Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Orange (Bitter)

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Essential Oil of Orange (Bitter) (Citrus aurantium var. amara or C. vulgaris or C bi) Abbr: Ora    [to top of page]
This is an evergreen tree that grows up to 10 metres tall with dark green, glossy, oval leaves with long but dull spines. It has a smooth greyish trunk and branches and very fragrant white flowers. Its fruit is smaller and darker than sweet orange.
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Odour of Essential Oil of Orange (Bitter): Fresh, dry, almost floral with a rich sweet undertone.
Colour of Essential Oil of Orange (Bitter): Dark yellow or brownish-yellow orange.
Source of Essential Oil of Orange (Bitter): Rind.
Method of Extraction of Orange (Bitter): Cold pressed or expression.
Properties of Essential Oil of Orange (Bitter): Antibacterial, Anticoagulant, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Carminative, Fungicide, Sedative.
Actions of Essential Oil of Orange (Bitter): Detoxifies, skin toning.
Digestion: Appetite - lack, bile - lacking, constipation, indigestion, digestion of fats, intestinal cramps, obesity.
Endocrine: Obesity.
Immune: Colds, fever, flu, mouth ulcers.
Nervous: Anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress related problems.
Skin: Acne, dermatitis, fungal infection, skin - dry, skin - oily, skin disorders, skin tone, tissue congestion, wrinkles.
Medical Terms: Bronchitis, dermatitis, edema, palpitations.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Anxiety, depression, insomnia, tension, uplifting.
Contra-Indications for Orange (Bitter): Increases photosensitivity.
Comments on Orange (Bitter): Native to the Far East, especially India and China, it has adapted well around the world.~The leaves of the Bitter Orange are used to produce Petitgrain essential oil and the blossoms for Neroli Brigarade.~Bitter Orange should not be used on children or elderly who are failing; the prefered oil would be Sweet Orange.~This oil is particularly useful for digetive problems as it stimulates bile flow and helps to digest fats.

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