Essential Oils



SWEET ORANGE

Botanical Name

Citrus sinensis

Origin

Asia, China, northeastern India

Plant Family

Rutaceae

Method of Extraction

Cold Pressed/Expressed or 
Steam distilled

Plant Part Used

Citrus Rind (Peel)

Color

Pale Yellow to Orange 

Consistency

Thin

Perfumery Note

Medium/Strong

Aromatic Description 

smells citrusy and sweet.

Major Constituents

(+)-Limonine, B-Myrcene, A-Pinene

Medical Properties 

Antitumoral, relaxant, anticoagulant, circulatory stimulant

Uses

Anxiety, cold, depression, inflammation, stress, acne

Blends Well With

patchouli, peppermint, other citrus oil

Safety 

Phototoxic. it is reamended that no more than 2% for dermal use to avoid the risk of a phototoxic reaction.