Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Parts Used Fruit peel   Botanical Name Citrus sinensis   Extraction Method Cold pressed   Note Classification Top   Aroma Sweet, sugary, and citrus   Properties   anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antispasmodic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, carminative, diuretic, tonic, sedative and cholagogue substance.   Overview Known as an uplifting oil. Orange oil is often found in household cleaners.   Blends Well With Basil, bergamot, black pepper, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, coriander, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, litsea cubeba, marjoram, myrrh, neroli, nutmeg, patchouli, petitgrain, rose, sandalwood, vetiver, ylang ylang   Herbal Miscellany Sweet orange oil contains about 90% limonene, which is in many household cleaners. Because of this sweet orange oil is used as a earth friendly alternative to many common household cleaners.   Precautions Oil Specific: None known. General: As with all essential oils, never use them