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Botanical Name:
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Juniperus communis |
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Family:
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Cupressaceae |
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Country:
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Italy |
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Parts Used:
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Berry/Steam Distilled |
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Biochemical Class:
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Sesqui-monoterpenes |
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Fragrance:
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Sweet, fresh, woody, balsamic, piney |
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Perfume Note:
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Middle |
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Characteristics:
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Uplifting, strengthening, clearing |
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Properties:
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Antiseptic (urinary), astringent, anti-infectious, antibacterial (staph/strep pyogenes), antiarthritic, cicatrizant, stimulant (circulatory/respiratory/ kidney/bladder/digestive/pancreatic), sudorific, tonic (cardiac) |
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Hemorrhoids, sluggish circulation, accumulation of toxins, especially uric acid |
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Digestive:
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Toothache, over indulgence of food/alcohol/gout, intestinal colitis, sluggish pancreas |
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Endocrine:
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Sluggish kidneys/pancreas (may be useful in treatment of diabetes) |
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Genito-Urinary:
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Menstrual pain, leucorrhea, cystitis, genital warts, sluggish kidneys/bladder |
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Immune:
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Colds, flu, infections |
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Integumentary:
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Acne, dermatitis, hair loss, oily skin, blocked pores, varicose veins, cellulitis, wet eczema, ulcers, abscesses, inflammation, wounds |
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Gout pain, rheumatism |
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Nervous:
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Anxiety, tension, stress, insomnia, jet lag |
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Respiratory:
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Emotional:
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Poor memory, negativity, guilt |
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Chakra:
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Sacral #2 |
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Usage Notes
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Method of Use:
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Inhalation, massage, compress, bath, sitz bath |
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Cautions:
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