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Petitgrain Essential Oil


Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Leaves and twigs
Note Classification: Top to Middle
Aroma: Fresh-floral, citrus scent and a woody-herbaceous undertone
Largest Producing Countries: Paraguay and Haiti

Traditional Use: Extensively used as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics and perfumes, especially colognes (sometimes used to replace neroli).

Properties: Antidepressant, anti-infectious, antiseptic, antispasmodic, calmative, deodorant, nervine, stimulant (digestive, nervous), stomachic, and tonic.

Benefits: Acne (excessive), anxiety, balance nervous system, convalescence, depression, dyspepsia, excessive perspiration, flatulence, indigestion, insomnia, nervous exhaustion and stress-related conditions, and oily hair and skin.

Blends Well With: Benzoin, bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, clove, cypress, eucalyptus citriodora, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, juniper, labdanum, lavender, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, neroli, oakmoss, orange, orange bitter, palmarosa, patchouli, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, ylang ylang, and yuzu.

Of Interest: At one time the oil use to be extracted from the green unripe oranges when they were still the size of cherries – hence the name petitgrains or ‘little grains’.  Used in the classic eau de colognes.

Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, and non-photo toxic.

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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).

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