Description
Orange Bitter Essential Oil
Botanical name: Bigarade
Orange Bitter Essential Oil.
Orange oil is an essential oil produced by cells within the rind of an orange fruit. In contrast to most essential oils, it is extracted as a by-product of orange juice production by centrifugation, producing a cold-pressed oil.[1] It is composed of mostly (greater than 90%) d-limonene,[2] and is often used in place of pure d-limonene. D-limonene can be extracted from the oil by distillation.
Industrially, the anti-septic and preservative properties of Orange Oil made it ideal for use in the production of cosmetics and skin care products such as soaps, creams, lotions, and deodorants. For its natural anti-septic properties, Orange Oil was also used in cleaning products such as room freshening sprays. It is by far the most economical, safe and highly effective oil.
Orange essential oil can be used for a variety of applications that range from lifting mood and reducing stress to adding a fresh, citrusy aroma to a room. Research has shown that orange essential oil may have several benefits. Some examples include antimicrobial activity, pain relief, and anticancer properties.
Health benefits:
- Sooth inflammation
- Fight depression
- Uplift mood
- Protest against sepsis
- Enhance libido
- Sexual dysfunction
- Relief from gas
- Increase urination
- Removes toxins
- Enhances immune system
- Reducing emotional and nervous disturbances
- Increase discharge and secretions from glands
Blends well with: patchouli, peppermint, clove and other citrus oils.
