| Product No. | 06-she01-group |
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| GCC | PC-GS Africa |
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| Scientific Name | Butyrosperum parkii |
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| Family Name | Sapotaceae Family |
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| History | In Africa, the butter is used for food and in body care products. Cleopatra is claimed to have used it. In Japan, it is used in place of butter. It also has a history as massage oil for sore muscles, burns, and bruises. |
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| Plant Description | Native to Africa growing to 70 feet producing white flowers that create brown fruit with a white kernel. |
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| Chemical Constituents | Up to 12% unsaponifiable compounds, Vitamin A & E |
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| Stability | Tends to be sticky; often used with cocoa butter; may add essential oils to it. |
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| Processing Methods | Cold pressed from the roasted kernels, shea oil comes from the raw kernels |
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| Medicinal Properties | eucalyptus, tea tree, myrtle, cajeput, niaouli, allspice, bay, clove, nutmeg |
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| Massage Oil Application | Used to protect dry, cracked or aged skin; smoothes and replenishes, sunscreen |
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| Skin Care Application | Oriental and African use it in sauces and frying |
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| Food Uses | Mature skin and damaged skin bars add in the dry milling process or after soponification |
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| Soap Making | None reported |
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| Hair Care | Anti-inflammatory, decongestant, blocks UV rays, stimulates cell growth, relieves pain and stiffness in arthritis from swelling., increases capillary circulation which in turn increase tissue re-oxygenation and improves the elimination of metabolic waste |
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| Side Effects | Damaged hair both in shampoo and conditioners |
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| Warnings/Contraindications | None reported |
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| Complimentary Oils | No |
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| Spiritual Uses | Can indicate you are not nourishing yourself the way you should. Your may need to feed yourself on all levels: food, emotional support, positive self talk, and daily connection with spirit. |
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