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9 Cards in this Set
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Basil
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Common Name: Basil
Botanical Name: Ocimum Basilicum Origin: North Africa, Asia, Southern Europe Part of plant: Flowering herb Method of extraction: Steam distillation Constituents: Linalol, eugenol Safety Data: Avoid if pregnant Uses: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, aids digestion, headaches, uplifting/refreshing |
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Benzoin
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Common Name: Benzoin
Botanical Name: Styrax benzoin Origin: Tropical Asia Part of plant: Resin Method of extraction: Solvent extraction Constituents: Coniferyl Cinnamate, Sumaresinolic acid Safety Data: Possible skin irritant Uses: Stress, circulation, respiration, inflamation, warming/relaxing |
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Bergamot
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Common Name: Bergamot
Botanical Name: Citrus bergamia Origin: Tropical Asia, Southern Europe Part of plant: Fruit Method of extraction: Cold expression Constituents: Linalyl acetate, linalol Safety Data: Phototoxic (contains bergapten, a furocoumarin) Uses: Uplifting/cooling, nervous system, anxiety, immunity, depression, stress |
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Black Pepper
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Common Name: Black pepper
Botanical Name: Piper nigrum Origin: South-west India, Indonesia, Malaysia, China Part of plant: Fruit (peppercorns) Method of extraction: Steam distillation of dried, crushed fruit Constituents: Pinene, limonene, camphene Safety Data: Irriant, incompatible with homeopathic treatments Uses: Muscular aches and pains, expectorant, rubefasciant, stimulant |
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Carrot Seed
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Common Name: Carrot Seed
Botanical Name: Daucus Carota Origin: Europe, Asia, North Africa Part of plant: Seed Method of extraction: Steam distillation Constituents: Carotol, Daucol Safety Data: Avoid if pregnant Uses: PMT, liver congestion, mature skin, rejuvinating, stress-related skin disorders |
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Chamomile (German)
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Common Name: German/Blue Chamomile
Botanical Name: Matricaria recutica, Matricaria chamomila Origin: Europe esp Hungary, Bulgaria Part of plant: Flowers Method of extraction: Steam distillation Constituents: Chamazulene (from distillation of farnesol) Safety Data: Can cause skin irritation Uses: Stress, insomnia, relaxing, bruising, inflamation, allergies, skin irritations |
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Chamomile (Roman)
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Common Name: Roman Chamomile
Botanical Name: Anthemis Nobilis, Chamaemelum nobile Origin: Europe, North America Part of plant: Flowers Method of extraction: Steam distillation Constituents: Angelic and Tiglic acids Safety Data: Can cause skin irritations Uses: Stress, insomnia, relaxing, Bruising, inflamation, allergies, skin conditions |
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Clary Sage
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Common Name: Clary Sage
Botanical Name: Salvia Sclarea Origin: Russia, Southern Europe Part of plant: Flower tops and seeds Method of extraction: Steam distillation Constituents: Linalyl acetate, linalol Safety Data: Narcotic - avoid if pregnant and when consuming alcohol Uses: Muscular aches and pains, joints, relaxing, nervous tension, panic |
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Coriander
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Common Name: Coriander
Botanical Name: Coriandrum Sativum Origin: Russia, Europe, Western Asia Part of plant: Seeds Method of extraction: Steam distillation Constituents: Linalol, borneol Safety Data: Use in moderation Uses: Immune system, nervous system, muscular aches and pains, arthritis, nausea |
