Botanical name:Carya illinoinensis (Wanenh.) K. Koch; note the older alternate spelling Carya illinoensis is often used. Also Carya pecan.
Common name: pecan, sweet pecan
Use the botanical name when ordering seeds (bulbs, etc.) or when looking up information in the library. Common names vary by nation, culture, and region, and sometimes the same common name is applied to different plants.
nutritional information:
One ounce of dry roasted pecans without salt has 1.4 milligrams of zinc, which is 10% of the U.S. Recommended Daily Value, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
base or carrier oil:
Base Oil: Pecan oil (Carya pecan) can be used as a base (or carrier) oil for aromatherapy.
Aroma: Extremely light; slight fatty, slight nutty.
Texture: Medium; leaves slight oily film on skin.
Color: Clear.
Notes: Goes rancid rapidly.
cautions and contraindications:
Cautions and contraindications: Pecan of species Carya illinoensis is believed to be safe.
Wild gathering: Avoid wild gathering. Some plants are endangered species. Please grow your own herbs in your own goddess garden.
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