Sweet Orange: Citrus sinensis

Crop: Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth

Producing organ: Peel

Origin: USA

 

Production method: There are two primary forms of production: cold expression, either by hand or machine, of the ripe or almost ripe outer peel; or steam distillation of the fresh ripe or almost ripe outer peel. Orange essential oil is produced from the peel left after the orange juice is extracted.

Wellness Support: Sweet orange aromatherapy essential oil helps to support emotional well-being. It also aids in maintaining healthy skin and digestive health.

 

Perfumery: Sweet orange has a pleasant sweet, fresh, and fruity scent. It is used extensively in soaps and floral perfumes and works well in a blend at about a 5% concentration. It evaporates quickly and does not store well, so blend in small quantities.

 

Oils That Blend Well With Sweet Orange: Sweet orange oil's fresh aroma blends well with basil, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, lavender, neroli, lemon, and nutmeg.

 

Cautions and Contraindications: Avoid the sun for at least 12 hours after using sweet orange directly on the skin as it can have a photosensitizing effect. It is generally non-sensitizing, although limonene can cause reactions so a skin patch test is recommended.

 

Formulas:

ENERGIZING BLEND

Sweet orange Citrus sinensis oil: 4-drops

Basil oil Ocimum basilicum oil: 3-drops

Blend the oils and add 3-drops to a full bath or use a foot or hand bath at least once daily. For those people who prefer to shower, adding this formula to liquid soap is an effective alternative.

 

UPLIFTING BLEND

Clary sage Salvia sclarea oil: 2-drops

Grapefruit Citrus paradisi oil: 2-drops

Sweet orange Citrus sinensis oil: 2-drops

Blend all ingredients use in a room spray, candle, or put 1-drop of the mixture on 1-t of honey as a dietary supplement.

 

 

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.