Botanical name:
Citrus paradisi
Refreshing and happy
Please note: The information below is meant to give a brief outline of how an oil can be applied by a trained aromatherapist.
Please do not use this information as a guide for how to use essential oils at home.
Properties and applications:
Anti Spasmodic - cramps, colic, nausea, nervous diarrhoea, asthma
Cytophylactic - skin rejuvenation, improving scar tissue, mature skin
Antiseptic, Antimicrobial - bacterial, fungal and viral infections
Diuretic/Cleansing - toxin build up
Liver Tonic - liver damage, addiction
Euphoric - depression, chronic conditions, lack of confidence, general unhappiness
Family:
Rutaceae
Country of origin:
USA, Brazil and Israel
Part of plant used:
Fruit peel
Method of extraction:
Steam distillation
Blends with:
Most oils.
Chemical character:
Terpene type
Safety information:
Caution phototoxic: no more than 4 drops in 30ml.
Odour profile:
Zesty, bittersweet and mouthwatering citrus.
Plant description:
Cultivated tree with large green leaves, white star-shaped flowers and large yellow fruit.
Historical use:
Popular oil for use in cosmetics and food flavourings.