Orange Essential Oil

Orange essential oil is brought to large use in Aromatherapy, as it is considered to bring calm and peace to the person, to whom this oil is applied. The botanical name for this aromatic plant is Citrus sinensis, however, it is more commonly known by the name orange. It belongs to the Rutaceae family and is called Portugal or China orange. It has a very pleasant, sweet and citrusy aroma. Orange essential oil efficiently tackles the problem of colds and flu. It detoxifies the body and boosts the lymphatic system. At the same time, it also takes care of the collagen formation in the skin. . It is known to possess antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, sedative and antiseptic therapeutic properties. The shelf life of oil extracted from sweet orange is usually 6 months. Talking about the consistency, it is pretty thin in consistency.Orange tree is an evergreen tree which boasts of its dark green leaves, beautiful white flowers and bright orange fruit having sweet juice. The fruit has a rough covering around. The trees are basically grown in the regions native to China, but now they are also cultivated in America. The oil or juice is extracted from the orange peel through the process of cold pressing. The yield is near about 0.3 -0.5 %. Sweet Orange oil is an excellent antidepressant. It serves as a great diuretic that helps to smoothen the urinary system. It is a fabulous body toner. It takes the complete responsibility of human body. It not just ensures the physical wellbeing, but also soothes the mind, thereby relieving stress. Orange essential oil is very valuable in the treatment of diseases such as flatulence, constipation, stress, slow digestion and dull skin. Thus, it provides a multitude of health benefits for which it is preferred amongst others.