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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.