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Botanical Name:
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Elettaria cardamomum |
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Family:
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Zingiberaceae |
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Country:
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Guatamala |
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Parts Used:
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Seeds/CO2 |
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Biochemical Class:
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Esters, Oxides |
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Fragrance:
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Sweet, spicy, warm, woody-balsamic |
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Perfume Note:
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Top |
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Characteristics:
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Warming, |
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Properties:
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Antiseptic (pulmonary), antispasmodic (neuromuscular), anti-infectious, aphrodisiac, cardiotonic, carminative, cephalic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic, nervous system tonic |
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Digestive:
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Colic, cramping, dry mouth, flatulence, indigestion, nausea |
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Endocrine:
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Genito-Urinary:
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PMS |
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Immune:
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Stimulates phagocytic activity |
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Integumentary:
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Sciatica, muscle spasms |
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Nervous:
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Mental fatigue, listlessness, nervous exhaustion, depression |
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Respiratory:
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Coughs, congestion, bronchitis, chills, all pulmonary infections |
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Emotional:
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Clears the head |
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Chakra:
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Root #1 |
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Usage Notes
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Method of Use:
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Inhalation, massage (at 2.5% dilution), bath |
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Cautions:
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High dose may irritate sensitive skin |
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