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ANTHOPOGON
OIL |
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Botanical
Name: |
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Rhododendron
anthopogon |
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Common
Name |
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Rhododendron
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Vernacular
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Sunpati |
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Plant
Family: |
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Ericaceae |
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Distribution
in Nepal: |
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In
alpine regions between 3,000 - 5,000 m altitude. |
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Principal
Constituents: |
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Caryophyllene,
d-cadinone, a-pinene, ß-pinene, ß-myrcene,
cymene, cimonene, d-cadinene, among others. |
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Description:
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Pale
yellow fluid liquid having a sweet-herbal, faintly balsamic
odor. |
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Method
of Extraction: |
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From
the aerial part of Rhododendron anthopogon
D.Don by steam distillation. |
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Antitussive,
Diaphoretic, Digestive, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic |
Other
Uses: |
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Industrial
Uses: |
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Used
in perfumery, cosmetics and as a flavoring agent. |
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| Safety
Data: |
| Non-toxic.
Non-irritant. |
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GENERAL
SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution
should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use
any oils without consultation from a qualified aroma
therapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept
out of the reach of children.
DISCLAIMER:
This
information is provided purely for informational
purposes only, and does not in any way purport
to be medical or prescriptive suggestions. Any
reference to medicinal or health benefits is
not meant to treat or diagnose any problem and
is not meant to replace professional medical
advice and should not take the place of any
prescribed medication that has been prescribed
by a physician. |
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LIST OF REFERENCES: |
Lawless,
J. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of
Essential Oils - The Complete Guide to the Use
of Oils in Aroma therapy and Herbalism, Element,
Shaftesbury, 1995 |
Medicinal
Plants of Nepal, His Majesty's Government of
Nepal, Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation,
Department of Plant Resources, 6th Edition,
Kathmandu, 2001 |
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