Description
The orange tree is an evergreen plant with dark green, shiny leaves and white flowers. Sweet oranges grow in a range of different sizes, and shapes varying from spherical to oblong. When unripe, the fruit is green. The grainy irregular rind of the ripe fruit can range from bright orange to yellow-orange.
Sweet Orange known for its sweet, fresh, and tangy aroma that is pleasant and loved by everyone. The uplifting aroma of orange essential oil makes it ideal for diffusing. Its best functions as an antidepressant besides having a calming effect upon the entire body. Sweet Orange also used in cosmetic applications on a wide scale due to its nourishing properties.
Benefits: Refreshing, uplifting, invigorating
Delightful Diffuser Recipe:
3 drops Orange oil
3 drops Cypress oil
2 drops Peppermint oil
For topical application, refer dilution ratios here.
Specifications
| Botanical Name |
Citrus sinensis |
| Botanical Family |
Rutaceae |
| Country of Origin |
USA |
| Extraction Method |
Cold Press |
| Plant Part |
Fruit peel |
| Main Compounds |
Limonene, myrcene, α-pinene, linalool, octanal and decanal |
| Color |
yellow to orange variance |
| Aromatic |
pleasant, sweet and lively |
| Perfumery Note |
Top |
| Strength of Initial Aroma |
Medium |
| Blends with |
Vetiver, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, sandalwood, clary sage, cypress, myrrth, rose ylang ylang and frankincense. |
Cautions
Non-toxic, non-irritating, hypoallergenic, use in moderation. Sweet Orange has phototoxic properties and avoid exposure to the sun or UV rays after application to the skin.