Orange, Sweet

Citrus Sinensis/Citrus Aurantium

Description:

An evergreen tree, smaller then the bitter variety, less hardy and with fewer or no spines. The fruit has a sweet pulp and non bitter membranes.

Actions:

Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, bactericidal, carminative, choleretic, digestive, fungicidal, hypotensor, sedative (to the nervous system), stimulant, stomachic, tonic.

Extraction:

The oil is extracted by cold expression (by hand or machine), or by steam distillation, of the fresh ripe, or almost ripe outer peel.

Characteristics:

The oil is yellowy-orange or dark orange, mobile liquid. With a sweet fresh-fruity scent. It blends well with lavender, neroli, lemon, clary sage, myrrh and spice oils such as nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves

Perfume:

Scent:

Sweet, warm, sensual, radiant, fresh, citrus, fruity, tangy

Key Qualities:

Tonic (to the nervous system), refreshing, warming, uplifting, soothing, sedative, comforting

Odour Intensity:

Medium-low

Aromatherapy Use:

Skin Care:

Dull and oily complexions

Circulatory system:

Obesity, palpitations, water retention

Digestive System:

Bronchitis, chills, colds, flu

Respiratory System:

Constipation, dyspepsia, spasm

Nervous System:

Nervous Tension, stress related conditions

Other Uses

Used to treat mouth ulcers

Safety Data:

Non irritant, generally nonsensitising, but can cause dermatitis in some individuals. WARNING: Distilled orange oil should not be used on the skin before exposure to sunlight or use of a sunbed.

This oil can be purchased at Tamsha for Essential Oils

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