INCI name ; Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf Oil

CAS number 8014-17-3 ; 72968-50-4

SKU code ; EO-BIG-0010

EXTRACTION METHOD ; Steam Distilled Essential Oil

PARTS USED ; Leaves and Twigs

ORIGIN  ; Paraguay

COMMON NAMES : Petitgrain Oil, Bitter Orange Leaf

APPEARANCE : Pale yellow to amber colored liquid

ODOUR NOTE : Refreshing, citrus, herbaceous, lightly floral odour

QUALITY : 100 % pure and natural organic essential oil.

STORAGE CONDITION ; Store in a cool dark place

Fantastic for this use +++

Acceptable (suitable) for this use ++

Tolerable (not great for this use)+

Don't use for this purpose --

Massages & body care

• Body massage  use 1 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier oil (0.5 to 2 % concentration) +++
• Face care use 1 to 3 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier or base (0.5 to 1 % concentration) +++
• Body & Hair care use 2 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier or base (1 to 2 % concentration) +++ 
• Bath First mix 10 to 15 drops of essential oil with 20 ml vegetable glycerine or 1 cup of Epsom salts +++

Diffusion

• Ultrasonic Diffusers for air purification, use 10 mn 3 times a day. +++
• Spray Add 5 drops of essential oil for 10 ml of vegetable glycerine and add water +++
• Steam Inhalation --  add 5 drops of essential oil to a pot of hot water. dry inhalation, a few drops on your pillows or pyjamas, to promote sleep +++

Others 

• Cooking. in summer fruits salads, in pastries, in mashed vegetables and cold soups  ++

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Reported benefits & properties:

• Antispasmodic
• Helps regulate respiratory systems
• Anti-inflammatory
• Mild antibacterial
• Scar healing and skin regenerating
• Relaxing, sedative, mood lifting

Traditionally used:

• As a natural fragrance to customize homemade skin care
• In diffusers to uplift your mood, calm, de-stress and promote a peaceful sleep
• As an ingredient in lotions and face creams, to balance oily complexion and excessive sebum
• In massage oils to soothe muscles and joints pains
• To calm spasmodic coughs and Asthma
• To fragrance and personalize homemade and base soaps, face and body care cosmetics, diffusers and home sprays blends

• rosemary for oily complexions skin care
• other citrus essential oils, and all floral scents
• Lavender, Lavandin, Ylang-Ylang, Cypress, Clary sage, Geranium

Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy / breastfeeding 

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

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DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt