers found that ingested geraniol effectively supports

healthy microbial balance (March 2016).* Geraniol, the top
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component of both Rose and Geranium essential oils, is
known to support colon health.*

*Bibliography