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Botanical Name:
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Melaleuca minor |
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Family:
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Myrtaceae |
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Country:
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Malaysia |
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Parts Used:
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Twigs, leaves/Steam distillation |
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Biochemical Class:
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Oxides, Alcohols |
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Fragrance:
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Sharp, camphoraceous, peppery |
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Perfume Note:
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Top |
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Characteristics:
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Sharp, stimulating |
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Properties:
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Analgesic, antifungal, antineuralgic, antispasmodic, antiseptic (pulmonary, urinary, intestinal), cicatrizant, expectorant, diaphoretic, febrifuge, stimulant, sudorific, vermifuge |
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Varicose veins, hemorrhoids |
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Digestive:
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Intestinal inflammation, nervous nausea, gastric problems, thrush, amoebic infections |
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Endocrine:
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Genito-Urinary:
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Candida albicans, cystitis, urethritis, urinary infections, menstrual pain |
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Immune:
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Colds, flu, increases perspiration |
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Integumentary:
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Insect bites, oily skin, acne, psoriasis, wounds |
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Osteo/rheumatoid arthritis, gout, muscle stiffness |
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Nervous:
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Neuralgia, headaches |
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Respiratory:
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Bronchitis, sinusitis, sore throat, laryngitis |
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Emotional:
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Stimulating, clears thought |
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Chakra:
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Brow #6 |
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Usage Notes
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Method of Use:
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Inhalation, massage, compress, bath, mouth wash, spritz |
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Cautions:
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May irritate skin in high concentrations |
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