Sweet orange BIO essential oil

Latin name: Citrus sinensis

NOTE: do not confuse with bitter orange (Citrus Aurantium) or with blood orange/mandarin, which have different properties.

Countries of origin: Brazil, Israel, South Africa, Mexico (our essential oil comes from France)

Extraction method: cold pressing of fresh peel

Note and evaporation rate: high

Cultivation method: organic

Dominant chemical families: monoterpenes

We use it:

- for digestive problems: constipation, cramps, flatulence, nausea,…

- for wellbeing: against depression, fears, anxiety, to lift mood;

- for calming and better sleep, against tension;

- in diffusers for air purification and freshening;

- in cases of fluid retention: lymph, cellulite, swelling;

- for boosting the immune system: preventively, at the onset of illness or for faster recovery.

Methods of use: in diffusers/vaporisers, in massage oils, creams and lotions, in inhalations,…

NOTE: Sweet orange essential oil is not phototoxic (essential oils of other citrus fruits are).

Special warnings: If oxidised, it may irritate the skin. Citrus oils are prone to faster oxidation, so store them in a cool, dark place, tightly closed.

Allergens: limonene

Aromatherapy tip with recipe:

Aromatic mood-lifting spray

30 ml distilled water

8 drops EO sweet orange

5 drops EO bergamot

3 drops EO lavender

Preparation: Drop the essential oils into a dark 30 ml bottle and rub between your palms (mix well). Add approx. 30 ml of distilled water, close tightly, label and store in a cool, dark place.

Use: Spray around the room as needed (several times a day).

Before use, read the label carefully and follow the instructions for use!