Description
Botanical name: Citrus sinensis
Orange (Sweet) Essential Oil 100% Pure Essential Oil – Steam distilled from leaves and flowering tops.
- Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis
- Family: Rutaceae
- Extraction Method: Cold expression from the fruit peel
- Origin: Native to Southeast Asia
- Appearance and Aroma:
- Color: Orange to dark orange
- Consistency: Thin
- Aroma: Sweet, fresh, and citrusy with a tangy and slightly floral undertone
- Therapeutic Properties:
- Uplifting: It uplifts mood and promotes positive feelings.
- Antiseptic: Helps prevent the growth of microorganisms.
- Digestive: Aids digestion and relieves digestive discomfort.
- Relaxant: Induces a sense of relaxation and calmness.
- Sedative: Promotes sleep and reduces insomnia.
- Major Components:
- Limonene
- Alpha-pinene
- Citral
- Linalool
- Geranial
Originates in South Africa.
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