Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis
Cold Pressed from peel
Orange hued thin oil with a concetrated sweet citrus note.
Used as an emotional brightening agent in aromatherapy, its traditionally been employed as a remedy for colds and flu but also helpful topically to bring vibrancy back to dull skin. NB: The cold pressed peel oil of the Bitter Orange is phototoxic, meaning it may cause severe irritation if exposed to the sun after application, however the Sweet Orange cold pressed oil is safe to use before sun exposure. Sweet Orange essential oil is part of many cleaning agent formulations as it has a fantastic capability of removing adhesives, gums and built up residue from commercial cleaning chemicals.
Clinical properties - antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, cordial (circulatory stimulant, emotional uplifter), deodorant, digestive, stimulant (nervous), tonic (cardiac, circulatory).
Blends well with: warm spices, resinous extracts, herbaceous notes. Cinnamon (Leaf and Bark), Nutmeg, Clove Bud, Lavender, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Neroli, Lemon, Clary Sage, Myrrh, Cedarwood, Cypress, Sandalwood.
Always do a Patch Test before use topically as everyone is different and will react uniquely to any product (natural or synthetic).
