Petitgrain oil

Pettigraine oil, citrus aurantium amara

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Petitgrain oil is extracted from the leaves of the citrus aurantium amara.



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Scents

Top note


Uses

Aromatherapy, therapeutic, Perfumery, Cosmetics


Major Growing Regions



Paraguay - Jan to Dec
Turkey - Jan to Dec
France
Italy
Brazil

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Toxicology


Comments: None within recommended dosages

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

Balances the nervous system, anxiety, insomnia and depression. 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 leaves of the Bitter Orange tree. The Bitter Orange and Neroli Oils are extracted from the rind and flowers respectively.



Beauty and Skin Care

Dry 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 Petitgrain oil - The Aroma Marketplace

References

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

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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