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Petitgrain Essential Oil
Petitgrain Essential Oil
Petitgrain essential oil is derived from the leaves of the bitter orange tree. The tree of bitter orange is now growing throughout the Mediterranean and sub-tropic areas throughout the world. Bitter orange oil is produced from the fruit of the same tree and Nerouli essential oil is produced from its blossom. Petitgrain oil is found to have calming effect and is used widely by aromatherapists.
| General Name: | Petitgrain Essential Oil |
| Botanical Name: | Citrus aurantium L |
| Method of Extraction: | Steam Distilled |
| Part of Plant Used: | Leaves and Twigs |
| Origin: | Egypt |
| Application: | Petitgrain essential oil is used by aromatherapists to calm anger, relieve stress and assist with insomnia. It is widely used in skin care products. It is also used as a fixative in perfumery. |
| Strength of Aroma: | Medium |
| Color: | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Blends Well With: | Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary sage, Geranium, Lavender, Lime, Jasmine, Neroli, Orange, Palmarosa, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood and Ylang-ylang. |
| Aromatic Scent: | Strong, bitter, floral, citrus, herbaceous scent. |
| History: | Petitgeain essential oil is named so as it extracted from small unripe bitter oranges. It is often refered as 'the poor mans Neroli', it is widely used in perfumes and cologne. Egyptians are believed to create exotic perfumes using the oil. |
| Precautions: | Petitgrain essential oil is generally non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. Avoid use during pregnancy. |
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