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- Color: Pale amber to brown
- Oil Consistency: Viscous
- Scent: Rich, balsamy, sweet, like vanilla
- Perfumery Note: Base
Action: Antitumoral, anticancerous, antioxidant, combats respiratory infections, antifungal. It may also ease the pain of arthritis and bursitis. Antiseptic, antidepressant, stimulant, mucolytic, expectorant, mild diuretic, anti-inflammatory
Benefits, Indications: Lifts the spirits, especially during the dark winter months; powerful chest decongestant, stimulates the circulatory system, soothes pain in muscles and joints, supports healthy immune functioning, treats arthritis, removes fluid from joints, eases back pain, transforms negative energy and thoughts.
Chemical Constituents: Sesquiterpenes, beta-pinene, delta-3-carene, alpha-pinene and terpene ester bornyl acetate, where beta-pinene and delta-3-carene have effective antibacterial properties.
Companion Oils: Silver fir, white fir, cedar, frankincense, palo santo, seabuckthorn berry, rose otto, clary sage, sandalwood
Precautions: Could result in skin irritation (dilution is recommended). Avoid sunlight for 3 to 6 hours after use. Although it may be used as a dietary supplement, it is advised not to use it in this manner for children under 6 years of age.
Science and Research
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