Orange oil

Technical Data Sheets :

Botanical Name: Citrus sinensis. Other names are Citrus aurantiumvardulcis and citrus aurantiumvardulcis sinensis. It is also known as Portugal or China orange.

Common Method of Extraction: The common method of extraction is by cold pressing. Oil of orange comes from the small sacks in the outer part of the skin. The yield is 0.3 to 0.5%. It takes about 1000 oranges roughly to get 20 ounces of oil. The process of extraction being cold-pressing it allows toxic substances like pesticides to be part of the oil. So it is very imperative that the orange peel used for making orange oil is from organically grown oranges. Orange oil is high in vitamin C and vitamin A.

Parts Used: Orange peel

Note Classification:  Top

Aroma: Orange oil has a sweet, fresh and spicy aroma. It is warm, radiant and lively. It is yellowish orange in colour and has thin viscosity. The aroma of bitter orange is a bit more delicate.

Largest Producing Countries: Brazil is the largest producer of orange oil in the world followed by United States of America. There are many other countries which harvest orange and makes orange oil.

Traditional Use: The origin of orange oil is China and then India. Those days orange was not used medicinally in Europe because it was considered uncommon and costly. But today it is produced in countries like Israel, South America and California.

Properties:

Orange oil is used extensively in aromatherapy and it gives a feeling of cheerfulness and warmth.  It calms down your nervous digestive problems. It is very good for cold and flu and it eradicates the entire toxins from one’s body. It motivates the lymphatic system and supports the collagen formed in the skin. Orange oil is used in the production of Curacao type liqueurs. It is used as a flavouring agent in food, drink and confectionary. Orange oil is an antiseptic, anti-depressant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, cholagogue, carminative, tonic and sedative. It is used for balancing water retention and obesity. It is the perfect oil for general well being and helping the immune system. It sets your mind happy and brings in positive thoughts in one’s mind. It can be used well for the digestive system of your body. It assists you to get rid of constipation, dyspepsia and it can be used as a general tonic too. In vapour therapy orange oil helps you get rid of cold and flu, nervous tension and stress. Children can sleep the whole night after the use of orange oil.

Blends well With: Orange oil blend well with cinnamon, black pepper, clove, ginger, sandalwood, vetiver and frankincense oils.

Of Interest: Orange oil is maverick oil. It is used in medicines, for a huge variety of domestic consumables and is also used in industries. When added with furniture polish it protects the furniture against damage caused by the insects.

Safety Data: Orange oil has the phototoxic effect so one must be very careful while using it. Make sure that you do not use orange oil before going out in the sun for longer period. Otherwise orange oil is safe non-toxic, non-sensitizing and non-irritant oil.