Orange Essential Oil

Latin Name: Citrus aurantium

Botanical Family: Rutaceae

Origin: Italy

Part Used: Fruit rind

Perfume: Citrus, fresh, fruity, sweet

Note: Top

Colour: Greenish orange

Consistency: Thin

Extraction method: Cold pressed/expressed

Blends well with: Cedarwood, cinnamon, clary sage, geranium, frankincence, jasmine,

lavender, myrrh, sandalwood, ylang ylang

Application methods: Diffused, bath, topical (15-20% of blend)

Warnings: Not recommended for babies 0-12 months of age. Avoid exposure to direct

sunlight for 48 hours after application to skin, can cause photosensitivity. Can cause

allergies to sensitive skin.

Actions:

Anti-depressant

Anti-inflammatory

Antiseptic

bactericidal

Carminative

Digestive

Fungicidal

Digestive & lymphatic

Stimulant

Systems:

Skin:

Oily skin
Dry, rough skin
Dull skin
Cellulite
Mouth Ulcer
Inflamation

Respiratory:

Bronchitis

Digestive:

Digestive disorders
Colic, heartburn
Constipation, cramps
Diarrhoea, flatulence
Fluid Retention

Immue:

Cold, flu

Spiritual & emotional

Calming

Soothing

Relieves stress

Encourages optimism

Uplifting

Reduces fear

Stimulating, refreshing

Induces sleep

Household uses:

Removes stains from tiles

Use on air vents to freshen a room

Spray (diluted) on house plants to discourage pests

Use to lift grease or glue from surfaces

Please take note that all therapeutic values listed above will only be gained with the use of 100% pure, therapeutic grade Essential Oils, such as those available from Homestead Health Australia. They are available for sale through our webstore on this site, or click here to purchase our Orange Essential Oil. The information included here should by no way be considered a replacement for proper diagnosis by a trained medical professional.