Orange Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis

Plant Part: Citrus rind (peel)

Method of Extraction: Cold pressed/expressed

Origin: California, USA

Color: Greenish orange

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium-strong

Aromatic Scent: Sweet Orange essential oil’s aroma is similar to the characteristic smell of orange peel, but more concentrated and with a little hint of sweetness.

Constituents: limonene

Description: The orange tree is the most cultivated fruit tree in the world, and are typically grown in tropical and subtropical climates. The orange tree is actually a hybrid, and is thought to be a cross between the pomelo and the mandarin trees.

History: The fruit of the orange tree has been consumed and utilized since ancient times. It is thought to have originated in Southeast Asia, where oranges were being grown and cultivated since 2500 B.C. It is believed to have been introduced to Europe by Arabs and then brought into America by Spaniards in the mid 1500s.

Blends Well With: Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium,Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Litsea Cubeba, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang ylang

Safety Information: Avoid Orange essential oil in cardiac, fibrillation, epilepsy, and fever. Do not take any essential oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use essential oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an essential oil that you have never used before.

*Note: These statements have not been approved by the FDA. We do not claim that this will cure, treat, or prevent any diseases or ailments.