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Botanical Name:
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Pimenta racemosa
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Family:
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Myrtaceae
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Country:
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USA
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Parts Used:
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Leaves/Steam distillation
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Biochemical Class:
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Phenol ethers (eugenol up to 56%)
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Fragrance:
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Fresh spicy with sweet balsamic undertones
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Perfume Note:
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Medium
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Characteristics:
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Warming, comforting
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Properties:
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Analgesic, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, expectorant, stimulant, tonic (hair)
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Poor circulation
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Digestive:
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Cramps, flatulence, indigestion, nausea, vomiting
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Endocrine:
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Genito-Urinary:
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Immune:
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Cold, flu, infectious diseases
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Integumentary:
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Promotes hair growth, good for greasy, dull hair
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Muscle, arthritic pain, neuralgia, spasms
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Nervous:
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Depression, nervous exhaustion, neuralgia, stress
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Respiratory:
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Emotional:
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Warms the emotions, relaxing
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Chakra:
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Usage Notes
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Method of Use:
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Inhalation, massage (local use at no more than 2%)
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Cautions:
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Mucus membrane irritant, not to be used with hemophilia, kidney/liver disease, alcoholism, anticoagulants, prostate cancer, acetaminophen use
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