Blood Orange Essential Oil

Description

Blood Orange Essential Oil Profile

Botanical: Citrus sinensis spp. | Origin: Israel | Method: Cold Pressed

Characteristics:

A yellowy-orange or dark orange mobile liquid with a sweet, fresh-fruity scent, richer than Orange Sweet. It blends well with lavender, orange blossom, lemon, clary sage, myrrh and spice oils such as nutmeg, cinnamon and clove.

Principal Constituents:

These are naturally occurring in the essential oil.

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• monoterpenes (over 90%)
• limonene
• bergapten
• auraptenol
• acids

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General Actions:

Antibacterial, antidepressant, antiseptic, carminative, choleretic, digestive, fungicidal, hypotensive, neurological, sedative (nervous), stimulant (digestive and lymphatic), stomachic, tonic.

Safety:

Generally non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. Avoid use in prolonged sunlight exposure.

Primary Therapy Agent:

Indigestion, flatulence, depression.

Secondary Therapy Agent:

Congested & dull skin, mouth & gum infections, edema, water retention, obesity, palpitations, bronchitis, chill, constipation, sluggish digestion, colds/flu, nervous tension, stress-related conditions.

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