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Botanical Name:
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Pinus sylvestris
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Family:
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Pinaceae
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Country:
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Hungary
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Parts Used:
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Needles/Steam distillation
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Biochemical Class:
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Monoterpene
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Fragrance:
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Sweet, pine-woody, balsamic
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Perfume Note:
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Middle
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Characteristics:
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Refreshing, cleansing, energizing
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Properties:
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Antimicrobial, wide ranging antibacterial, anti-infectious, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, antiseptic (pulmonary/ urinary/hepatic), balsamic, cholagogue, deodorant, decongestant (lymphatic/utero-ovarian/ respiratory), expectorant, hypertensive, insecticide, restorative, rubefacient, sudorific, stimulant/tonic (adrenal/circulatory/ nervous), vermifuge
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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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Poor appetite, gall stones (inflammation)
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Endocrine:
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Sluggish adrenals
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Genito-Urinary:
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Cystitis, prostate problems, urinary infection, inflamed/congested uterus
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Immune:
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Fever, colds, flu, chills, inflammatory/allergic processes
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Integumentary:
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Boils, excessive perspiration, eczema, psoriasis, ringworm scabies, lice, fleas, congested skin, cuts, abrasions
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Rheumatism, gout, sciatica, arthritis
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Nervous:
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Fatigue, neuralgia, stress,
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Respiratory:
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Asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, sore throat
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Emotional:
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Hopelessness, low self esteem, guilt, tired mind
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Chakra:
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Brow #6
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Usage Notes
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Method of Use:
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Inhalation, massage, compress, bath, sitz bath, sauna, spritzer
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Cautions:
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Avoid with sensitive/allergic skin, use fresh oil only
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