Sweet Orange essential oil is one of the most popular and easily recognisable oils used within Aromatherapy. It has a host of properties including antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and fungicidal. Due to it's refreshing and zesty aroma it can be used to combat depression and anxiety as it has a generally uplifting and positive quality.
There are many uses for Sweet Orange essential oil around the home and it's a popular addition to an oil burner, as the fresh and fruity fragrance can help to clear a room of any stale or smoky odours. A member of the citrus family, it combines well with other citrus oils such as Lemon oil and Mandarin oil and this sort of blend can create a refreshing and uplifting atmosphere in any room in your home.
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantium dulcis
Extraction Method
Cold expression
Part of the Plant Used
Peel
Description of Aroma
Sweet, Citrus, Fresh
Color
Orange with a green tint
Properties and Uses
- Anti-inflammatory
- Relaxes digestive tract
- Antiseptic
- Helpful for stress and anxiety
- Positive and uplifting
Blends Well With
- Lemon
- Lavender
- Geranium
- Neroli
- Nutmeg