Bitter Orange oil

Citrus aurantium

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Bitter Orange oil is extracted from the rind of citrus aurantium.



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Index

Uses

Major Growing Regions

Toxicology

Therapeutic Uses

Distillation and Production

Beauty and Skin Care

Also See

Resources

References




Uses

Aromatherapy, therapeutic, Perfumery, Food and Flavour industry


Major Growing Regions



Brazil - Apr to Jun
USA
France
Spain

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Toxicology


Phototoxicity: yes, should not be applied to the skin

Recommended Dosages and Quantities - Possiably one of the best guides around to learn more about theraputic essential oil safety in massage and aromatherapy is Robert Tisserands Essential Oils Safety Guide, in the back is a guide covering safety with most essential oils. disclaimer toxicology is a guide and consult a qualified medical practitioner on the dosage that is right for your.


Therapeutic Uses

Calms nervousness, anxiety, depression. Muscular spasm, constipation, tonic, sedative and antiseptic.

Information on theraputic uses are only a guide and you should consult a professional manuals of aromatherapy for more information.

Distillation and Production

Extracted from the rinds of the citrus aurantium.



Beauty and Skin Care

Greasy Skin.



Also See

List of essential oils
Aromatherapy Oil

Resources

1. Books and Reports - Excellent resources

2 . Articles - Published information on Essential Oils

3. Discuss - Essential Oil Community Forums

4. Buy Bitter Orange oil - The Aroma Marketplace

References

I highly recommend the references used below. They have been invaluable in compiling this definiation of Bitter Orange oiland all the writers are experts in their fields. Oilganic has a comprehensive library of books and reports on essential oils.

1. Advanced Aromatherapy - The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Kurt Schnaubelt, PH.D.

2. The World of Aromatherapy, edited by Jeanne Rose and Susan Earle

3. Medical Aromatherapy Healing with Essential Oils, Kurt Schnaubelt

5.The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health - Beauty - a Safe Home Environment, Valerie Ann Worwood

 

Disclaimer
This information is just a guide and readers should consult their medical practitioner before using essential oils.

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