Orange Essential Oil

Citrus Sinensis

Orange Essential Oil is a favorite among novice users because of it's familiarity and easy learning curve.

It's refreshing scent and tangy taste is invigorating to the mind and body and it is known as a valuable remedy for many health problems.

What is Orange Essential Oil?

Let's start with some basic information; a brief description of where the oil comes from, what it contains and how it is obtained. The following information is provided by Bill Fifield in his book "Integrated Guide to Essential Oils & Aromatherapy".

This is a book that I highly recommend by the way.

About Orange Essential Oil

Family:   Rutaceae
Origins:  Native to China, but extensively cultivated especially in California and Florida, around the Mediterranean. The oil comes mainly from Israel, Cyprus, Brazil and North America.
Other Names:  Sweet Orange, China orange, Portugal orange
Description:  An evergreen tree, smaller than bitter orange and less hardy. Orange fruit.
Extraction:  cold expressed
Botanical Part Used:  ripe or almost ripe peel of fruit

Principal Constituents:  Over 90% monoterpenes, mainly limonene. Also contains bergapten for some phototoxicity.

Integrated Guide to Essential Oils & Aromatherapy 
by Bill Fifield  (forward by Dr. Daniel Penoel)

Orange Essential Oil has been effectively used by the Chinese to treat anorexia, colds, coughs and digestive disorders.

Orange oil has been used extensively in cosmetics, perfumes, detergents, soaps and as flavoring in food.

It is known for its positive effects on various stress related conditions, nervous conditions, digestive issues and headaches.

Orange Essential Oil Is:

Methods of Application

• Aromatically - Can be inhaled or diffused into the air
• Topical - Can be applied to the skin (may require dilution with a carrier oil)
• Internal - Can be taken internally in foods or beverages
• Neat - Can be taken at full strength without dilution
• Photo Sensitive - Must avoid direct sunlight for 12 hours after application
  

Suggested Uses

Anti Aging

Orange Essential Oil works very well with other oils because of its rich supply of antioxidants. Oranges are well known for their ability to protect your cells from the damaging effects of free radicals.

In fact, according to a study of the use of rosemary and lemon essential oils in the morning, and lavender and orange in the evening, aromatherapy was found to have some potential for improving cognitive function, especially in AD patients.

Cancer

The D-Limonene content of Orange Essential Oil has been found in studies to actually kill off some cancer cells so it may be a good idea to consume this oil on a regular basis.

Circulation

Adding a 15 - 20 drops of Orange Oil in a cup of Epsom Salts to a hot bath will help maintain normal circulation.

Cold and Flu

Add Orange Essential Oil to a carrier oil in a 50:50 blend and massage your chest to alleviate cold and flu symptoms.

Digestive System

Orange oil is rich in antioxidants, which protect cells from damaging free radicals and aids in digestion. It is also very good for fat digestion and can improve gall bladder health. 

• Add a few drops to a glass of water and drink it daily,
• Massage Orange Oil with a carrier oil into your lower back to support normal digestion.
• Diffuse 20 drops daily.
• Take a hot bath with 15 drops of Orange Oil in a cup of Epsom Salts.

Emotional Balance

Orange can be used both topically and aromatically to reduce stress in your life. It is also known to lift depression and fight anxiety.

Try pampering yourself with a hot bath using 15 drops of orange in a cup of Epsom Salts. Add the combination slowly to the water after filling the tub so the aroma will be released gradually. 

For an even easier solution rub a couple drops into your palms or on a Kleenex and inhale deeply. You will find this will calm your nerves and relax your mind.

Use a 50:50 blend of orange with a carrier oil to massage your hands and feet.

Environment

Orange Essential Oil can be used to freshen the air around you and repel insects naturally and effectively.

• A few Orange soaked cotton balls placed strategically around the house will help deter pests
• Orange mixed with Grapefruit, Lemon, Lavender, Tangerine and water in a mister bottle sprayed around the house will provide a fresh, clean and natural scent. (no harmful chemicals)
• Orange Oil in water can be used to clean counters, floors and walls.

Insomnia

Try pampering yourself with a hot bath using 15 drops of orange in a cup of Epsom Salts. Add the combination slowly to the water after filling the tub so the aroma will be released gradually.

For an even easier solution rub a couple drops into your palms or on a Kleenex and inhale deeply. You will find this will calm your nerves and relax your mind.

Mouth

Put a couple drops of Orange Oil on your toothbrush and you will be surprised at the difference it will make as a natural whitener. It tastes pretty good also.

tip: Also add a drop of Copaiba Oil for powerful action against tooth decay.

Respiratory System

Adding 2 drops of Orange Essential Oil to a hot bath will assist in clearing your airways and maintaining a healthy respiratory system.

Sore Throat

When you come down with a sore throat or hoarse throat put 3-5 drops of Orange Essential Oil in a teaspoon of raw manuka honey and consume in some warm tea all day long.

It is very soothing for the immune system and throat.

Stress Management

Orange Essential Oil can be used both topically and aromatically to reduce stress in your life.

Try pampering yourself with a hot bath using 15 drops of orange in a cup of Epsom Salts. Add the combination slowly to the water after filling the tub so the aroma will be released gradually.

For an even easier solution rub a couple drops into your palms or on a Kleenex and inhale deeply. You will find this will calm your nerves and relax your mind.

Use a 50:50 blend of orange with a carrier oil to massage your hands and feet.

Toxins

The D-Limonene properties of Orange Essential Oil is great for its ability to detox your body by helping drain your lymphatic system.

It also helps detoxify your liver.

Add 2 drops to your drinking water and consume 3 times a day whenever your body feels sluggish or you are recovering from a cold or flu.

Weight Management

A hot bath with 15 drops of Orange Essential Oil and a cup of Epsom Salts will help with obesity and fluid retention.

Combine With Other Oils

Orange combines well: 

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