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Botanical Name:
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Zingiber officinale |
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Family:
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Zingiberaceae |
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Country:
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China |
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Parts Used:
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Rhizomes/Steam distilled |
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Biochemical Class:
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Varies |
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Fragrance:
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Green, woody, hint of pepper |
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Perfume Note:
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Top |
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Characteristics:
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Warming, fortifying, stimulating, grounding |
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Properties:
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Analgesic, antiemetic, antioxidant, |
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Poor circulation, angina pain, varicose veins |
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Digestive:
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Tooth ache, diarrhea, colic cramping, loss of appetite, flatulence, constipation, indigestion, travel sickness, nausea, vomiting, hangover |
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Endocrine:
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Genito-Urinary:
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Impotence |
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Immune:
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Colds, flu, chills, fever, infectious diseases |
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Integumentary:
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Bruises, sores, carbuncles |
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Arthritis, muscle fatigue/pain/aches, sprains, strains, rheumatism pain |
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Nervous:
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Nervous exhaustion, tiredness, poor memory |
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Respiratory:
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Catarrh, chronic bronchitis, cough, sinusitis, sore throat, tonsillitis, swollen glands, excess mucus |
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Emotional:
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Low confidence, procrastination, lack of vitality/initiative |
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Chakra:
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Sacral #2 (balances all) |
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Usage Notes
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Method of Use:
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Inhalation, massage, compress, bath, gargle |
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Cautions:
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May irritate sensitive skin |
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