Orange Essential Oil, Citrus sinensis

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Organically grown orange essential oil can lift the spirits while at the same time, calm the nerves.  This unbelievable essential oil is used in aromatherapy to create a feeling of happiness and warmth.  This is sweet orange, not bitter orange.  Do not get the two confused.  Orange essential oil is also widely used by organic farmers to repel ants. It can wipe out an entire ant colony.

DIFFUSER USES:

Aroma plays a vital role in uplifting the body and mind.  The aroma of orange essential oil is very refreshing.  If you need to unwind after a hard day of work, throw a few drops in your diffuser and let that wonderful aroma work its magic.  The aromatic properties can help alleviate anxiety, anger, and depression.

THERAPEUTIC USES:

Nervous anxiety, constipation, intestinal spasm, fluid retention, detoxifying, cellulite, insomnia, depression, anxiety and other stress related conditions, tension, convalescence.

BOTANICAL NAME:

Citrus sinensis

ORIGIN:

CULTIVATION: 

Organic.

SOURCE: 

Fresh Peel.

METHOD OF EXTRACTION: 

Cold Press.

NOTE CLASSIFICATION:

Top.

AROMA:

Powerful, fresh, smells like oranges but richer and more concentrated.

BLENDS WELL WITH: 

Bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, clove bud, cypress, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, lavandin, lavender, lemon, lime, patchouli, pine, rose, rosemary, rosewood, sandalwood, spearmint, peppermint, thyme, Valerian, vetiver, ylang ylang.

ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPES:

Here are a few blends you can try with our organic orange essential oil.  These amounts are for a diffuser in the 100 – 200 ml capacity.  Refer to our diffusing guidelines or your instruction manuals to adjust the amount you use for your particular size of diffuser by either adding or decreasing the drops depends on your diffuser capacity.

SAFETY:

Orange essential oil can cause severe sun burn if applied to the skin.  Do not use topically 12 hours prior to being exposed to sunlight or tanning lamps.  If orange essential oil is allowed to oxidize, using topically can cause a bad skin reaction.

General Essential Oil Guidelines:

• Do not take internally unless directed by a medical professional.
• Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas, or mucous membranes.
• Do not apply undiluted to skin.
• Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should not use essential oils without first consulting a medical professional.
• Keep essential oils from, and out of reach of children.
• If you are experiencing adverse side effects, stop using immediately.
• The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnoses, treatment, or mitigation of any physical or mental illness.
• The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA.

Are you just getting started in the Diffuser world?  We have two articles you may want to read that will give you a summary about diffusers and essential oils:

1. What Are Essential Oils?
2. What Are Essential Oil Diffusers?

DISCLAIMER:

Information provided in this description is for educational purposes only.  For possible treatments of physical or mental diseases, please seek a trained and licensed health professional.  Enchanted Aromatics is not responsible for any adverse side effects resulting from the use of any suggestions, products, preparations, or procedures mentioned or from following historical uses of essential oils.