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Petitgrain Essential Oil

Petitgrain Essential Oil

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$10.95
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$10.95

Parts Used

Leaves and twigs

 

Botanical Name

Citrus aurantium

 

Extraction Method

Steam distilled

 

Note Classification

Top to Middle

 

Aroma

Fresh-floral, citrus scent and a woody-herbaceous undertone

 

Properties

antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, anti-depressant, deodorant, nervine and sedative.

 

Benefits

Excessive perspiration, flatulence, indigestion, nervous exhaustion and stress-related conditions, oily hair and skin. Petitgrain is a pleasant addition to skin and hair care products. Both as a fragrance and for its antiseptic properties.

 

Overview

Mostly used in perfumery.

 

Blends Well With

Benzoin, bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, clove, cypress, eucalyptus lemon, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, neroli, oakmoss, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, ylang ylang

 

Herbal Miscellany

At first the oil was extracted from the small green unripe oranges. The name petitgrain comes from this, meaning little grains.

 

Precautions

Oil Specific: None known.

General: As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.

 

For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

This information was taken from essentialoilbenefits.org and mountainroseherbs.com