Orange Oil
Name
 Orange Oil
Code
Scientific Name
Citrus sinensis
Common Name
 Orange Oil
Extraction Method
Cold expression of the skin of the fruit. An inferior essential oil is steam distilled from the fruit pulp, a by-product of orange juice manufacture.
Characteristics
A yellow-orange oil dark orange mobile liquid with a sweet, fresh fruity scent.
Main Constituents
Limonene, citral, citronellal, geraniol, linalol, terpinol. The expressed oil also contains bergapten, auraptenol and acids.
Properties
Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, bactericidal, carminative, choleretic, digestive, fungicidal, hypotensive, sedative (nervous), stimulant (digestive and lymphatic), stomachic, tonic.
Key Qualities
Uplifting, Cheery, Refreshing, Warming Soothing, Sedative, Comforting.
Blends well with
Other citrus essences, clary sage, coriander (and other spices), frankincense, geranium, lavender, myrrh, neroli, patchouli, rosemary.
Safety Data
Non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing.
Cautions
Some reports suggest that both the expressed and distilled oils are phototoxic; other studies indicate otherwise. It appears that the oil extracted from the bitter orange (C.aurantium var. amara) is much more likely to provoke phototoxicity. Nevertheless, it is advisable to err on the side of caution by avoiding skin applications of sweet orange oil shortly before exposure to natural or simulated sunlight. Certainly, the oil can irritate sensitive skin, especially if used in concentrations above 1 per cent. The potential of all citrus oils to cause skin irritation and sensitization increases once the oil begins to oxidize, Orange essence deteriorates very quickly, so it is best to use it within six months of opening the bottle.
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