Botanical Name : Citrus sinensis
Plant Part : Peels
Extraction Method :Cold Press
Origin :Italy
Description : Sweet Orange is derived from an evergreen tree. It Is smaller than the bitter orange tree, and less hardy with fewer or no spines. The fruit itself has a sweet pulp with no bitter membrane.
Color : Orange
Common Uses: Sweet Orange Essential Oil is very much like Bitter orange in its applications. Properties are as follows antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, cordial, deodorant, digestive, stimulant (nervous), tonic (cardiac, circulatory). It has also been applied to combat Colds, constipation, dull skin, flatulence, the flu, gums, slow digestion, and stress.
Strength of Aroma: Medium to Strong
Blends well with: Orange Sweet essential oil blends well with Lavender, Bergamot, Rosewood, lemon, clary sage, myrrh, sandalwood and spicy oils such as nutmeg, cinnamon and clove
Aromatic Scent :Sweet Orange essential oil has a sweet, citrus smell much like the orange peels it is derived from, only more intense & concentrated.
History :There is some argument, but it is believed that Sweet Orange was brought to Europe by the Arabs in the First century along with the Bitter Orange.
Cautions : Some aromatherapists have reported that a small percentage of few people have experienced dermatitis from the limonene content of Sweet Orange. *Orange- supports overall wellbeing. It's sweet fragrance is relaxing, encourages positive emotions and reduces depression. Antitumoral, relaxant, circulatory stimulant and rich in limonene. Used for hypertension, cancer, insomnia, complexion (dull and oily), fluid retention and wrinkles.