Citrus sinensis is Latin for Orange essential oil. It has a fresh, citrusy, fruity and sweet scent. Orange is an uplifting oil that helps provide emotional balance by bringing peace and joy. Some common primary uses are anxiety, digestion, fear, insomnia, and nervousness. It is an uplifting oil that helps provide emotional balance by bringing peace and joy. Some common primary uses are anxiety, digestion, fear, insomnia, as well as nervousness.

Cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, many areas throughout the world, including the US, South Africa, Italy and China, cultivate Orange oil. It affects several body systems – digestive, emotional, skin and immune systems.

The properties include: anticancer, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, digestive, in addition, sedative and tonic.

Historical Information

Historically, Orange essential oil has been used for palpitations, scurvy,, jaundice, bleeding, heartburn, relaxed throat, prolapse of the uterus and anus, diarrhea, and blood in the feces. In addition, the French used this oil for angina, cardiac spasms, constipation, chronic diarrhea, nervous dispepsia, and menopause. The most common uses in the present time are anxiety, digestion, fear, heart palpitations, insomnia, menopause, nervousness, uplifting and withdrawal. This oil may help appetite, bones, bronchitis, colds, colic, complexion, fever, flu, high cholesterol, tissue repair, water retention and wrinkles.

When applied topically, Orange oil may be applied neat (without dilution). As with all citrus oils, when applying to skin, avoid direct sunlight for up to 12 hours, as they are photosensitive and skin damage may occur. Diffuse or inhale this oil directly. Place 1-2 drops under the tongue, or add it to a beverage. Orange makes a great addition to flavor your water. This oil is also a great flavoring in cooking.

When used in a blend, Orange oil is a top note, not to mention, it is an enhancer and personifier. Orange blends well with cinnamon, frankincense and geranium, as well as lavender.

Here is an informative article on this oil.

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