Orange essential oils

Name: ORANGE (SWEET) ESSENTIAL OIL FROM WILD PLANTS

Botanical name: Citrus sinensis

Country of origin: Dominican Republic

Organic: No

Chemotype (main components): Limonene, b-myrcene, Sabinene

Extraction method: cold pressing

Plant part: fruit peel

Aroma: citrusy, fresh, milder and sweeter than red orange aroma. Very strong aroma, reminiscent of sweet orange juice

Perfumery note: top

Blends well with: cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, lavender, boswellia (frankincense) essential oils.

Name: ORANGE (RED) ESSENTIAL OIL

Botanical name: Citrus sinensis

Country of origin: Italy

Organic: Yes

Chemotype (main components): Limonene, b-myrcene, a-pinene

Extraction method: cold pressing

Plant part: fruit peel

Aroma: citrusy, fresh, slightly bitter, medium intensity

Perfumery note: top

Blends well with: cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, lavender.

GENERAL INFORMATION

In Europe, orange oil was not used until the end of the 17th century, as these plants were very rare and expensive. It is believed that those legendary golden apples from the ancient gardens of the Hesperides were actually oranges. Orange essential oil is obtained simply by pressing the upper colored part of the fruit peel.

USE

Aromatherapy properties:

• reduces stress, anxiety, improves mood and sleep;

• when used for massage, relaxes tired, tense, painful muscles.

Perfumery properties:

• very fresh, deep, rich, spicy, sweetly pungent aroma;

• blends perfectly with other citrus scents, strengthens them, reveals the exotic citrus aroma.

SAFETY!

Must be diluted before applying to the skin.

For pregnant women: effects on pregnant women have not been fully studied, therefore we recommend consulting a doctor aromatherapist before use.

For children: safe to use from 2 years of age.

The main rule of aromatherapy – less is more, i.e. essential oils work better in small doses.