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Ingredient

• Petitgrain

Botanical Name

• Citrus Aurantium Var. Amara

Origin

• Italy

Parts Used

• Leaves and twigs

Extraction Method

• Steam Distilled

Main Constituents

• Linalyl Acetate: 43.9%

• Linalool: 23.6%

• Alpha Terpineol: 5.7%

• Limonene: 4.8%

• Beta Myrcene: 3.8%

• Geranyl Acetate: 3.4%

• Geraniol: 2.8%

• Beta Pinene: 2.0%

• Neryl Acetate: 2.0%

• Trans Beta Ocimene: 1.6%

• Beta Caryophyllene: 1.0%

• Nerol: 1.0%

Description of Color, and Consistency

• A thin, colorless to pale yellow liquid.

Note

• Top Note

Precaution and Safety

• Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic.

Therapeutic Properties

You can find our aromatherapy glossary here for the terms below.

• Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antibacterial, deodorant, digestive, nervine, stimulant (digestive, nervous), stomachic, Tonic, Calmative, Cicatrizing, cytophylactic, relaxant, Sedative.

Aromatherapy/Home use

• Might help alleviate the following: Stress-related conditions, nervous spasm, muscular spasm, general aches, hypertension, nervous asthma, insomnia, depression, general debility, stress, tension, irritability, acne, greasy skin and hair, toning, convalescence.

Aroma

• A top note with a strong aroma, Petitgrain smells like orange blossoms, but less floral, more herbaceous, and with a bitter undertone.

Blends Well With

• Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cananga, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Coriander Seed, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Ho Wood, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Linden Blossom, Marjoram, Mimosa, Myrtle, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose Absolute, Rosemary, Rose Otto, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang.

Product Abstract

• Native to Southeast Asia, the bitter orange tree that provides Petitgrain, Bitter Orange and Neroli now grows throughout the Mediterranean and sub-tropic areas worldwide. Originally the oil was produced from the unripe oranges when they were the size of cherries; in fact its name comes from petit grain, which in French means 'little grain'. This proved uneconomical, and thus began its extraction from the leaves and twigs of the tree instead. It is used extensively in perfumery and cosmetic preparations.

The information included in this page has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and is not intended to diagnose, cure or threat any diseases. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care consult your physician prior using essential oils, and are not for internal use. Keep away from children and pets.