MSDS-Water_Melon.pdf
Botanical Name: Citrullus vulgaris Common name: Waterme Read More
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Botanical Name: |
Citrullus vulgaris |
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Common name: |
Watermelon |
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Plant family: |
Cucurbitaceae |
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Genus: |
Citrullus |
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Appearance/Color: |
Colorless or yellowish. |
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Origin |
Africa |
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Source |
Seeds |
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Method of Extraction |
Cold Pressed |
Watermelons (Citrullus spp.) are prostrate, basally branched, softly hairy vines possessing deeply and roundly indented, blue–gray–green leaves, and branched tendrils. One flower is produced per stem node. At most nodes, a male flower is produced, but a female flower or hermaphroditic flower appears at every seventh or eighth node. Modern cultivars are monoecious, but some old cultivars are andromonoecious. The flowers are less showy than those of melon and cucumber, being a bit smaller and lighter yellow. Watermelons require a long, warm growing season to mature and are usually grown for the consumption of their fresh, edible fruit flesh. Unlike melons and pumpkins, the part consumed is the placental region, or endocarp. In some regions, consumption of the seeds is important, too.
Natural diuretic that washes from the inside. Lowers blood pressure. Soothes intestinal tract and stomach ulcers. Highly alkalizing (do not eat with other food since it lowers stomach acid). WATERMELON SEED- a diuretic used in herbal teas to flush out bacteria from UTIs and reduce urinary stone accumulations. Seeds also good for chasing out parasites. Grind seeds into food or smoothies. High in amino acids citruline and arginine. A gentle body cleanser for skin conditions like hives.
Essential oils are distilled from the aromatic leaves, bark, and roots of plants. If applied to the skin directly, they can cause reactions, such as severe irritation, redness or burning.
Carrier oils and essential oils are made from plants. Carrier oils are used to dilute essential oils and “carry” them to skin. That’s because essential oils are potent and can cause irritation when applied directly to skin. Most carrier oils are unscented or lightly scented and don’t interfere with an essential oil’s therapeutic properties. They may be used alone or with other oils to nourish skin.
Carrier oils are used to dilute the essential oils and help “carry” them into the skin. Aloe vera gels and unscented body lotion are also sometimes used as carriers.
To be used in aromatherapy, it is recommended that the oil is obtained through cold pressing. In this process, the oil is extracted by crushing the plants. Users claim that the fragile nutrients in the oil can be damaged if they are extracted with heat. Venkatramna’s carrier Oils are extracted from the Cold Pressed method to retain their properties.
Common Usage: Aromatherapy
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Safety summary
· Hazards: none known
· Cautions: old or oxidized oils should be avoided.
Organ- specific effects
· Adverse skin reactions: Not Known.
Systemic effects
· Acute toxicity: Not Known.
· Carcinogenic/ anticarcinogenic potential: Not Carcinogenic
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
· Ecotoxicity: No data available
· Bioaccumulation: No data available
· Mobility in soil: No data available
· Persistence and degradability: No data available
· PBT and vPvB assessment: No data available
