Orange Essential Oil, Therapeutical Grade
Fragrance: Fresh, fruity, sweet
Perfumery Note: Middle/Top
Blends well with: Citrus Essential Oils blend well with a lot of different oils, “lifting” a blend to make it appear more energetic and lively. Lavender, neroli, ylang ylang, rose, sandalwood, cinnamon, juniper, coriander, frankincense, geranium, fennel, tea tree, resinous essential oils and many others.
Note: Bitter orange (citrus aurantium subsp. amara) has similar properties, but its fragrance is usually more layered, complex, and delicate.
Blood orange: complex, deep, rich and yet up-lifting scent, with a hint of tangerine in it.
External Application:
As a massage oil (7 drops of orange oil to 10ml of vegetable oil): For the treatment of cellulite (together with cypress); For skin-regeneration (stimulates cell generation); For chapped and over-strained skin
As a bath-additive (4 drops to a full bath - not more!); when suffering from insomnia (can be mixed with lavender); helps with depressions; for 'warming up' on cold winter days
As a gargling additive for the daily oral hygiene (1 drop of orange oil to a beaker of warm water) to prevent inflammation of the gums (a drop of lemon oil or orange oil onto the tooth paste is also highly recommended), for the treatment of mouth ulcers
Application in Cosmetics:
The antiseptic, circulatory and hydrating effect of orange oil makes it especially suitable for dry, brittle and callous skin. Soothing to dry, irritated, or acne-prone skin. Softens the epidermis and stimulates circulation.
Stimulates lymph fluids (helps with swollen tissue).
Susanne Fischer-Rizzi writes: furniture... for penetration beneath the wood surface and as protection against insect damage, it is mixed with linseed oil. Insect protection can be increased by also adding swiss pine and cypress essential oils. Nothing is more gentle or protective for wooden furniture and instruments than orange oil, pine oil and cypress oil, mixed with jojoba oil.
Internal Application:
2-3 drops of orange oil added to a glass of fruit juice or vegetable juice or honey have a balancing effect on the intestinal activity and stimulate the digestion. Furthermore orange oil is antispasmodic, diuretic, stomach- calming, slightly sedative, appetizing, hypotensive and blood-purifying. It also helps with insomnia and bronchitis.
In the Diffuser:
Creates a cheerful, friendly atmosphere; harmonizes feelings, activates creativity; takes the dreariness out of long winter evenings; nerve tonic - helps with stress; helps with insomnia (can be combined with other oils)
SPECIFIC SAFETY ADVICE
Use in low concentration only in skin care since some individuals may react sensitive. Avoid exposing the skin to direct sunlight after using this oil in skin care – photosensitivity possible.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils are potent plant extracts! Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified medical practitioner. Keep all essential oils securely out of child’s reach. Do not apply undiluted to the skin. Always avoid mucous membranes and eyes. If you are pregnant or have any medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified medical practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils for children and use only the gentlest oils at very low concentrations; it is safest to consult a qualified medical / aromatherapy practitioner. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using any oil. Essential oils may attack plastics and varnished surfaces! And here’s another fact that most of us would be rather unaware of... many essential oils are highly flammable!
DISCLAIMER
Any information provided is only general information and is not to be considered complete or guaranteed to be accurate / effective / safe. It is not in our intention to make any medical claims associated with any of our products, and the information provided should not be used to replace sound medical advice.