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Botanical Name:
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Citrus paradisi |
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Family:
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Rutaceae |
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Country:
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USA (California) |
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Parts Used:
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Peel/Cold pressed |
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Biochemical Class:
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Terpene |
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Fragrance:
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Fresh, sweet, citrus (slightly softer than pink) |
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Perfume Note:
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Top |
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Characteristics:
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Euphoric, uplifting, reviving |
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Properties:
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Antidepressant, antibacterial, antiseptic (especially airborne), depurative, diuretic, disinfectant, stimulant (lymphatic/digestive), tonic (general/liver) |
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Poor circulation, sluggish lymphatics |
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Digestive:
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Sluggish digestion, constipation |
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Endocrine:
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Genito-Urinary:
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Edema, PMS |
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Immune:
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Colds, flu, chills, exposure to various illnesses |
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Integumentary:
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Cellulitis, athlete?s foot, acne, oily/congested/flaccid skin |
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Muscle fatigue/stiffness |
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Nervous:
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Depression, headache, nervous exhaustion, jet lag, alcohol/drug withdraw |
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Respiratory:
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Airborne disinfectant |
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Emotional:
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Dependency, self doubt, sadness |
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Chakra:
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Base #1 |
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Usage Notes
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Method of Use:
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Inhalation, massage, bath |
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Cautions:
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Moderately phototoxic, must not be exposed to sun or tanning bed for 12 hours after application, short shelf life - use fresh |
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