Latin name: Citrus sinensis

Botanical family: Rutaceae

Countries of origin : S.Africa, Israel, Brazil

Plant part used: Fresh rind of fruit

Extraction method: Cold pressed

                                             CHEMICAL FAMILIES

Monoterpenes-98%

Monoterpenols-1%

Aldehydes-1%

                                           NOTES ON CHEMICAL COMPONENTS

According to Essential oil safety by Robert Tisserand,

Orange is phototoxic when used in a blend

at more then 8 drops per ounce.

Bitter orange is phototoxic Orange is not.

                                           SAFETY DATA

 Nontoxic, though it may cause skin irritation.

Use in low dilution (1-2%) when applying to the skin,

such as in bath or massage oils.

Older, oxidized oil increase potential for skin irritation.

Best to buy citrus oils that are from organically

grown fruit as citrus trees are heavily sprayed.

The citrus oils are cold pressed and the pesticides

come through the process and are found in the oils.

                                                       THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES

Antidepressant-can help to prevent and

alleviate depression

Antiseptic, anti spasmodic for stomach, warming

Astringent- contracts and tightens tissue

Anti tumoral, anti viral, bactericidal, cleansing

diuretic- aids in reduction of fluids, expectorant

Liver protective, decongesting, detoxifying, moves the blood

stimulant- increase functional activity of

specific organ or system,

inthis case digestive, circulatory and lymph systems (veins)

tonic-strengthens and restores vitality to vitality to various