Characteristics:
A yellowy-orange or dark orange mobile liquid with a sweet, fresh-fruity scent, richer than the steam
distilled Orange oil. It blends well with lavender, neroli, lemon, clary sage, myrrh and spice oils
such as nutmeg, cinnamon and clove.
Principal Constituents: These are naturally occuring in the essential oil.
- monoterpenes (over 90%)
- limonene
- bergapten
- auraptenol
- acids
General Actions:
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Antidepressant, carminative, choleretic, digestive,
fungicidal, hypotensive, sedative (nervous), stimulant (digestive and lymphatic), stomachic, tonic.
Safety:
Generally non-toxic, non-irritant, and nonsensitizing.
Primary Therapy Agent:
Depression, flatulence, indigestion.
Secondary Therapy Agent:
Congested and dull skin, mouth and gum infections, edema, water retention, obesity, palpitations,
bronchitis, chill, constipation, sluggish digestion, colds/flu, nervous tension, stress-related conditions.
Important Note: The information on Florapathics.com is
only provided for educational purposes, and further research should be done on each essential oil to be assured
of its proper usage for each individual. Aromatherapy is not meant to be a replacement for care under a qualified
health professional, but should be considered a complimentary modality.
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