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Botanical Name:
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Citrus reticulata |
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Family:
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Rutaceae |
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Country:
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Italy |
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Parts Used:
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Peel/Cold expression |
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Biochemical Class:
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Aldehyde |
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Fragrance:
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Intensely sweet, rich, floral |
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Perfume Note:
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Top - Middle |
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Characteristics:
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Peaceful, uplifting, revitalizing |
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Properties:
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Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, cytophylactic, depurative, digestive, diuretic, hepatic, lymphatic stimulant, sedative (moderates SNS), tonic (digestive/liver) |
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Erethism |
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Digestive:
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Colic, indigestion, gastritis, dyspepsia, aerophagy, hiccups, constipation, intestinal challenges |
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Endocrine:
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Genito-Urinary:
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Edema, PMS, menstrual cramps |
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Immune:
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Immunostimulant |
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Integumentary:
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Acne, congested skin (all skin types), scars, stretch marks (preventative) |
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Muscle spasms |
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Nervous:
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Insomnia, tension, nervousness, |
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Respiratory:
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Emotional:
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Restlessness, overexcitability, disorientation |
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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, spritzer |
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Cautions:
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Short shelf life - use fresh |
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