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Botanical Name:
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Myrtus communis |
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Family:
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Myrtaceae |
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Country:
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Morocco |
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Parts Used:
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Leaves and Twigs/Steam distillation |
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Biochemical Class:
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Oxide, Esters |
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Fragrance:
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Sweet, camphoraceous, herby |
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Perfume Note:
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Middle |
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Characteristics:
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Refreshing, uplifting |
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Properties:
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Antibacterial, anticarrhal, anti-infectious, antiseptic (urinary/pulmonary), astringent, balsamic, decongestant (prostate), expectorant, stimulant (liver), tonic (skin) |
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Hemorrhoids, varicose veins |
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Digestive:
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Sore throat (Klebs./staph/candida), diarrhea, enteritis (colibacillus), sluggish liver/gallbladder |
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Endocrine:
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Genito-Urinary:
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Pelvic congestion, menstrual pain, cystitis, urethritis, prostitis, urinary infections |
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Immune:
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Immune stimulant, colds, flu, infections |
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Integumentary:
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Acne, oily/infected/irritated/ inflamed/devitalized skin, psoriasis, scaling, enlarged pores, wrinkles |
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Arthritis |
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Nervous:
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Insomnia |
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Respiratory:
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Asthma, coughs (chronic/smoker?s), viscous mucus, congestion, sinusitis, pulmonary catarrh, bronchitis, children?s respiratory conditions |
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Emotional:
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Anger, greed, envy, fear |
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Chakra:
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Usage Notes
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Method of Use:
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Inhalation, massage, compress, bath |
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Cautions:
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