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Botanical Name:
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Copaifera officinalis
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Family:
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Leguminosae
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Country:
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Brazil
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Parts Used:
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Resin/Steam distilled
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Biochemical Class:
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Sesquiterpenes
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Fragrance:
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Sweet, creamy-balsamic, spicy, slightly peppery
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Perfume Note:
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Base
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Characteristics:
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Warming, soothing
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Properties:
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Powerful anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, balsamic, expectorant, disinfectant/stimulant (urinary/pulmonary)
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Digestive:
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Intestinal infections, piles, diarrhea
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Endocrine:
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Genito-Urinary:
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Cystitis
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Immune:
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Promotes lymphatic flow
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Integumentary:
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Nervous:
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Stress related conditions
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Respiratory:
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Bronchitis, chills, colds, cough, chronic broncho-pulmonary infections/inflammations
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Emotional:
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Calms anxiety, grounding
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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, sitz bath, compress
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Cautions:
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