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Characteristics:
A pale yellow to reddish-amber liquid with a rich, spicy-sweet odor. It blends well with pine,
ambrette seed, nutmeg, copaiba balsam, citrus and spice oils.
Principal Constituents:
These are naturally occuring in the essential oil.
- humulene
- myrcene
- caryophyllene
- farnesene
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Generally non-toxic (narcotic in excessive amounts) and non-irritant; may cause sensitization in some individuals.
Should be avoided by those suffering from depression.
Safety:
Non-toxic, non-irritant, nonsensitizing.
Primary Therapy Agent:
Insomnia, nervous tension, stress-related conditions.
Secondary Therapy Agent:
Dermatitis, rashes, asthma, chronic coughs, indigestion, flatulence, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, lack of nursing milk,
sexual overactivity, headache, neuralgia, sciatica.
Important Note:
The information on Florapathics.com is
only provided for educational purposes, and further research should be done
on each essential oil to be assured of its proper usage for each individual.
Aromatherapy is not meant to be a replacement for care under a qualified
health professional, but should be considered a complimentary modality.
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