Sweet Orange

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Latin Name:
Citrus Aurantia/Aurantium/Cinensis

Extraction:
Steam distillation or expression from the outer coloured part of the rind

Originates from:
Eastern Asia, Native china, Israel, Portugal, West Indies, USA, Brazil & Cypress.

Aroma:Fruity, sweet vivid orange

Note:Middle

Keyword/Character:Warming, cheery feeling, dispels physical & nervous tension.

Colour:Deep golden yellow

Constituents:
Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Nonylacohol, Terpinol, Methyl anthranilate.

Properties:
Anti-depressant, anti-septic, anti-spasmodic, detoxifying, sedative, bactericidal, hypotensive, stomache, tonic, stimulant-digestive & lymphatic, carminative, mild nerve sedative.

Physiological:
Skin care-tonic for congested & dry skin dermititis, eczema, helps with water retention. Indigestion, constipation diarrhoea, helps IBS, good for respiratory system.

Psychological:
Depression, Fatigue, Insomnia, Anxiety, general nervous tension.

Contra Action:
Photosensitivity-photo toxic if distilled.

Blends Well With:
Rosemary, Ylang Ylang, Clary sage, Lavender, Neroli, Cinnamon.