Orange Essential Oil

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Orange organic essential oil is a strengthening, refreshing and stimulating essential oil.

It is uplifting for the emotions


and helpful in maintaining a healthy circulatory system and encouraging healthy digestion. Orange organic essential oil
promotes relaxation and is a useful deodorant. It has a fresh, sweet, citrus and tangy aroma. Oils4life orange organic
essential oil originates from Brazil and is extracted by cold expression or steam distillation of the fresh ripe or almost ripe
outer peel. Orange organic essential oil is a member of the Rutaceae family and is also known as citrus sinensis, citrus
aurantium var. dulcis, citrus aurantium var. sinensis, China orange or Portugal orange. Orange organic essential oil
blends well with lemon, clary sage,lavender, black pepper, cinnamon, clove bud, ginger, frankincense, sandalwood
andvetiver. Orange organic essential oil is non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitising. The oil is not considered to be
phototoxic. However bitter orange has a distinct phototoxic effect.

Health Benefits of Orange Essential Oil

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The health benefits of Orange Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties as an
anti-inflammatory,
antidepressant,
antispasmodic,
antiseptic,
aphrodisiac,
carminative, diuretic, tonic, sedative and cholagogue substance.

Uses of Orange Essential Oil


The essential oil of orange has a wide variety of domestic, industrial and medicinal
uses. Domestically, it is used to add orange flavor to beverages, desserts and
sweetmeats. Industrially, it is used in soaps, body lotions, creams, anti-aging and
wrinkle-lifting applications, concentrates for soft beverages, room fresheners, sprays,
deodorants, biscuits, chocolates, confectionery and bakery items.

Orange Essential Oil- Composition and Extraction


Process
This essential oil is obtained from the peels of orange by cold compression. Although
most of you know the common name of oranges, perhaps you dont know the
botanical name, Citrus Sinensis. The liquid that comes in packets inside orangeflavored soft drink concentrates is sometimes composed of this oil. The main
components of this oil are Alpha Pinene, Citronellal, Geranial, Sabinene, Myrcene,
Limonene, Linalool and Neral.
I am sure we are all familiar with its commercial and industrial uses, now lets explore
some of the medicinal benefits that it has for those who consume it regularly.

Health Benefits of Orange Essential Oil

There are many health benefits of orange essential oil which include:
Antispasmodic: Spasms can result in many irritating or serious problems including
continuous coughing, convulsions, muscle cramps and extreme diarrhea. To avoid
these effects, spasms must be treated early or prevented entirely. This can be done
with the help of orange essential oil, which relaxes muscular and nervous spasms.
Sedative: When you need to cool down after a hard day at the office or are suffering
from inflammation of any kind, you should reach for a natural sedative that helps you
to relax. The artificial sedatives or drugs available on the market are mostly
tranquilizers based on narcotics and other synthetic forms. These, in the long run, do
immense damage to the heart and various internal organs. It is a much better choice
to use a natural one like orange essential oil. It alleviates anxiety,
anger, depression and certain bodily inflammations.

Aphrodisiac: Orange essential oil has mild aphrodisiac properties. Systematic and
regular use can cure problems such as frigidity, erectile problems, impotence, loss of
interest in sex, and decreased libido.
Anti-inflammatory: Orange essential oil provides quick and effective relief from
inflammation, whether internal or external. regardless of the reason, whether it is
excessive intake of spices, fever, infections, side effects of antibiotics, gas, ingestion
of toxic substances, or narcotics, orange essential oil can reduce the irritation and
knee pain .
Cholagogue: It promotes secretions from all appropriate glands, including the
exocrine and endocrine. Therefore, it is frequently used to promote menstruation,
lactation, digestive juices, bile, hormones and enzymes.

Antiseptic
: Wherever there is a cut or abrasion, there is always the chance of
the wound becoming septic due to a bacterial infection. This is even more likely when
the wound occurred from an iron object, because then there remains a chance of it
becoming infected by tetanus germs. Essential Oil of Orange can help people avoid
both septic, fungal infections and tetanus as they inhibit microbial growth and
disinfect the wounds.
Antidepressant: The very smell of orange essential oil reminds you of happy
moments and brings pleasant thoughts to mind. That is why this oil is so frequently
used in aromatherapy. It creates a happy, relaxed feeling and works as a mood lifter,
perfect for people who suffer from depression or chronic anxiety. Research suggests
that natural essential oil of orange helps to reduce pulse rate and salivary cortisol
due to child anxiety state
Diuretic: First, orange essential oils rids your body of excess gas, and then its time
to get rid of the excess toxins. Again, the remedy is the same. Orange Oil can

effectively flush the body of toxins as well. It promotes urination, which eliminates
toxins like uric acid, bile, excess salts, pollutants and excess water within the urine.
Urination increases appetite and promotes digestion. It contributes towards losing
fats, which makes it good for the heart as well.
Tonic: The relation of a tonic to the body is quite similar to overhauling and servicing
a vehicle. A tonic tones up every system that functions throughout the body, keeps
the metabolic system in proper shape, contributes to strength, and boosts immunity.
Carminative: Being a carminative means being an agent that helps in the removal of
excess gas from the intestines. Gas, which forms in the intestines and pushes
upwards, can be very troublesome. Gas, since it is light, moves upwards and pushes
against the internal organs, creating chest pains, indigestion and discomfort.
It can also cause a rise in blood pressure, negatively affect heart health, and cause
acute stomach aches. Essential Oil of Orange can help with many of these problems,
since it relaxes the abdominal and anal muscles, thereby letting the gas escape.
Furthermore, it does not let additional gas form.
Alzheimers disease: Study suggests that aromatherapy using orange essential oil may aid in
improving cognitive function, especially in AD patients.
Insecticide: Research suggests that orange essential oil is effective against larvae
and pupae of housefly and may help in elimination of houseflies.
Other Benefits
It serves as a detoxifier, boosts immunity, treats constipation and dyspepsia and is
very good for maintaining healthy, smooth and glamorous skin. It also helps to
cure acne and dermatitis.
A Few Words of Caution
Orange essential oil displays photo-toxicity. It tastes bitter and if ingested in large
quantities, it may result in vomiting, nausea, and loss of appetite.
Blending
Being a citrus oil, it blends well with other citrus essential oils. Other than those citrus
oils,
orange
essential
oil
also
blends
well
with
essential
oils
of Cinnamon, Cloves, Frankincense, Ginger, Black
Pepper,
Sandal
Wood
and Vetiver.

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