Orange, Sweet Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis
Common Method Of Extraction: Cold pressed
Parts Used: Outer peel
Note Classification: Top
Aroma: Sweet, sugary, and citrus
Largest Producing Countries: Dominican Republic, Israel, Cyprus, Brazil, and USA

Traditional Use: Extensively used as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics, perfumes, and in the food and drinks industry.

Properties: Antibiotic, anticoagulant, antidepressant, antigenic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, calmative, carminative, cholagogue, choleretic, depurative, digestive, diuretic, fungicidal, humectant, hypotensive, sedative (nervous), stimulant (digestive and lymphatic), stomachic, and tonic.

Benefits: Anxiety, bronchitis, chills, colds, constipation, dull and oily skin conditions, dyspepsia, flu, helps eliminate toxins, intestinal gas, mouth ulcers, nervous obesity, palpitations, spasm, tension and stress, and water retention.

Blends Well With: Bay, bergamot, black pepper, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, coriander, eucalyptus citriodora, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, litsea cubeba, marjoram, myrrh, neroli, nutmeg, patchouli, petitgrain, rose, sandalwood, vetiver, and ylang ylang.

Of Interest: It is a traditional Chinese symbol of good luck and prosperity.  The orange tree was taken to the West Coast of America by Franciscan monks, who began the cultivation of it there.

Safety Data: Generally non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing, although caution must be used when applying it to the skin.

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Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier).