Neroli oil

Neroli oil is often extracted as an absolute because the small flowers of the orange tree give so very little of their precious oil. Some Neroli oil is produced by steam distillation, highly valued for its aroma and exceedingly rare. Because of this true Neroli Oil is comparable in price to Rose oil (Rose Otto). There are several species of orange tree Neroli oil is made from.

Index

Scents

Uses

Major Growing Regions

Toxicology

Therapeutic Uses

Distillation and Production

Value and Pricing

Beauty and Skin Care

Also See

Resources

References

Scents

Middle to top note

Uses

Aromatherapy, therapeutic, Perfumery, Cosmetics, Food and Flavour industry

Major Growing Regions

France
Egypt
Morocco
Italy
Tunisia

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Toxicology

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

Relieves anxiety, depression, hysteria, nervous tension. Diarrhoea, menopausal problems, dermatitis.

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 flowers of the Bitter Orange tree. Extremely expensive because of its scarcity.

Value and Pricing

Produced in small quantities with a subsequently high price.

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 Neroli oil - The Aroma Marketplace

References

I highly recommend the references used below. They have been invaluable in compiling this definiation of Neroli oil and 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.