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.