SWEET ORANGE OIL, HIGH ALTITUDE, GREECE (15ML)

Traditional aromatherapy uses:

• Traditionally in aromatherapy treatments sweet orange essential oil is associated with the following therapeutic properties: antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, bactericidal, carminative, choleretic, digestive, fungicidal, hypotensive, sedative to nervous system, stimulant to digestive and lymphatic systems, stomachic, tonic.

Qualified aromatherapists may use sweet orange essential oil for common complaints such as:

• skin conditions: suits all skin types, dry and prone to acne
• lymphatic system: stimulates healthy fluid circulation and reducing water retention
• digestive issues: constipation, chronic diarrhoea, stimulation of bile production, nausea
• emotional support – great for relaxation, uplifting, can be used to help children sleep

Other common name: often simply referred to as ‘orange’ but it must not be mistaken for ‘bitter orange’. 

Botanical name: Citrus x sinensis

Botanical family: Rutaceae

Method of extraction: Expression

Plant part used to extract the oil: fruit peel

Cultivation method: Organic

Area of origin: Greece

Biochemical group: Monoterpene

Main chemical compounds: limonene, β-myrcene, α-pinene, limonene, others

Colour: yellow

Consistency: thin

Aroma strength: medium

Perfumery note: middle

Aroma: unmistakably orangey, citrusy, zesty, fruity, fresh and sweet, uplifting and refreshing