Hello,
It is my pleasure to share with you one of my favorite essential oils – Sweet Orange. I am from sunny California and this time of the year is when the Oranges which are called Navel Oranges are starting to be harvested and packed for the Holiday season! The botanical name for the Navel Orange is Citrus sinensis (L.) Persoon (CH.) (Syn : Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck / Citrus aurantium var. dulcis Hayne) and also is the same botanical name of the Sweet Orange from which the rind is cold pressed for the essential oil.
Each year my grandfather brought us fresh oranges to eat from the local orange growers who he and my father sold compost to. It was close to where he lived on the east side of Bakersfield, California. Small orchards of oranges existed then and each farmer grew, harvested and packed them. You could go to their farm stores and purchase oranges. A few of these farms still exist there. Here is one that you can order your holiday oranges from called California Fruit depot on the east side of Bakersfield.
Peeling an orange now invokes the smell of fresh, sweet, and succulent oranges and fond memories of my grandfather entering our home with his big box of oranges for us to enjoy during the holiday season. My mother would put them in the bottom of our stockings. I couldn’t wait to get to the bottom of my stocking for that sweet, juicy treat- the orange.
Now, no wonder I have high regard for this essential oil and can’t wait to share more with you about Orange essential oil in my Youtube “Learn How to Use Orange Essential Oil Series.” Each week I will be offering you a new Orange essential oil formulation so you can see how versatile and effective this essential oil really is.
First let’s look at the Essential Oil Profile of Orange so you can get a better understanding of this essential oil.
Orange Essential Oil Profile
Botanical name – Citrus sinensis (L.) Persoon (CH.) (Syn : Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck / Citrus aurantium var. dulcis Hayne
Family– Rutaceae Family
Countries of origin- Mexico and Brazil.
Main chemical constituents – D-Limonene (89,00 à 97,00%) Myrcene (<= 5,00%).
The color of the essential oil is Orange. It is a top note in perfumery. Orange essential oil combines well with most essential oils.
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Mind System– Depression, sadness |
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Circulatory System– calming to the heart |
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Digestive System– helps the stomach to digest better, gallstones |
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Immune System- antibiotic and antiseptic properties |
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Intestinal System– constipation, diarrhea |
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Lymphatic System– stimulates fluids in the body |
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Nervous System- anxiety, insomnia |
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Skin System– acne, toning effects on the gums and mouth ulcers, |
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Urinary System– diuretic, kidney stones |
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Contraindications: Do not use in pregnancy or with children under 2 years of age. |
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Caution: if the oil is more than 3 years old or oxidized it should not be used. When making preparations with any citrus essential oil add an anti-oxidant such as Vitamin E or in preparation that already contains Vitamin E. You can use a Vitamin E capsule. Reference: Hargis, Lorrie (2015) Common Scents, A Practical Guide to Aromatherapy, page 99-100 Click here- https://www.lorriehargis.com/books.html
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SENSATIONAL SPRAYS with ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL!!!
Learn How to use Orange Essential Oil in a Purifying Spray!
I will be sharing with my favorite Sensational Orange Essential Oil Sprays! The first week of the video Series “Learn How to Use Orange Essential Oil in a Purifying Spray ” ! It is important to have a pleasant environment. Smelling pet odors, cooking odors and bathroom odors can effect our moods and health.
Learn How to Use Orange Essential Oil in a Cleaning Spray!
Second week of Using Orange Essential Oil in Sensational Sprays! Learn How to Use Orange Essential Oil in a Cleaning Spray. We all need healthy, safe and effective ways to clean our homes, offices and cars. Why not try essential oils?
Learn How to Use Essential Oil in Energizing Spray !
3rd week learn how to use Orange Essential Oil in an Energizing Sensational Spray to help you when you feel down and out! Perfect when feeling lonely or depressed especially during the holiday season
Learn How to Use Orange Essential Oil in a Soothing Spray
4th week learn how to use Orange Essential Oil in a Soothing Sensational Spray to help you when you feel calm and relaxed! Perfect when feeling hurried, stressed or exhausted especially during the holiday season
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Better Health and Happiness,
Lorrie
Lorrie Hargis, RA
