Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Description

Sweet Orange Essential Oil (citrus sinensis) It is traditionally associated with the sun; it expresses and inspires vitality, gradually dissolving tensions, and promotes sociability.

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According to the Ministry of Health, it has a digestive function and helps eliminate air from the intestine.

Aromatherapists suggest taking a few drops dissolved in a spoonful of honey as a febrifuge and to calm headaches.

Aromatherapists suggest diffusing it into the air to treat insomnia as it has been observed that it can stimulate the pineal gland, responsible for the production of melatonin which regulates the relationship between sleep and wakefulness, to dissolve tension and purify the air as it destroys toxins like essential oil of Bitter Orange

Naturopaths consider it perfect for rinsing the oral cavity in the presence of mouth ulcers, stomatitis and gingivitis. To purify the lymphatic system and as a tonic for blood circulation, it is used as an ingredient in remedies to reduce cellulite and to combat acne, remember that citrus fruits in general are photosensitive so do not expose yourself to the sun during application.

For aromatherapists, Sweet Orange is an abdominal antispasmodic and can help in case of abdominal cramps; aperitif and digestive; useful in case of constipation.

An excellent friend in the kitchen, Sweet Orange essential oil is perfect for flavoring EVO oil or butter, syrups, fruit juices and spirits, try it to make your own liqueurs or in pastry making, also very useful for fish and vegetable dishes.

In Psycho-aromatherapy it is considered an essential oil useful against anxiety and anti-stress.

Suggested Uses:

• Room diffuser: choose between 3 and 6 drops in 100 ml. of water
• Bath tub: 8/10 drops of essential oil emulsified in coarse salt or milk or cream or honey to be put in hot water (this helps prevent the oil from volatilizing due to the heat)
• Massages: we recommend diluting 3/5 drops of essential oil in a spoonful of oil via
• Food use: we recommend 3/4 drops per 100 gr. of food to be flavored to be added at the end of cooking (we suggest always starting from the lowest recommended dose to, if necessary, increase the drops in the future). This essential oil also goes very well in some cocktails.
• Oral cavity: a few drops in a glass of water

Warnings: Do not use in case of chronic diseases, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
If in doubt, consult a doctor/naturopath.
This essential oil may sensitize to sunlight, be cautious.