Petitgrain Essential Oil
Latin name:citrus aurantium
Oil extracted by steam distillation of fresh leaves and small twigs of the orange tree
Properties:
Viscosity is watery
Scent is woody and floral
Colour is pale yellow to amber
Uses:
Calms the temper and dispels panic
Helps the mind to focus and boosts the intellect
It is relaxing, helping to slow down a rapid heartbeat, and helps to promote sleep
Has astringent properties, helping to clear blocked pores and greasy skin, helping to clear acne and toning the skin
Other applications:
It is a useful oil to use in vapour therapy during convalescence
Warnings:
It is non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising and non-phototoxic
