Orange Sweet Essential Oil
Latin name: citrus sinensis
Also known as citrus aurantium var. dulcis
Oil extracted by cold-pressing
Properties:
Viscosity is watery
Scent is sweet, fresh and tangy
Colour is yellow to orange
Uses:
Creates comfortable feelings of warmth and happiness
Calming for nervous digestive problems
Eliminates toxins, stimulates the lymphatic system
Supports the immune system and helps combat colds and flu
Excellent diuretic, balances water retention and obesity
Improves general well-being
It acts as a general tonic, aiding dyspepsia and constipation
Other applications:
Supports collagen formation in the skin, therefore it is good for mature skin
In vapour therapy, it is good for helping children to sleep at night
Warnings:
It is non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising, but can be phototoxic so should be kept out of sunlight.
Not for babies
