Orange bitter essential oil has a fresh, dry, orange scent. It helps maintain a healthy digestive system and is uplifting and cheerful.

How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in a cool, dark place.
Latin Name
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Citrus aurantium var amara
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Synonyms
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Citrus bigarde, Seville orange, Sour orange
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Plant family
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Rutaceae
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Extraction
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Expression of the peel
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Origin
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Native to the Far East, cultivated in many places (Spain)
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Plant characteristics
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A common fruit tree in the Mediterranean, where the fruit is grown for commercial reasons – alcoholic drinks, sweet flavourings and jam. The essential oil is generally a by-product of the fruit juice making and so care has to be taken to source organically grown trees.
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Oil characteristics
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A dark yellow-amber oil with a fresh, dry, orange scent with floral undertones.
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Traditional use
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Bitter – In Chinese medicine the dried herb was used to treat prolapse of the uterus and anus. The peel was used as a tonic and for treating dyspepsia.
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Blends well with
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Lavender, other citrus oils, sandalwood, cypress essential oils.
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Cautions and comments
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Slightly photosensitising. Do not use undiluted on the skin. Orange is very synergistic when mixed with cypress for visible veins.
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Main chemical constituents
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Monoterpenes 98%
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Orange bitter essential oil has a fresh, dry, orange scent. It helps maintain a healthy digestive system and is uplifting and cheerful.

How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in a cool, dark place.