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Botanical Name:
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Cymbopogon citratus |
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Family:
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Poaceae (Gramineae) |
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Country:
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India |
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Parts Used:
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Leaves/Steam distillation |
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Biochemical Class:
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Aldehyde |
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Fragrance:
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Strong, lemony, herby |
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Perfume Note:
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Top - Middle |
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Characteristics:
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Invigorating, clearing |
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Properties:
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Analgesic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial (wide ranging), antioxidant, antipyrectic, antiseptic (airborne), astringent, carminative, deodorant, febrifuge, galactagogue, insecticidal, nervine, sedative (boosts parasympathetic NS), tonic (digestive) |
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Poor circulation, excess bleeding |
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Digestive:
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Colitis, indigestion, gastroenteritis, intestinal infections/parasites |
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Endocrine:
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Impaired thymus/spleen function |
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Genito-Urinary:
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Scanty menstruation, insufficient breast milk production |
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Immune:
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Sluggish/toxic lymphatics, fevers, infectious diseases |
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Integumentary:
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Acne, decubitus ulcers, athlete?s foot, parasites, excessive perspiration, enlarged pores, slack connective tissue, oily skin/hair |
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Arthritis, pain from over use of muscles |
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Nervous:
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Headaches, stress, nervous exhaustion |
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Respiratory:
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Emotional:
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Irritability, lack of concentration, morning fatigue |
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Chakra:
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Solar plexus #3 |
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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 prostatic hyperplasia (hormone like), hypersensitive/ diseased/damaged skin, children under 2 years of age |
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