Parts Used
Leaves and twigs
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantium
Extraction Method
Steam distilled
Note Classification
Top to Middle
Aroma
Fresh-floral, citrus scent and a woody-herbaceous undertone
Properties
antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, anti-depressant, deodorant, nervine and sedative.
Benefits
Excessive perspiration, flatulence, indigestion, nervous exhaustion and stress-related conditions, oily hair and skin. Petitgrain is a pleasant addition to skin and hair care products. Both as a fragrance and for its antiseptic properties.
Overview
Mostly used in perfumery.
Blends Well With
Benzoin, bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, clove, cypress, eucalyptus lemon, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, neroli, oakmoss, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, ylang ylang
Herbal Miscellany
At first the oil was extracted from the small green unripe oranges. The name petitgrain comes from this, meaning little grains.
Precautions
Oil Specific: None known.
General: As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.
For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
This information was taken from essentialoilbenefits.org and mountainroseherbs.com
