NANGA

Bitter orange oil 100% essential

10ml

Bitter orange oil is extracted from the outer peel of the bitter orange (Citrus aurantium var. amara), an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. Don’t confuse it with petitgrain and neroli, which also come from the same tree. Petitgrain is extracted from the leaves and twigs, while neroli comes from its fragrant white flowers.

Bitter orange oil gives off a delightfully sweet, refreshing citrus scent; it is broken by a solid, bitter note. When you inhale deeply, you can almost feel it on your tongue. The balance between sweetness and bitterness of this scent is so perfect that I can’t tear myself away from it.

This oil is incredibly uplifting. It is ideal for winter, especially in combination with cinnamon, nutmeg or clove oil, as well as lavender. Sprayed in an aromatherapy vaporizer, it puts you in a good mood. Bitter orange oil also improves intestinal peristalsis and regulates digestion. It is therefore worth performing massages with its addition around the abdomen, as well as the entire body. In combination with lavender oil, it has a calming effect and helps fight insomnia.

FEATURES

• antioxidant
• cytophylactic
• antidepressant
• antispasmodic
• mood enhancing
• regulating digestion
• healing

APPLICATION

• to improve mood and create a pleasant atmosphere
• for skin care
• for massage
• in the perfumery
• as an addition to cosmetics

HOW TO USE

• Aromatherapy burner – citrus oils are not recommended for burners, as the heat depletes their aroma. In this case, it is better to use an essential oil diffuser, which cold-diffuses them together with water. However, if you have no other choice, use a burner, dripping 6-10 drops of oil into it.

• Cold inhalation – put 2-3 drops of oil on a handkerchief and take a deep breath from time to time, placing it on your nose.

• Bath – Add 5-15 drops of oil to a tub of hot water and mix well. Soak in the water for at least 20 minutes. Do not use detergents (it is best to take a shower before bathing with oils).

• Massage – add 15-30 drops of oil to 50 ml of carrier oil (e.g. apricot kernel oil) and mix. You can warm the oil up a bit.

COMPOSITION

Bitter orange fruit oil (Citrus aurantium var. amara) 100%. No additives. Top quality!

COMBINES WELL WITH

Combines well with other citrus oils, lavender, clary sage, myrrh and spice oils such as nutmeg, clove, cinnamon.

TRIVIA

Bitter orange was brought to Europe by the Arabs during the time of Al-Andalus, when the Iberian Peninsula was under Muslim rule.

WARNINGS

The oil is phototoxic, do not expose skin to sunlight after use. Dilute before use. Nursing and pregnant women should consult their doctor before use. Keep out of reach of children. For external use.

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Bitter orange is an evergreen tree, growing to 10 m tall, with glossy dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. The bitter orange tree is native to southern China and northeastern India, but is cultivated mainly in the Mediterranean countries.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Country of origin Italy

• Cold pressing extraction method

• Part of the plant used: bitter orange peel

• Color orange-yellow

• Fragrance intensity: top note, characteristic scent of orange with a bitter note of grapefruit

• Main ingredients: limonene, myrcene, α-pinene

• The consistency is thin

• Flash point 47 °C

• Relative density 0.848 g/ml

• Allergens citral approx. 1%, traces of geraniol, limonene approx. 95%, linalool approx. 0.2%

BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Aromatherapy and other natural therapies. Rea Publishing House, 2006

2. A. Huete, Aromatherapy – a practical guide to essential oils, Wydawnictwo Jedność, 2015

3. https://rozanski.li

• Country of origin: Italy
• Aroma: citrus, sweet
• Fragrance note: Top note
• Application: massage, for baths, for creams, balms, for fireplaces, relaxation and mood, for dry and sensitive skin, for vascular skin, scars and discolorations
• Warnings: do not use during pregnancy, do not use during lactation, do not use on small children, for external use, use diluted, avoid contact with eyes

Manufacturer: NANGA

Packaging: 10 ml