Petitgrain
10mlPetitgrain
100% Pure Petitgrain bigarde
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| Botanical Name | Petitgrain bigarde |
|---|---|
| Plant/Part | Leaves and Twigs |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Place of Origin | Italy |
| Colour | Pale yellow to amber |
| Aroma | Petitgrain oil smells like orange blossoms with a bitter, woody and herbaceous undertone. |
| Description |
Petitgrain bigarde is native to Southeast Asia. The tree now grows throughout the Mediterranean and subtropical areas worldwide. The bitter orange tree that provides the petitgrain essential oil is also the source of bitter orange oil and neroli oil. |
| History | Originally the oil was produced in distilleries from the unripe oranges when they were the size of cherries. This explains why it is named petitgrain – which in French means little grains. Nonetheless, this proved to be uneconomical and so the oil began being extracted from the leaves and twigs of the orange tree instead. It is widely used in pharmaceutical products and perfumery and is the classic ingredient of eau-de-cologne. |
| Properties/Actions | Anti-infectious, antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-depressantcarminative, deodorant, stimulant (digestive, nervous), and tonic. |
| Common Uses |
Petitgrain is believed to have uplifting properties. Aromatherapists have long used it to calm anger and stress. It calms and soothes the mind, while relaxing the body, easing breathing, reducing rapid heart beat, relaxing muscle spasms and stomach pains. It is great oil to use for convalescing after an illness and also for insomnia. and While it has been used in the skin care industry for acne, oily skin, and as a deodorising agent. |
| Blends well with | Bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, geranium, lavender, lime, jasmine, neroli, orange, palmarosa, rosemary, rosewood, sandalwood and ylang ylang. |
| Caution | Petitgrain oil is in general non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing and non-phototoxic. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid during pregnancy. Store in a cool, dark place. For external use only. |
Important Note: The information provided is intended for educational purposes only and is not considered complete or guaranteed to be accurate.
General Safety Information: Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes or other concentrated essences directly onto the skin. Do not take any essential oils internally without consultation from a qualified Aromatherapist or medical practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, only use essential oils under the proper guidance of a qualified Aromatherapist or medical practitioner. Essential Oils are not intended to treat or cure serious medical conditions; there is no substitute for a consultation with a competent physician for any matters regarding your health, or anyone else. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. We recommend it is safer to consult a qualified Aromatherapist or medical practitioner before using essential oils with children. When using for the first time patch test on a small area of skin. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. The information provided is not intended to replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
