Orange Bitter Essential Oil
$184.00
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 |
Citrus aurantium var amara |
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Synonyms |
Citrus bigarde, Seville orange, Sour orange |
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Plant family |
Rutaceae |
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Extraction |
Expression of the peel |
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Origin |
Native to the Far East, cultivated in many places (Spain) |
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Plant characteristics |
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 |
A dark yellow-amber oil with a fresh, dry, orange scent with floral undertones. |
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Traditional use |
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 |
Lavender, other citrus oils, sandalwood, cypress essential oils. |
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Cautions and comments |
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 |
Monoterpenes 98% |