Orange, Bitter

Pure, Therapeutic Bitter Orange (Seville Orange) essential oil, also known as Oil of Bitter Orange Product Details Botanical name Citrus aurantium amara or Citrus bigardia Extraction method / Source Peel of the fruit is Cold Pressed -- Pressing without heat preserves the aromatic and therapeutic qualities of the oil. Aroma Dry, bitter/sweet citrus with woody undertones Note classification Top Odor Intensity 1 Key constituents Limonene, myrcene, camphene, pinene, ocimene, cymene and several trace constituents Plant description Botanical family: Rutaceae (citrus) Bitter Orange is an evergreen tree native to Africa, Syria and Arabia. It produces dark green leaves and highly fragrant white blossoms which develop into small orange fruits with bitter pulp. Bitter orange trees were brought to Europe in the 13th Century by traders, and the trees are now grown extensively in China, India and the USA. Regions of Production India, Italy Growing Practices Trees cultivated without the use of chemic