BITTER ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL (CITRUS AURANTIUM VAR. L. SPP AURANTIUM AMARA PER.) - ESSENTIAL OILS

Bitter Orange oil is produced by cold pressing the fresh peel and collecting everything that is expressed. This is then fresh clarified and filtered to become expressed oil of Bitter Orange. It is necessary up to 150-200 kg of Bitter Orange peel to obtain 1 kg of essential oil.

Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium var. amara

Common Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed / Expressed

Part Typically Used: Peel

Origin: Egypt

Color: Yellowish Orange to Greenish Orange

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Chemical structure: Limonene, B-Myrcene, Linalool, Bergapten, Synephrine, N-methyltyramine, Pinene, Cymene, Camphene, Octopamine, Ocimene.

Blends Well With: Essential oils of Bergamot, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Clary Sage, Coriander, Juniper, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lavender, Neroli, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary.

Natural perfumers appraise excellent uplifting qualities of the Bitter Orange oil. It’s blends beautifully with florals, showcasing their beauty like no other citrus does. For its distinctly different aroma, Bitter Orange seems to be preferred in many high-end perfumes.

As the name implies, Bitter Orange Essential Oil possesses a bitter orange aroma reminiscent of a cross between the sweetness of Sweet Orange Essential Oil and the slight bitterness of Grapefruit Essential Oil.

This Essential Oil has excellent uplifting qualities.

Bitter Orange Essential Oil Benefits:  Colds, Constipation, Dull Skin, Flatulence, Flu, Gums, Mouth, Slow Digestion, Stress.

This Essential Oil is beneficial for the digestive system and can help to combat constipation, diarrhea, flatulence and stomach cramps. It can also be useful in winter for colds and flu.

Safety Information: Bitter Orange Essential Oil is phototoxic. The reaction occurs when the Essential Oil on the skin is “activated” by the light. It can cause blistering, burning and even discoloration of the skin. Recommends a dermal maximum of 1.25% to avoid risk of phototoxic reaction. Avoid using Bitter Orange Oil that has oxidized due to a greater risk of skin sensitization.

Bitter Orange Essential Oil has antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties which are particularly useful for dull, oily, congested and acne prone skin.