| Product No. | 06-coc00-group |
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| GCC | PC-GP |
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| Scientific Name | Theobroma cacao |
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| Family Name | Sterculiaceae |
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| History | The scientific name Theobroma means "food of the gods" in Aztec. Cacao beans once processed create chocolate. With further processing, cocoa buter is created. Spanish first encountered chocolate and brought it back to Europe where it became a very desired |
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| Plant Description | The cacao tree or cocoa tree is a small tree growing to 4ˆ8 m or 15ˆ26 ft tall. The tree is evergreen. |
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| Chemical Constituents | Stearic acid up to 40%,Palmitic acid up to 30%, Oleic acid up to 35%, Capric acid, Myristic acid, Arachidic acid, Lauric acid, Palmitoleic acid, Linoleic acid, and Linolenic acid |
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| Stability | Use with other fixed oils as it is too sticky to be used alone |
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| Processing Methods | Processed from cocoa beans |
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| Medicinal Properties | No |
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| Massage Oil Application | Good for dry, damaged skin, protects from sun damage |
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| Skin Care Application | can be used like butter |
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| Food Uses | used to create a super moisturizing product |
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| Soap Making | None |
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| Hair Care | Research indicates that CMP actually helps suppress excessive T-cell activity in the immune system, which could help treat conditions associated with overactive immune systems, such as psoriasis, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome. |
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| Side Effects | Damaged, bleached hair |
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| Warnings/Contraindications | Contains cocoa mass polyphenol (CMP), a substance that inhibits the production of the immuno globulin IgE. IgE is known to aggravate symptoms of both dermatitis and asthma |
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| Complimentary Oils | No |
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| Spiritual Uses | Tends to indicate issues around being adored and loved. Can indicate that you are ready to feel good about yourself and become prosperous |
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