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Botanical Name:
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Citrus medica |
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Family:
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Rutacea |
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Country:
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West Indes |
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Parts Used:
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Whole fruit/Steam distilled |
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Biochemical Class:
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Monoterpene, Alcohol |
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Fragrance:
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Sweet, tart, fruity, citrus |
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Perfume Note:
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Top |
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Characteristics:
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Stimulating, clearing |
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Properties:
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Antibacterial, antiseptic (airborne), antiviral, astringent, disinfectant, febrifuge, haemostatic, restorative, tonic |
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Digestive:
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Sluggish digestion, liver pains, stomach cramps |
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Endocrine:
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Genito-Urinary:
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Immune:
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Colds, flu, sore throat, viral infections, white blood cell deficency |
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Integumentary:
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Oily skin/hair |
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Muscle spasms |
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Nervous:
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Anxiety, depression, fatigue |
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Respiratory:
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Cough, congestion |
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Emotional:
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Apathy, listlessness, tired mind |
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Chakra:
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Usage Notes
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Method of Use:
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Inhalation, massage, spritzer |
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Cautions:
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Short shelf life - use fresh |
