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Latin Name:
Citrus Amara
Extraction:
Steam distillation of leaves & twigs
Originates from:
Paraguay, Native China & North & East India
Aroma:Sharp & fresh floral
Note:Middle
Keyword/Character:Distressing & digestive
Colour:Almost colourless to pale yellow or amber
Constituents:
Geraniol, Geranyl Acetate, Limonene, Linalyl acetate, Linalool
Properties:
Relaxing, Sedative, Anti-depressant, Anti-spasmodic, Tonic, Digestive, Nervine, Deodorant
Physiological:
Cardiac Tonic, Tension, Excessive perspiration, Nervous tension, Skin care-acne & oily, Digestive-indegestion, flatulance, dyspepsia
Psychological:
Fatigue, Insomnia, Mental & physical exhaustion, Stress
Contra Action:
None known
Blends Well With:
Rosemary Lavender, Geranium, Bergamot, BitterOrange, Clary sage, Jasmine, Benzoin, Clove