Characteristics
A yellowy orange or dark orange liquid with a sweet, fresh, fruity scent. An evergreen
tree, smaller than the bitter variety, less hardy with fewer or no spines. The fruit has a
sweet pulp and non-bitter membranes.
Aromatherapy and Skin Care
Dull and oily complexions, mouth ulcers, obesity, palpitations, water retention,
bronchitis, chills, constipation, dyspepsia, spasm, colds, flu, nervous tension, stress
related conditions, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, bactericidal,
digestive, fungicidal, hypotensive, sedative
Extraction
Essential oil by cold expression (hand or machine) of the fresh ripe or almost ripe outer
peel.
Blends Well With
Lavender, Neroli, Lemon, Clary Sage, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Clove
Cautions
Generally non-toxic (although ingestion of large amounts of orange peel has been known to
be fatal to children), non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. |
