Crysalis Orange Oil 15 ml

Botanical Name : Citrus aurantium Origin : India Main Constituents : d-limonene, citral, decyl aldehyde, methyl anthranilate, linalool, terpeniol Description : Clear transparent liquid Appearence : Yellow to deep orange coloured liquid Organoleptic properties : Characteristic orange peel smell Refractive index at 20 ?C : 1.472-1.473 Specific Gravity at 20 ?C : 0.842-0.846 Solubility : Insoluble in water, miscible with other oils and organic solvents Storage : Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers. Extraction : The essential orange oil is extracted from the orange peels through the process of cold pressing. The yield becomes somewhere around 0.3 - 0.5%. The shelf life of this thin in consistency essential oil is usually 6 months. The fruits are botanically known as Citrus sinensis also known as Citrus aurantium var. dulcis and C. aurantium var. sinensis of the Rutaceae family, and are also known as Portugal or China oranges. Chemical Composition : Limonene, camphene, myrcene, pinene, cymene, ocimene. Essential Oil Information : This oil has a bitter orange aroma that is reminiscent of cross between sweetness of sweet orange oil and slight bitterness of grapefruit oil. It is also known as Bigarade Orange or Neroli, it helps in treating a large variety of health disorders including gastrointestinal disorders, headaches, insomnia and obesity. Oil Properties : This oil is Yellowish Orange to Greenish Orange with bitter orange odor. Uses: This oil is helpful in providing relief from colds, dull skin, constipation, flatulence, gums, flu, mouth, slow digestion and stress. Therapeutic Properties: This oil has properties like antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, anti-nausea etc. It is also known as an anti-spasmodic and anti-microbial agent. Blends well with : Lavender, clary sage, lemon, myrrh & spicy oils like nutmeg, cinnamon & clove. Summary : This oil is bitter, diuretic with aromatic, expectorant, carminative and diuretic properties, which is helpful to lower blood pressure and improve digestion. The peel has choleretic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal activity. Its anti-hyper cholesterolemic property helps to prevent increased cholesterol levels. Precautions : Applying orange oil directly on the skin may cure skin infections quickly in some cases, but make sure it is in its diluted form. Using concentrated amounts can cause burns and an increased sensitivity to sunlight which can lead to extreme discomfort because it eats into your skin. It is also flammable so be sure to keep it out of reach from children.