Orange

Species name: Orange oil is extracted from Citrus sinensis (also known as Citrus aurantium var. dulcis and C. aurantium var. sinensis) of the Rutaceae family. Orange oil is extracted from the orange peel via a cold-press method.

Also known as: Orange essential oil is also known as Portugal or China orange.

Sweet orange oil has a fresh, crisp smell.  It is yellow to orange in hue.  It is thin and water-like in texture. The shelf life, like most other citrus oil, is approximately six months.  

These evergreen trees are native to China, but are also popular and cultivated in America.

Home Remedies using Orange Essential Oil:

Orange oil is used in liqueurs and as a flavoring.  Added to furniture polish, it protects against insect damage.

Benefits of Orange Essential Oil:

Sweet orange essential oil is used in aromatherapy to invigorate. It calms digestive problems, eliminates toxins and stimulates the body’s filtration systems. 

It also helps the body to form collagen, which is beneficial for good skin condition.

It is a sunny and radiant oil, bringing happiness and warmth to the mind and helps people to relax and helps children to sleep at night.

Orange oil can be used effectively on the immune system, as well as for colds and flu and to eliminate toxins from the body.

It is a good diuretic and is most useful in balancing water retention and obesity. Its lymphatic stimulant action further helps to balance water processes, detoxification, aiding the immune system and general well-being.

For the digestive system, orange oil can help with constipation, dyspepsia and as a general tonic. It is also useful in cases of nervous tension and stress.

• In vapor therapy, orange oil can be used in a diffuser, simmer pot, or steam bath.
• Sweet orange oil can be used in a blended massage oil or can be added to a warm bath.
• A few drops of sweet orange oil can be used in a cream or lotion base.

Side Effects of Orange Essential Oil:

Essential oil of the sweet orange is not a toxin, it is not an irritant, and people do not normally develop sensitivities to it, but caution must be exercised.

Caution should be taken as this essential oil does have a photo toxic effect, and should not be used prior to being in the sun.