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Botanical Name:
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Pelargonium graveolens |
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Family:
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Geraniaceae |
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Country:
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China |
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Parts Used:
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Leaves/Steam distilled |
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Biochemical Class:
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Alcohol/Ester/Ketone |
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Fragrance:
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Sweet, heavy, rosy |
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Perfume Note:
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Middle |
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Characteristics:
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Balancing, elevating |
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Properties:
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Antidepressant, antifungal, antiseptic, astringent, cicatrizant, cytophylacitic, diuretic, deodorant, hemostatic, sedative (nervous), styptic, tonic (circulatory/liver), vermifuge, vulnerary |
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Poor circulation, hemorrhoids/itching, sluggish lymphatics |
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Digestive:
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Gastritis, colitis, excess mucus |
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Endocrine:
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Adrenal cortical, glandular problems |
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Genito-Urinary:
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Prostitis, menopausal challenges, PMS |
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Immune:
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Stress related weakened immune system |
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Integumentary:
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Acne, boils, bruises, broken capillaries, burns, congested/oily/aged skin, dermatitis, fungus, ulcers, eczema, lice, ringworm, wounds |
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Rheumatism, osteoarthritis |
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Nervous:
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Anxiety, tension, stress, neuralgia |
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Respiratory:
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Sore throat, tonsillitis, excess mucus |
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Emotional:
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Chakra:
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Sacral #2, Throat #5 |
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Usage Notes
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Method of Use:
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Inhalation, massage, compress, bath, spritz |
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Cautions:
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