Bitter Orange Essential Oil

The bitter orange tree is a disease-resistant hardy tree used for manufacturing several medicines. Coming with beautiful aromatic white flowers, the oil is extracted once the plant has been exposed to the cold pressing method. The botanical name of this oil is Citrus Aurantium. It is seen in the Far East area, but the oil is commonly available in the Mediterranean region, the United States, and South America. The outer peel of the orange fruit is responsible for extracting this oil. The leaves of the same tree produce Petitgrain and the fragrant white blossom produces twigs and Neroli. Bitter Orange contains a sharp, refreshing, zesty citrus aroma, that is a cross between Orange Sweet and Grapefruit. Bitter orange essential oil is quite popular for use in men’s toiletry products.

Uses of bitter orange oil:-

– The oil is widely used by a number of pharmaceutical industries owing to its participation in treating plenty of medical conditions.
– It is referred to as a good general skin tonic and can really do wonders when it comes to helping to detoxify congested skin.
– It works as an effective agent for acne, older, mature skin, dry irritated skin, and dermatitis.
– Orange essential oil can be quite beneficial for anxiety, stress, and insomnia.
– This oil is very helpful for the immune system and can assist individuals with colds and flu. It can help to eliminate toxins from the body.

Blends With

Bitter Orange Oil blends very well with a few other essential oils like clove oil, lavender oil, lemon oil, etc.

Therapeutic Properties

Antiseptic, antifungal, antibacterial, etc. are some of the important characteristics of this oil.