Orange Bitter Essential Oil

Botanical Name: (Citrus aurantium)

Plant Origin: USA, South Africa, Italy, China.

Extraction Method: Cold pressed from rind.

Key Constituents: Limonene [85-90%] - [Myrceme [0.5-3%]

Action: Orange is calming, sedative, anti-inflammatory, antitumoral, anticoagulant, and improves circulation.

Traditional Uses: Used historically for palpitation, scurvy, jaundice, bleeding, heartburn, and diarrhea.

Indications: Angina (false), cardiac spasm, insomnia, menopause, and tumor growth.

Other Uses: Orange oil may help appetite, bone density, bronchitis, respiratory infections, indigestion (dilute for infants; it helps them sleep), complexion (dull and oily), dermatitis, digestive system. Orange lowers high cholesterol, helps mouth ulcers, muscle soreness, tissue repair, fluid retention, and wrinkles.

Application: Diffuse, apply topically on location, or add to food or rice milk as a dietary supplement flavoring.

Fragrant Influence: Uplifting, works as an antidepressant.

Safety Data: If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.

NOTE: Photosensitive: Citrus oils should NOT be applied to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or UV light within 3 days.

Companion Oils: Cinnamon bark, clove, cypress, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lavender, nutmeg, and rosewood.

Disclaimer:

This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.


As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.