About the Plant:
The universally popular orange is one of the most cultivated fruits in the world. Bright, cheerful oranges grow on evergreen trees in warm areas of America and in other sub-tropical regions in the world. Evergreen citrus trees grow to be about 30 feet tall and have shiny, smooth and oblong leaves, with beautiful white flowers.
The fruit has a sweet pulp and non-bitter membranes. It's enjoyed for breakfast, snacks and as flavoring all around the world. It takes around 1,000 peels of oranges to make about 20 ounces of essential oil. Imagine how much orange juice you could squeeze with that many oranges!
Where It Grows:
During the 15th century, the sweet orange was introduced into the forest regions of West Africa and Europe by Portuguese travelers who brought them back from Macao, China. Today, it is cultivated especially in the Americas and the Mediterranean region. Amrita Aromatherapy is proud to receive Organic Sweet Orange Essential Oil from Mexico.
Traditional Uses and Lore:
The sweet orange that we know and love today arrived in Europe from China in the 16th (other books say different dates) century with Arabian travelers and later to the Americas and West Indies by Christopher Columbus. The Chinese doctors used orange peels for coughs, colds and anorexia.*
In the rest of the world the sweet orange wasn’t commonly used therapeutically, because it was considered rare and expensive, but around the 17th century people started using it medicinally.* These days, orange essential oil is one of the least expensive oils on the market and used for many different emotional and physical conditions!*
Folk remedies of the Mediterranean region used the healing properties of Sweet Orange Essential Oil to treat a variety of conditions, from the common cold, to skin infections and spasms.* In China, the Sweet Orange is believed to symbolize good fortune, which makes them not only a well-used ingredient in medicine, but also in traditional offerings and gifts.*
Other Facts:
Scent: Sweet, Warm, Sunny, and Citrusy
Fragrance Note: Top Note
Composition: Limonene
Family: Rutaceae Family
Dr. Streicher Says:
Pesticides are commonly oil soluble bit not water soluble.* Since citrus oils are not steam distilled but cold pressed pesticides tend to end up in the oil. We therefore strongly recommend to use organic citrus oils and not those from conventional farming. For orange, the price difference between the conventional and the organic is rather small.* Amrita therefore carries only the certified organic quality.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
USDA Certified Organic
Calms Nerves
Alleviates Stress
Aids in Digestion
Orange Sweet Organic Essential Oil is most commonly known for its wonderful uplifting aroma. The cheerful sweet orange oil is perfect for your essential oil starter kit to enjoy with the whole family. When it is diffused, it can help with nervous tension, sadness, and improve the energy of a stale or smoky room.*
It mixes well with other oils that help support normal functions of your immune system and digestive system.* Let Sweet Orange aid a sluggish digestion and help stimulate sluggish lymph nodes.* Lastly, you can use Sweet Orange Essential Oil to create a natural cleanser for your body and your home!*
Topical Application (for use on the skin):
Overall Topical Application: Dilute up to 3-5% in any carrier oil (15-25 drops per tablespoon of carrier oil) for the following and apply to affected areas:
Nervous System:
Eases Fear of Unknown
Relaxes Tense Mind
Uplifts Tension / Serious Thoughts
Digestive System:
Aids Sluggish Digestion
Eases Cramps / Constipation
Lessens Flatulence (Gas)
Circulatory System:
Reduces Swollen Tissue
Stimulates Sluggish Lymph Nodes
Supports Healthy Circulation
Integumentary System (Skin/Hair):
Hydrates Rough / Calloused Skin
Helps Balance Oily / Combination Skin
Whole-Body Massage: Dilute up to 2-3% in any carrier oil (10-15 drops per tablespoon of carrier oil) for the following:
Circulatory System:
Reduces Swollen Tissue
Stimulates Sluggish Lymph Nodes
Supports Healthy Circulation
Digestive System:
Aids Sluggish Digestion
Eases Cramps / Constipation
Lessens Flatulence (Gas)
Diffusion / Inhalation (add a few drops to a nebulizer or nasal diffuser):
Nervous System:
Eases Fear of Unknown
Relaxes Tense Mind
Uplifts Tension / Serious Thoughts
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Blends Well With:
Bergamot, Lavender Extra, Neroli, Rosewood, and Sandalwood
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Safety Precautions
Sweet Orange Essential Oil is non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing.*
General Safety Precautions
Use essential oils only in diluted form on the skin and never internally.
Always be careful when using essential oils with children.
Give them only low doses, or better, consult a qualified aromatherapy expert before using.
Also, use essential oils with care and only under the proper guidance of an expert while pregnant or if you have liver damage, epilepsy, cancer, or other serious health problems.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
The sweet orange is an iconic bright, cheerful fruit, which uplifts and soothes your spirit.* Its citrusy, fresh and sweet scent conveys such happiness, warmth and light that you cannot help but relax when smelling its fragrance.* The sweet orange evokes a beautiful, summer day, when the sun is shining and the day is full of fun.
Served for breakfast and used for flavoring in sweets and candies, the orange has been a well-loved fruit by both child and adults alike for centuries. The orange essential oil is now used therapeutically for many emotional and physical conditions and is one of the least expensive essential oil on the market, making it a wonderful stable for your aromatherapy collection.*
The following is a list of conditions which Sweet Orange Essential Oil addresses by category:
Nervous System:
Eases Fear of Unknown
Relaxes Tense Mind
Uplifts Tension / Serious Thoughts
Digestive System:
Aids Sluggish Digestion
Eases Cramps / Constipation
Lessens Flatulence (Gas)
Circulatory System:
Reduces Swollen Tissue
Stimulates Sluggish Lymph Nodes
Supports Healthy Circulation
Integumentary System (Skin/Hair):
Hydrates Rough / Calloused Skin
Helps Balance Oily / Combination Skin
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Bottles are filled by volume. Some bottle sizes may not be filled to the top, but do contain the volume of oil specified.
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GC Analysis Documents for Organic Sweet Orange Essential Oil
