Petitgrain

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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