Expressed Orange Oil is a dark orange to yellow orange colored mobile liquid.
A sweet fresh citrus odor (think of peeling an orange and the fragrant scent).
Chemical composition:
a-pinene (0.54%), myrcene (2.08%), linalool (0.25%), limonene (95.37%), neral (0.06%),
citronellal (0.10%), decanal (0.06%), geranial (0.12%).
Properties:
Antidepressant, antifungal, antimicrobial, sedative.
Uses:
Used extensively in food flavoring.
According to Battigalia:
For the management of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) essential oils have been extensively researched.
A blend of lavender, sweet orange, lemon and rosemary essential oils have been known to relieve
depression and improve concentration. The oils (sweet orange and lavender) are said to activate the parasympathetic nervous system. The oils (rosemary and lemon) are said to relieve depression and improve concentration.
Brings in sunshine on gloomy thoughts.
Reviving when feeling bored and lacking energy.
May encourage appetite and has a calming action on the stomach
especially in nervous states, said to quell the proverbial butterflies.
General Safety:
* Non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
* Not considered photo-toxic
* No contraindications known.
* Sweet Orange has GRAS status
Caution:
Prolonged use & high dosage may irritate sensitive skin.
External use ONLY.
Do NOT use undiluted on the skin.
Keep away from children and pets.
Store away from heat and light (I keep ours in the refrigerator)
Ref:
Salvatore Battaglia- The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy Third Edition. pg 448
Robert Tisserand - Essential Oil Safefy
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