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Botanical Name:
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Cymbopogon martinii var. motia
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Family:
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Gramineae
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Country:
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India
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Parts Used:
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Grass/Steam or water distillation
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Biochemical Class:
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Alcohol, Ester
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Fragrance:
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Sweet, rosy/geranium, floral
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Perfume Note:
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Middle - Top
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Characteristics:
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Calming, gently uplifting
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Properties:
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Antiseptic, powerful/large spectrum antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral (cryptococcosis), cicatrizant, febrifuge, hydrating, stimulant (digestive/circulatory/ cardiac), tonic (uterine/nervous)
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Sluggish circulation, constricted vessels
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Digestive:
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Poor appetite, bacterial/viral infections
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Endocrine:
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Genito-Urinary:
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Thrush, cystitis, urethritis, vaginitis, cervitis, salpingitis, birthing
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Immune:
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Viral infections, fever
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Integumentary:
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Acne (staph), dermatitis, eczema, wounds, wrinkles, irregular sebum production (all skin types)
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Flaccid muscles
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Nervous:
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Stress, tension
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Respiratory:
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Bronchitis, sinusitis, otitis, bronchitis, sore throat, tinitis
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Emotional:
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Morning fatigue, irritability, inflexability
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Chakra:
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Usage Notes
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Method of Use:
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Inhalation, massage, compress, bath, sitz bath, spritzer
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Cautions:
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