Sweet Orange Essential Oil - 10 ml

SWEET ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL

Botanical name: Citrus Sinesis

Family: Rutaceae

Ruling Planet: Sun

Evaporation rate: Top note

Colour: Yellow to orange coloured

Extraction process: Cold press

Essence from: Rind

Strength of aroma: Medium to strong

Blends well with: Lavender, Bergamot, Rosewood, Lemon, Clary Sage, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Ginger, Black Pepper, Vetiver, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Clove

Orange essential oil has a wide variety of domestic, industrial and medicinal uses. It is used to add orange flavour to beverages, desserts and sweetmeats. It is also used in soaps, body lotions, creams, anti-aging and wrinkle-lifting applications, concentrates for soft beverages, room fresheners, sprays, deodorants, biscuits, chocolates, confectionery and bakery items.  Can also be used as an insect repellent.

Properties:

Anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antispasmodic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, carminative, diuretic, tonic, sedative, cholagogue substance, tonic

Uses:

Helpful for poor circulation, digestive problems and constipation.  It has anti-depressant qualities.  Promotes positive thinking & cheerful feelings. Calming and relaxes the mind.  Skin tonic and helps to strengthen hair.  Helps for muscle spasms.

Directions for use:

Add a few drops to your bath water.  Can be used in an oil burner.  Dilute with a carrier oil for use as a massage oil. A few drops can be added to shampoos, lotions and other products.

Precautions:

Avoid during pregnancy.

Do NOT use on infants (children under 2 years of age)

Do NOT use directly on skin.

Always test for allergies before use

Avoid sunlight after applying any product with citrus oil as it may cause photo toxicity