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Sour orange

Citrus aurantium aurantium

Family :Rutaceae
Origin : Paraguay
Part of the plant used : leaves.
Type of aroma : acid, floral, fresh
Possible uses :
To be applied on the skin : Yes +++ (undiluted on a small surface, diluted in vegetable oil in case of repeated applications, on a larger surface or if the skin is sensitive).
To be swallowed : es ++
To be inhaled : es +

it is valued for…

Its rather orange-like citrus fruit perfume relaxes immediately. More precisely, its main specialities are: to calm, relax and fight depression. We always need it for something!

Main properties

Antidepressant, anti-stress, relaxing, promotes sleep (very powerful)
Anti-spasmodic (very powerful)
Helps to regain balance

And also
Revitalises the skin

Mental action
(see above)

main indications

All problems related to nervous imbalance: stress, anxiety, anguish, sleep disorders, muscular contractions, painful joints (of nervous origin), sexual obsessions (tendency to focus), stomach ache, gastric burning, acid reflux, spasmophilia, nervous asthma, dyspnoea, excessive sweating, heart rhythm disorders etc.

Apply some undiluted drops along the spine, under the plantar arch and on the solar plexus.

Pour 1 undiluted drop on the inside of each wrist and take a deep breath.

Bath
Indulge yourself for 20 minutes in a hot bath (37ºC or less), just before you go to bed; pour a mixture of 10 drops of sour orange oil in 1 tsp of base bath or milk

With a diffuser, spray 1 ml of sour orange during the day or evening, according to the time of the day when you need it the most.

Other useful indications
Skin disorders and infections: acne, eczema, bedsore, boils, wound, plaques…
Skin care

Apply – 2 to 4 undiluted drops on the affected area.

This essential oil is particularly convenient for children, it appeases them and favours sleep

As with all essential oils, sour orange oil is prohibited during the first 3 months of pregnancy. It should not be used during breastfeeding.

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