Botanical Family: Rutaceae
Botanical Name: Citrus Sinensis
Origin: Brazil
Plant Description: Orange trees can grow to a height of up to 33 feet, depending on the species and climate. The leaves are large and glossy dark green, the flowers are white. The fruit can take a year to be formed, so there is often blossom and fruit on the tree at the same time.
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed expression
Color: Pale orange, not completely clear.
Consistency: Thin
Note: Top
Aromatic Fragrance: Smells very much like an orange, sweet, clumsy and citrusy.
Common Applications: Inhalations, Baths.
Typically Used By: Perfumist, Natural Cosmetics.
Principal Constituents: Limonene, Aldehydes, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Methyl Anthranilate, Nonyl alcohol, Terpineol. Actions Anti-Depressant, Aphrodisiac, Anti-Septic, Anti-Spasmodic, Cordial, Deodorant, Sedative, Tonic.
Therapeutic & Emotional Benefits: Has been known to help with depression, hysteria, Insomnia, and shock. Physical Health Benefits Great for the skin, known to help rejuvenate the skin and combat wrinkles.
Did You Know: Unlike most Essential Oils, sweet orange Essential Oil is damaged by the heat used in steam distillation. Hence it is cold pressed instead, (cold pressed expression actually takes place at room temperature).
Storage Directions: Essential Oils should be stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Essential Oils should be stored in colored glass, the most common storage method being used today are Boston Round Bottles in the amber tint.
Blends Well With: Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil, Bergamot Calabrian Essential Oil, Rosewood, Lemon Essential Oil, Clary Sage Essential Oil, Myrrh Essential Oil, Sandalwood Essential Oil.
Shelf Life: Orange Sweet Essential Oil should be used within 6 months of harvest to ensure the maximum therapeutic benefit. Orange Sweet can turn brown quite easily and will smell unpleasant if it goes stale.
Cautions: Avoid if pregnant or if you are diabetic. Do not use in high concentrations. Part of extensive selection of wholesale aromatherapy, cosmetic, soap and craft making products available at SoapGoods.com.