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Botanical Name:
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Salvia sclarea |
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Family:
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Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
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Country:
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Hungary |
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Parts Used:
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Flowering tops, foliage/Steam distilled |
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Biochemical Class:
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Esters |
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Fragrance:
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Fruity, floral, herby, heavy |
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Perfume Note:
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Middle to Base |
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Characteristics:
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Calming, regenerating |
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Properties:
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Antidepressant, antifungal, antispasmodic, deodorant, emmenagogue, hypotensive, nervine, sedative, tonic (uterine, neuro) |
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Poor circulation (aids arterial flow), high blood pressure, varicosities, hemorrhoids |
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Digestive:
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Colic, cramping, gastric spasm, flatulence, constipation, digestive stimulant |
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Endocrine:
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Balances adrenals |
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Genito-Urinary:
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Uterine tonic, irregular menstruation, painful menses, PMS, post-natal depression, menopausal hot flashes, genital infections, supports kidneys |
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Immune:
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Integumentary:
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Alopecia, acne, boils, dandruff, inflamed/damaged skin, ulcers, excessive perspiration, fungal infections |
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Muscle aches/cramps/spasms |
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Nervous:
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Depression, migraine, nervous tension, stress, calming to parasympathetic nervous system |
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Respiratory:
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Throat infection, whooping cough |
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Emotional:
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Euphoric, inspiring, eases fear, aids dreaming/creativity |
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Chakra:
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Sacral #2, Third eye #6 |
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Usage Notes
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Method of Use:
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Inhalation, massage, compress, bath spritz |
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Cautions:
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Avoid with estrogen dependent health problems |
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