MURUMURU BUTTER Body Butter 3oz = 100g FAIR TRADE Pure Start Price USD 23.99 Current Price USD 23.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Location www.chasingcloudstherapeutics.com See more about 'MURUMURU BUTTER Body Butter 3oz = 100g FAIR TRADE Pure' Description   MURUMURU BUTTER FAIR TRADE 100g Botanical Name Astrocaryum murumuru Plant Part Seeds Extraction Method Expeller pressed Origin Brazil Description Palms are one of the most well-known and extensively cultivated plant families. They have had an important role to humans throughout much of history. Many common products and foods are derived from palms, and palms are also widely used in landscaping for their exotic appearance making them one of the most economically important plants. In many historical cultures, palms were symbols for such ideas as victory, peace, and fertility. Today, palms remain a popular symbol for the tropics and vacations. The Vitamin A content is found to be 50,000iu per 100 grams of pulp as compared to carrot having 3 times greater the concentration! Colour Off-white Solid Common Uses This wonderful Amazonian Fruit Butter is an excellent emollient. Helping the skin to retain water by creating a film which protects the skin. Murumuru Butter aids in promoting a healthy shine to hair, hydrating and protecting the follicles. This particular fruit butter comes highly recommended for Afro-ethnic hair care products. Saponification Value 240-310 Strength of Aroma Mild Aromatic Scent History The palm branch was a symbol of triumph and victory in pre-Christian times. The Romans rewarded champions of the games and celebrated military successes with palm branches. Early Christians used the palm branch to symbolize the victory of the faithful over enemies of the soul, as in the Palm Sunday festival celebrating the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. In Judaism, the palm represents peace and plenty, and is one of the Four Species of Sukkot; the palm may also symbolize the Tree of Life in Kabbalah. Today, the palm, especially the Coconut, remains a symbol of the stereotypical tropical island paradise. Palms appear on the flags and seals of several places where they are native, including those of Haiti, Guam, Florida and South Carolina. Metaphysical Info   Cautions None Known     100g 500g 1kg 4kg 25kg MURUMURU BUTTER $24.00 $74.00 $112.00 $432.00 ($108.00/kg) $1714.00 ($68.56/kg)     We carry a wide range of 100% Natural Butters. They are the perfect addition to your creams, lotions, body butter, soaps, and more! Each of our butters has fantastic emollient properties that help to enrich and smooth the skin. Shea Butter has a long history, and is now commonly used on dry skin, in moisturizing applications and as a massage butter by itself. Cocoa Butter is similar but with a longer shelf life due to its anti-oxidant properties. Mango Butter shares many of the same properties, only it is nearly fragrance free. For that reason it is used most often in formulations rather than as a stand alone product. We also carry several exotic Amazonian Butters. These too have excellent moisturizing and emollient properties, as well as being easy to market. They have to be tried to be truly appreciated.             We stand behind our products and happily offer our confident guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your order simply return it within 3days for a merchandise credit. We must be contacted within 24hours of receipt of package. Shipping costs are non-refundable.      We accept Paypal, Personal Cheque and Money Order. 8% Sales tax will be added to all Ontario Sales. Payment should be received within 7 days of purchase.   We will take great care in packaging your item. Orders are typically shipped within 1-2 days of payment. Shipped via Canada Post unless indicated otherwise. We are happy to combine shipping on all orders. Please use the shipping calculator to determine shipping costs. Local pickup is available.     You can visit our store by appointment. We are located in the Village of St. George just outside Cambridge, Ontario. Email us at erinsnow@rogers.com or call (519) 448-4529 for more information.     Place a Bid!