Petitgrain Essential Oil 苦橙叶精油

Botanical Name: Citrus Aurantium var Bigaradia

Plant Part: Leaves

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: Paraguay

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Note: Top

Description: Sweet, fresh and floral aroma similar to orange flowers with woody/ green undertones.

Caution: Avoid during pregnancy.

Therapeutic Properties: 

Contains a high percentage of the calming ester of linalyl acetate (~50%) and anti-bacterial monoterpene alcohol linalool (22%). Also contains geraniol, trans beta Ocimene, beta-pinene, neryl acetate and terpineol.

Common Uses And Benefits:

Petitgrain is distilled from the leaves, twigs and branches of the Bitter Orange tree (whereas the bitter orange essential oil is usually cold pressed from the rinds of the fruits). It can help with nervous exhaustion, convalescence, insomnia and stress-related conditions especially anger and panic. 

Petitgrain helps to clear and tone the skin. It is particularly good for greasy, congested skin, acne, pimples and other blemishes, as it has a mild antiseptic action and helps to control over-active sebum production. Petitgrain also acts as a deodorant and can help relieve excessive perspiration.

Burners and Diffusers:

• Diffuse in the room to help recovery from illness, relax the body, calm irritation, anger, panic and depression.
• When blended with other stimulating or cephalic oils, it can work synergistically to boost intellectual or creative activity 

Blended Oil for Massage, or in the Bath

• As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, it can assist with convalescence, rapid heartbeat and insomnia.
• As an anti-spasmodic oil, it can be used in blends to induce relaxation in the tissues, muscles and nerves to reduce muscle spams and strengthen nervous system.
• It also contains mild anti-antiseptic properties to prevent infection, fight sepsis, prevent body odour and to clear skin blemishes.

Cream or Lotion

• Use in a cream or lotion to help reduce congested greasy skin, balance sebum production and to clear up acne, pimples and other skin blemishes.

帮助缓和失眠与心跳加快的焦虑感, 能安抚愤怒与恐慌，情绪低落时是好的抗忧郁剂。苦橙叶没有光敏感性，有调节皮肤的功能，减轻皮脂分泌，也是好的杀菌剂，治疗粉刺与青春痘，还可对付头皮屑。

Blends particularly well with bergamot, lavender, palmarosa, geranium, rosewood, rosemary and sandalwood.

Packaging: Dark amber bottle with orifice reducer (for controlled essential oil dispensing).