A pale-orange to dark-orange oil with a sweet, light and fresh, fruity, citrus aroma.
Botanical name
Citrus sinensis
Origin
Brazil, Australia
Method of extraction
Cold-pressed
Major constituents
A typical chemical composition of Sweet Orange Essential Oil: a-pinene (0.52%), sabinene (0.38%), myrcene (2.03%) limonene (95.79%), linalool, (0.28%), citronellal (0.04%), neral (0.04%), geranial (0.06%).
Uses
- lift your mood or reduce stress.
- treat skin conditions such as acne.
- reduce pain or inflammation.
- relieve stomach upset.
- use as a natural household cleaner.
- add a pleasant scent to a room or to products like perfumes and cleaners.
- give flavour to a variety of foods and beverages.