Info :
The first orange introduced into Europe was the bitter orange or Seville orange. The sweet orange appears to have been brought to Europe by Portuguese sailors returning from India.
Details:
Botanical Name : Citrus sinensis
Family : Rutaceae
Country of Origin : Brazil
Extraction Method : Cold Pressed
Plant Part Used : Peel
Note : Top Note
Aroma : Citrus, fresh, green
Color : Clear to pale yellow
Blends well With : Lemon,peppermint,Rose,Jasmine ,basil
Shelf Life : 4 – 5 Years
Safety
- For topical application don’t use directly on the skin, dilute with a carrier oil
- Essential oils obtained from Citrus sinensis do not contain any compounds responsible for photosensitization
- A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
- Discontinue use if skin sensitivity occurs
- Add 4-5 drops for Diffusing
- Don’t ingest
- Keep out of reach of children, Avoid using if pregnant or nursing
References:
- Essential oil safety ( Tisserand and young ) second Edition
- Charles Fetrow & Julian Avila (2000) The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicine
- https://www.foodchemicalscodex.org/
- Lawrence BM, Essential oils from Agriculture to Chemistry
- The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Salvatore Battaglia
Orange Oil (Citrus sinensis ) 15 ML
GC Analysis
BY GC-MS analysis
GC : Agilent 6890N
Column: HP-5
Carrier gas: Helium
Name
% Result
Chemical Family
Limonene
95.03
Monoterpene
Myrcene
2.11
Monoterpene
Linalool
0.56
Monoterpene
α-Pinene
0.53
Monoterpene
Decanal
0.22
Aldehyde
Citral
0.20
Aldehyde
Valencene
0.07
Sesquiterpene
Citronellal
0.06
Aldehyde
Dodecanal
0.04
Aldehyde
β-Sinensal
0.03
Aldehyde