Bitter orange essential oil - Citrus aurantium

Family : Rutaceae

Certification :  Essential oil from controlled, certified organic cultivation, 100% pure and natural, uncut, undeterpenated. It is certified by Ecocert France (FR-BIO-01).

Part of the plant used : Leaf

Method of obtaining : Steam distillation

Origin : Paraguay 

Organic Bitter Orange Essential Oil, otherwise known as Bitter Orange, grown in France and North Africa, is widely used in aromatherapy for its fruits, leaves and flowers. The essential oil of Petit Grain bigarade is young and pale in colour and has a very characteristic, invigorating, lemony fragrance. It is notably used in the manufacture of Eau de Cologne and various skin creams. It is a tree much sought after in perfumery. Indeed, the zest of its fruit provides an essence traditionally used in liqueurs and aperitif wines (Grand Marnier, Curaçao...). The same tree will give an essential oil of bitter orange peel and the extremely rare essential oil of Neroli, extracted from the flowers.

Like Neroli oil (orange blossom), Petitgrain essential oil comes from the Seville sour orange tree. With properties similar to Neroli, but much less expensive, its delicate, sweet fragrance is somewhere between citrus and floral. It blends well with the scents of Bergamot, Lavender and Palma Rosa.

Its sedative and relaxing properties make this oil a natural tranquilizer that will be effective in combating many nervous disorders. It also has the property of being an anti-perspirant, a deodorant and regulates sebum secretion.

Linalyl acetate, Linalool
*The chemotype is the identity card of the essential oil, its chemical composition defined by chromatographic analysis. The same plant can have several compositions depending on the place and the variety. A chemotype depends on a property, an odour and a taste. 

Nervousness, insomnia, exhaustion, stress, memory loss, intellectual overwork, sebum regulation, infected acne, etc. 

Allergens naturally contained in this essential oil : Citral, Geraniol, limonene, linalool. 

Main : Antispasmodic, Anti-infectious, Nerve balancer, Analgesic, Local anaesthetic.

Secondary : Healing, Anti-inflammatory, Deodorant. 

Essential oils are powerful natural substances and should therefore be used with care. Even though essential oils have been used since ancient times, there is often a lack of knowledge about how to use them and the precautions to take. Many books deal with essential oils. It is therefore advisable to refer to them to find out the traditional methods of use.

An essential oil is made up of chemically defined molecules (about 10,000 listed) that have been secreted by special plant cells. It can consist of from one to several hundred molecules, which helps explain why some essential oils have many properties but different therapeutic effectiveness. To guarantee the properties necessary for effective aromatherapy, it is important that an essential oil is 100% pure and natural (not cut, not deterpenated, not mixed with alcohol or vegetable oils) and preferably organic. This is the case for the essential oils we sell. They are sold in tinted bottles with a dropper cap.

Go to the "Properties and characteristics of essential oils" file. Whether pure or mixed, you can use them in our different diffuser models. The information given on each essential oil is for guidance only. Beware of self-diagnosis, do not hesitate to consult an aromatherapist or any other recognised professional and read our special file "properties of essential oils"in our thematic files.

Essential oils are primarily used to help you treat many ailments. But beware, even if essential oils are often extracted from edible plants, their concentrations make it necessary to remain cautious and respect their curative power. The use of essential oils is relatively simple and if you follow a few basic rules, they will put their therapeutic genius at your disposal. Covering with essential oils has more advantages than disadvantages.

n our essential oil primer, you will find all the ailments for which the essential oil of petit grain bigarade is used in the composition of the blend :

Weakness, Aerophagia, Restlessness, aggressiveness, Weight loss, Amenorrhea, Loss of appetite, Ringing in the ears, Kidney stones, Infant colic, Depression and depressive state, Post-natal depression, Chilliness, Hyperactivity, Insomnia, , Nervousness, Beauty of the skin (oily skin), Menstruation disorders, Sleep disorders, Vomiting.

WARNING: These properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. They are regularly found there and many of them are confirmed by observations in scientific environments. However, this information is given for information purposes only, and in no way constitutes medical information, nor does it engage our responsibility. For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor. 

Precautions for use : Keep out of reach of children. Do not use on children, pregnant or breastfeeding women. Prolonged use is not recommended.