Petitgrain Essential Oil 10ML
Petitgrain essential oil oil is uplifting and energising.It may be used for oily skin and hair and is also circulatory.
Size:
10ML
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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 amara fol |
| Synonyms | Petitgrain bigarde, Petitgrain Paraguay |
| Plant family | Rutaceae |
| Extraction | Distillation of the leaves and twigs |
| Origin | Native to China and India, best cultivations from France and Paraquay |
| Plant characteristics | An evergreen tree up to 10 metres high with glossy, dark green leaves from which the essential oil of petitgrain is distilled and fragrant with flowers. |
| Oil characteristics | A pale yellow liquid with a fresh, floral-citrus aroma with a woody undertone. |
| Traditional use | A classic ingredient of eau de cologne. The oil used to be extracted from the tiny, green unripe oranges and hence the name ‘petitgrain’ which means ‘little grains’. |
| Blends well with | Other citrus oils, lavender, geranium and clary-sage. |
| Cautions and comments | No known contra-indications. The common name ‘petitgrain’ is used as a general term for oils distilled from the leaves of citrus trees and so the oil should be specified to indicate that it is indeed from the bitter orange tree. |
| Main chemical constituents | Alcohols 30% – 40%, esters 50% – 70%. |