PETITGRAIN ESSENTIAL OIL

Citrus aurantium  Grown in Egypt

Petitgrain Oil has a softer orange scent than Neroli or Orange Oil, a floral aroma with woody & green undertones. It is steam distilled from the leaves instead of the flower or fruit peel. The leaves and twigs are separated from the blossoms both during the height of Neroli season and is cut close when many blossoms remain on the tree.The relaxing aroma helps uplift & calm the mind & body.

Process:  Steam Distilled Essential Oil. Distilled from the leaves, twigs and remaining post-harvest orange blossoms from the Bitter Orange tree.

Plant Part: Leaves / Twigs / Flowers

Note: Top to Middle Note

Aroma Families: Green, Floral

Aroma: Distinct, fresh, green floral, linalyl acetate-like, somewhat sharp, terpene-like aroma with a soft, sweet-woody, tenacious undertone.

Blends with:

Bergamot, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, May Chang, Patchouli, Palmarosa, Geranium, Orange, Neroli, Rosemary, Sandalwood & Ylang Ylang.

Benefits:

Balancing oil on oily skin & hair. As an antiseptic for skin eruptions. It balances nervous exhaustion & stress-related conditions. 

Recommended use:

In blends to sedate & balance the body & mind; in skincare to cleanse & heal breakouts; the astringent properties help in deodorants.

Care Instructions:

Not recommended for ingestion. Non-toxic, non-irritant in dilution.

Information on the traditional uses and properties are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before use.

Easy Recipe

Grounding Blend

Equipment:

Diffuser

Ingredients:

5 drops Petitgrain

6 drops Cedarwood Atlas

Method:

Add water & essential oils and diffuse to ground yourself after a stressful day.