| ORANGE BITTER ESSENTIAL OIL |
Botanical Name | : | Citrus aurantium | Country of Origin | : | Egypt, Italy, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, USA, France | Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | Specific Gravity | : | 0.88 | Optical Rotation | : | 9.15 | Refrective Index | : | 14715 @ 72°F | Plant Part | : | Citrus Rind (Peel) | Bland With | : | Bland With Benzoin, jasmine, geranium, lavender, all citrus oils, rosemary, sandalwood, ylang-ylang. | CAS No | : | 8016-38-4 | Flash Point | : | 124°F | Extraction Method | : | Cold Pressed/Expressed |
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Description : Bitter Orange is derived from the same tree as Neroli and Petitgrain and therefore shares many of Neroli's therapeutic properties. Its fresh, dry bitter citrus aroma comes from the outer peel via cold press while its sister oil Petitgrain comes from the leaves and twigs, and Neroli from the fragrant white flowers.
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Constituents : a-pinene, b-pinene, camphene, a-terpinene, neryl acetate, nerol, farnesol, linalool, geraniol, nerolidol, linalyl acetate, indole, methyl anthranilate, d-limonene, camphene |
Uses : Bitter orange oil uses as a natural antiseptic and aids in clearing acne, cold sores, wounds, psoriasis, eczema and certain other skin problems due to excessive stagnation of oil. You can add 2 drops of bitter orange oil with refreshing carrier oil like jojoba oil or to your skin care creams and lotions and gently massage onto the affected parts for quicker effects.
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Benefit : Bitter orange essential oil has been proved effective in treating numerous skin problems with its antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties. |
Caution Note: We recommend Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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