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Essential Oil Datasheets
Essential Oil Datasheet | Sweet Orange
Sweet Orange – Citrus sinensis
Sweet Orange essential oil is genuinely uplifting, excellent for stress while calming digestive problems and eliminating toxins.
Country of Origin:
Native to China and India; now cultivated in the Mediterranean, and in the United States (California and Florida).
Extraction Method:
Cold Pressed
Botanical Family:
Rutaceae
Chemical Families:
Monoterpenes
Precautions
- May cause dermal irritation or sensitization reaction.
- Do not use it in the bath.
- Safe to use during pregnancy, however, use at a 1% dilution or less.
- Safe to use with children, but never in the bath or undiluted.
- Sweet and Wild orange (Citrus sinensis) are NOT phototoxic.
Therapeutic Properties
Sweet Orange stimulates the lymphatic system and supports the formation of collagen in the skin. Limonene has an anti-cancer effect, increasing the levels of liver enzymes involved in detoxifying carcinogens.
Analgesic | Antibacterial | Antidepressant |
Antifungal | Antiseptic | Antispasmodic |
Antiviral | Digestive Aid | Sedative |
Stimulant | Tonic | Antioxidant |
Diuretic | Immunostimulant | Skin Penetrator |
Anti-inflammatory | Astringent | Liver Supporter |
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Digestive System
Heartburn & Sluggish Bowels
Take internally in a capsule with ginger to provide relief
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Immune System
Immune System
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Dry Skin & Smooth Skin Issues
Use topically on affected areas to provide relief.
Limbic System
Limbic System
Anxiety & Depression
Apply topically to pulse points and diffuse.
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Detox
Use internally in a glass of water or capsule to assist with cleansing of the body.
Muscular System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Nervous System
Insomnia
Diffuse aromatically or inhale from palms of hand before bedtime to help sleep.
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
Menopause and PMS
Apply topically to pulse points as needed and diffuse to provide relief.
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Urinary System
Safety
Non-toxic, however, if oxidized it may cause skin irritation or sensitization.