ORGANIC PETITGRAIN BIGARADE

Botanical Properties

"Petitgrain" is the essential oil extracted from the leaves and branches of trees from the Citrus genus. The petitgrain bigarade comes from the bitter orange or bigarade orange tree, which is a tree with a hardy foliage from the Rustaceae family, growing up to 5m high. Its white, sweet scented flowers blossom in spring. Neroli essential oil is produced by distilling bigarade orange tree's flowers.

Origin and history

The bigarade orange tree is originally from China, where it has been used over the centuries for its uses in traditional medicine (heart and digestive disorders). It gradually became acclimatised to the Mediterranean regions and is now cultivated as far as Paraguay.
The culinary uses of bitter orange are just as widespread as its uses in the perfume and aromatherapy industries. Many delicious preserves can be made with this fruit, and its candied peels are used as an ingredient for several desserts, aromatised wines and liqueurs.

Organoleptic properties

Aspect: liquid
Colour: pale yellow
Odour: fresh, sweet, orange tree flower

Distilled parts: Leaves and branches

Density: 0.878-0.875

Chemotype

Main biochemical components or chemotype: Linalyl acetate, Linalol.
Allergenic molecules naturally present in this essential oil: Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.
Certain natural components of this essential oil may cause allergic reactions. Please do an allergy test on the skin in the crease of your elbow before using this product.

Properties

Organic petitgrain bigarade essential oil is:

• Anxiolytic
• Stress-relieving
• Calming
• Purifying
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antibacterial
• Antispasmodic
• Dermal regenerator
• Relaxing and sleep-inducing
• Antidepressant
• Antifungal

Indications

Organic petitgrain bigarade essential oil is an effective treatment for insomnia, mental fatigue, stress, sleep disorders, anguish, nervousness, hypertension, acne, fungal infections, gastric pain and spasmodic coughs.

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Instructions

Please consult a doctor before taking any treatment or therapy orally.
Oral administration:
2 drops of organic petitgrain bigarade essential oil, twice a day, with a little honey and syrup, or on a lozenge for heart palpitations and arrhythmia.
On the skin: Treat insomnia by massaging 2 drops of organic petitgrain bigarade essential oil into the solar plexus and the hollows of the wrist before going to bed.
By diffusion: When diffused in the atmosphere, petitgrain bigarade essential oil helps prevent insomnia, calms anger and eases mental restlessness.

Possible synergies

Possible synergies: Mandarin orange, mint

Energetic values and synergies

Flammable. Oral use only under medical advice. Keep out of reach of children. Unadvisable for children under the age of three, pregnant or lactating women. Do not apply to the skin before exposing oneself to the sun. Can be used in cooking. Do not apply neat to the skin.