ORANGE-SWEET ORANGE (Citrus sinensis)

TEMPLE ORANGE (Citrus reticulata), TANGELO (Citrus tangelo), BITTER ORANGE (Citrus aurantium)

Tangelo is a cross between grapefruit and tangerine. Temple orange is a cross between orange and tangerine. All are pressed from the peel of the fruit. Produced in Italy, Morocco, Guinea, Tunisia, Sicily, Mexico, Brazil, USA.

SAFETY: Possible skin irritant in sensitive individuals. Photo-toxic, avoid exposure to direct sunlight or UV light source within 24 hours of application. Classification: monoterpene, alcohol, contains coumarin and furocoumarin

USAGE HISTORY: Orange has a history of medicinal use in Chinese medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Cooling
• Calming to CNS-promotes sleep
• Purifying, reduces cellulite (Anti-toxic)
• Anti-tumoral properties, useful in cancer treatment
• Disinfectant (Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral)
• Antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory
• Good acne and oily skin treatment, softens epidermis, supports skin regeneration and stretch mark prevention, helps collagen formation
• Laxative, kidney stimulant
• Decreases edema
• Stimulates hormone production, balances adrenalin and noradrenaline
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, digestive, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Top note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Aids post-partum depression
• Enhances mental clarity and concentration
• Harmonizes body, mind, and spirit
• Calms angry and irritable children
• Chakra: