The essence of Sweet Orange ( Citrus sinensis belonging to the Rutaceae family) is obtained by cold pressing the peel of the fruit.
It has a warm, fruity, welcoming scent.
It's a head note; the high notes in a blend are the ones you smell first but they are also the most volatile and therefore the first ones that tend to fade away.
Its properties are: digestive, since this essence facilitates peristalsis; choleretic, as it activates the production and secretion of bile, promoting liver activity; carminative, because it helps eliminate gas from the stomach and intestines.
It is a stimulant of the lymphatic system and the immune system and has relaxing properties.
How can we use Sweet Orange essential oil?
It is excellent to use in an environmental diffuser to create a pleasant and soothing atmosphere both at home and in the office, or dissolved in a fat (e.g. shea butter) in the bath water, respecting the right precautions regarding the In fact, after use, exposure to the sun is strongly discouraged.
How does Sweet Orange essential oil affect our mood?
It is a pleasant essence, its scent stimulates joy, positivity, the joy of living; it gives energy, reassures and helps to face daily commitments more lightly.
It is also suitable for children; it can be spread in the environment where they stay, play and study.
Can we use Sweet Orange essential oil with other essential oils?
In blends, Sweet Orange is very versatile and combines well with many other essential oils, for example with Jasmine and Lavender, which amplify the calming effect.
Taoist aromatherapy: what does Traditional Chinese Medicine tell us?
If we observe this essential oil from the energetic point of view of Traditional Chinese Medicine, we can state that it has affinity with the Metal lodge (and its organ the Lung), with the Earth lodge (and its viscera Stomach) and with the Fire lodge ( especially with the Heart).
Sweet Orange performs various functions: it lowers knotted Lung Qi, which manifests itself with anxiety, agitation, restlessness, sadness, worry; helps in case of palpitations and high blood pressure (if used on some points of the specific energy channels), rectifies the inverted Stomach Qi, which manifests itself, for example, with gastroesophageal reflux.
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PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this article is for informational purposes only and does not replace the advice of your doctor. The applications reported do not in any case have a prescriptive or therapeutic nature and must in no way replace the direct doctor-patient relationship or the specialist visit. Always consult your doctor or specialist beforehand.