Orange

Botanical name: Citrus Aurantium / Cinesis
Botanical family: Rutaceae

Note: Top

Part of plant used: Rind

Origin: The Orange tree is native to China and India and was brought to Europe around the 17th century. These days it is found abundantly in the Mediterranean region, Israel and the Americas.

Description: Fresh, invigorating aroma

History: Once known as the ‘golden apple’ the orange was thought to have been given to Venus from Paris as a gift. Orange peel was used in Curacao, the exotic liquor. This oil is commonly used in both the perfume and food industries.

Properties and Indications:

• Calming digestive properties
• Mild laxative – excellent for constipation
• Relaxing
• Can help with colds and sore throats
• Good for dry skin, dermatitis, and winkles
• Overall skin tonic

Personality:

• Can be very uplifting for suffers of depression and encourages a positive outlook on life

Contra-indications:

• Do not expose yourself to the sun after using Orange as it is photosensitive

Blending:

• When mixed with spicy or herb oils, Orange can make the blend sweeter
• Angelica, Bay, Benzoin, Birch, Caraway, Cardamom, Carrot, Cinnamon, Clove, Dill, Elemi, Frankincense, Geranium, Hyssop, Jasmine, Lavandin, Lavender, Manuka, Marjoram, Neroli, Nutmeg, Palmarosa, Parsley, Rose, Sage, Tagetes, Thyme, Verbena

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