SWEET ORANGE | |
Botanical Name | Citrus sinensis |
Origin | Asia, China, northeastern India |
Plant Family | Rutaceae |
Method of Extraction | Cold Pressed/Expressed or |
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. |