Sweet Orange Essential Oil - 20 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

Available in 10ml, 20ml, 50ml and 100ml