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Botanical Name:
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Monarda fistulosa
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Family:
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Labiatae
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Country:
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Germany
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Parts Used:
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Flowering tops/Steam distilled
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Biochemical Class:
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Terpinenes, Gerinal
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Fragrance:
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Earthy, grassy, slightly citrus
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Perfume Note:
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Middle
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Characteristics:
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Medicinal, warm
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Properties:
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Analgesic, antibacterial (large spectrum), antifungal, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, general tonic
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Digestive:
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Anorexia, flatulence, painful/sluggish digestion, liver congestion, stimulates gall bladder, intestinal parasites
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Endocrine:
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Genito-Urinary:
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Infections
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Immune:
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Colds, flu
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Integumentary:
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Acne
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Debility
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Nervous:
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Anxiety, fatigue
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Respiratory:
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Infections - wide range
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Emotional:
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Chakra:
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Usage Notes
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Method of Use:
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Inhalation, compress
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Cautions:
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Pregnancy, low dose a.5%
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