Neroli (Orange flower) Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled Parts Used: Freshly picked flowers Note Classification: Middle Aroma: Light, sweet-floral fragrance, with a terpeny top note Largest Producing Countries: Tunisia, Italy, Morocco, Egypt, USA, and France

Traditional Use: Is used in eau-de-cologne and toilet waters (traditionally with lavender, lemon, rosemary, and bergamot).

Properties: Antibiotic, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, bactericidal, calmative, carminative, cicatrisant, cordial, cytophylactic, deodorant, digestive, fungicidal, hypnotic (mild), neurotonic, sedative, stimulant (nervous), and tonic.

Benefits: Anxiety, birthing, colic, convalescence, diarrhea (chronic), fatigue, flatulence, hemorrhoids, hysteria, insomnia, intestinal spasm, mature and sensitive skin, nervous depression, nervous dyspepsia, nervous skin rashes, nervous tension, oily and dry skin, palpitations, PMS, PMT, poor circulation, scars, shock, skin care, stretch marks, thread veins, tuberculosis, uplifting, and wrinkles.

Blends Well With: Benzoin, chamomile roman, clary sage, coriander, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemon, mandarin, myrrh, orange, palmarosa, petitgrain, rose, sandalwood, ylang ylang, and yuzu.

Of Interest: Anna Maria, Princess of Neroli (near Rome), used the scent wherever she could – on her gloves, stationary, and scarves. The prostitutes of Madrid also employed Neroli as a scent, so they would be recognized by its aroma. The blossoms were worn as a bridal headdress and carried as a bouquet, symbolizing purity and virginity. It takes 1,000 pounds of blossoms to make 1 pound of oil.

Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, and non-photo toxic.

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Disclaimer:

This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier).