Orange


Botanical Name: -Citrus aurantium ( bitter orange )
- Citrus senensis ( sweet orange )
Origins China was the first home of the orange tree and the fragrant qualities of sweet and bitter orange oils have long been prized for culinary, cosmetic and medicinal use.
Description The sweet and the bitter oils are similar and both are extracted by cold pressing of fresh orange peel ( it is only neroli oil which is extracted from the blossom ). The bitter and sweet oils range from yellow to brown in colour and are used extensively for their fresh top notes in perfume.
Therapeutic effects Refreshing but sedative, orange is a tonic for anxiety and depression. It also stimulates the digestive system and is effective for constipation. Its antiseptic properties work well for mouth ulcers.
Uses Baths and massage. These essential oils are used widely throughout the food and cosmetics industry in products ranging from bath and body oils to chocolate-orange confectionery.
Blending note Blends well with cinnamon, cypress, fennel, frankincense, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, myrrh, neroli, sage, ylang ylang.
Cautionary note - Phototoxic - avoid to use before exposing to the sun.
* This image is 'eye candy' it does not represent the actual plant.