Sweet Orange oil is cold pressed from the peel. It has a sweet, sugary, citrus aroma. It contains 90% limonene which is in many household cleaners, this oil is often used as an earth friendly alternative.

Orange, sweet

Plant Name: Citrus sinenses

Origin: Brazil

About Orange Essential Oil

Cold pressed from the peel; which makes it photo-toxic
The highest limonene content of all citrus oils
A bright and cheerful oil that can be ingested and used in cleaning/disinfecting surfaces and the air
Aids in normal cell regeneration; used highly diluted in skin care **

How to Use Orange Essential Oil

Add 3 drops to 1 cup plain, unsweetened Coconut milk yogurt, with nuts, hemp seeds, and some honey, for a great energy/protein boost to your morning with natural antioxidants and immune boosters
Mix with distilled white vinegar and water, adding other Essential oils for a disinfecting cleaning spray
Diffuse into the room to clean the air and uplift the mood.
* Also~ A wonderful enhancement to other stand-alone blends

Other Ways To Use Orange Essential Oil

A great flavor enhancer for sparkling water, and Vanilla “N’ice” cream
Stimulates digestion
Often used in blends to build emotional strength and courage
Somah’s “Courage blend” for the diffuser or X5 the recipe and make a blend to use on the feet in the morning before setting intentions for the day. Add it to Jojoba/roll-on bottle and have a great blend ‘on hand’; to boost mental balance.

Courage blend

3 drops Frankincense
2 drops Bergamot
2 drops Orange, sweet

Use in Ayurveda for Orange Essential Oil

Stimulates Pitta
Decreases Kapha
Balances Vata

Aromatic Profile and Product Details of Orange Essential Oil

A sweet, fresh, fruity scented oil. It’s properties stimulate and calm. It’s bright orange color is a hint of it’s power as a digestive and mood enhancer. It’s known to be heating and sweetly pungent. Used as an anti-inflammatory, expectorant and heart tonic
This has a slightly different profile than bitter Orange and a very different taste

Blends well with These Essential Oils

Lavender
Frankincense
Cedar, atlas
Peppermint
Eucalyptus
Bergamot
Sandalwood
Rosemary

Safety Considerations for Orange Essential Oil

Photo-toxic: stay out of the sun if applied to skin**

History or facts of Orange Essential Oil

And adaptogen oil: A fun oil that can be both relaxing or energizing depending on your mood when using it.

Orange (sweet or bitter) is likely the least expensive oil to distill.

The Orange tree gives off THREE oils:

Neroli~ from the blossoms
Orange~ from the fruit peel
Petigrain~ from the leaves, twigs, flowers.. All of it!

**It’s an incredible oil for skin regeneration AND it’s used in skin care while it’s known to be photo-toxic. Stay out of the sun and/or tanning beds direct light contact, up to 24 hours if applied to the skin.

Bistro Cafe Blend

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