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Botanical Name:
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Myristica fragrans
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Family:
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Myristicaceae
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Country:
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Sri Lanka
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Parts Used:
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Seed kernel/Steam or water distilled
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Biochemical Class:
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Monoterpene, Phenol ether
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Fragrance:
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Sweet, warm, spicy, rich
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Perfume Note:
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Top
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Characteristics:
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Invigorating, focusing, optimistic
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Properties:
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Analgesic, antibacterial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, parturient, prostaglandin inhibiter, stimulant (mental/cardiac/digestive), tonic (female reproductive system)
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Poor circulation, heart stimulant
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Digestive:
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Accumulation of intestinal fluids, flatulence, nausea, cramps, vomiting, loss of appetite
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Endocrine:
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Genito-Urinary:
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Scanty/painful menses, frigidity, impotence, child birth (increases contractions while easing
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Immune:
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Bacterial infections, fever, flu
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Integumentary:
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Arthritis, gout, rheumatis, mmuscular fatigue/congestion/aches/pains
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Nervous:
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Fainting, neuralgia
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Respiratory:
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Whooping cough
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Emotional:
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Dejection, guilt, confusion
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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 (maximum .5%)
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Cautions:
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Avoid in pregnancy, cardiac/mental stimulant, may irritate skin, low dosage/short term use only
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