Orange, Sweet

Orange essential oil is a cheerful oil that helps to ease depression and encourages joyfulness. Glowing and sunny, fresh oranges and orange juice are rich in vitamin C and among the most popular fruits and juices. To the Chinese, oranges represented prosperity and good lucky and ancient practitioners of Chinese medicine prescribe oranges for digestion. Orange oil is obtained through cold-pressing of the fruit’s rind. It is widely used as a fragrance in soaps, cosmetics, colognes, and perfumes, but it is most often used as a flavouring component in liqueurs, soft drinks, and food

Therapeutic Actions:

Uplifting, calming, cleansing, repairing, smoothing and relaxing

Common Uses:

Relieves the discomfort of respiratory ailments; aid absorption of vitamin C, boosts immunity; relieves some of the symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome; soothes painful muscles and joints; calms upset stomach, especially if nerve or stress related; regulates the bowels and supports normal digestion, including promoting healthy intestinal function and gastrointestinal system comfort; restores appetite; encourages the elimination of wastes and promotes urination; regulates body temperature either cools a fever or warms a chill; soothes inflammation from skin disorders

Beauty Tips:

Orange oil is a good tonic for all skin types. It stimulates and brightens oily skin and is also useful for dry and normal skin. It maintains healthy, youthful skin by promoting the production of collagen. It reduces puffiness and discourages dry or wrinkled skin. Orange oil stimulates circulation to the skin surface and softens rough skin. It also clears blemishes and improves acne-prone skin. It tends to increase perspiration, thus assisting the release of toxins from the dull or blemished skin. Orange stimulates the circulation of lymphatic fluids and helps to relieve tissue swelling and fluid retention. It improves cellulite, which is sometimes called orange-peel skin.

Aromatic Influence:

The scent is zesty, refreshing, slightly green-smelling, and citrusy. Orange oil has a warm, happy, light influence that calms the nerves, combats anxiety and brightens gloomy feelings.

Blends Well With:

Cinnamon bark, cypress, frankincense, geranium, neroli, lavender, nutmeg, rosewood

Application:

Photosensitivity: Medium

Dilute 50-50

• 1 part essential oil with 1 part of carrier oil. For age 0-1, use 1 drop of essential oil to 8-10 drop of carrier oil. For age 2-6, use 1 drop of essential oil to 2-4 drops of carrier oil. For age 7 and above, use 1 drop of essential oil to 1 drop of carrier oil.

Apply 2-4 drops on area of concern

Apply to chakras and/or Vita Flex Points

Inhale directly or diffuse

Caution:

Avoid direct sunlight or UV rays within 12hours after applying to the skin

May cause skin irritation, especially if it is old or oxidized. Store in a dark bottle in the refrigerator, ensuring that the cap is tightly closed.

Be particularly caution not to use undiluted.

Never add orange oil to a tanning or sunscreen blend

Disclaimer: The information provided on this site is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to offer specific medical advice, nor it is meant to be used as a substitute for competent medical advice from a licensed professional physician. The information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you have a medical condition or if you are pregnant, please consult your practitioner before using essential oils.