Origin: Brazil Plant Part: Peels Extraction Method: Cold Press Note: Top Common Uses: Citrusy sweet orange oil boosts immunity, fights infection, helps prevent & relieve cold/flu, bronchial symptoms. Heals mouth sores, gingivitis. Aids in digestion, regulates bowels, encourages elimination of toxins, promotes urination, helpful in treating obesity, fluid retention & PMS. Restores balance to dry or oily skin. Promotes collagen production for healthy, youthful skin, discouraging wrinkles. Stimulates circulation to skin surface, increasing release of toxins, relieves dull, blemished skin, cellulite. Good for diffusing. Our sweet orange essential oil differs from regular orange sweet in that it is from a first pressing that enhances the therapeutic quality. Blends well with: Orange essential oil blends well with lavender, bergamot, rosewood, lemon, clary sage, myrrh, sandalwood and spicy oils such as nutmeg, cinnamon and clove. Aromatic Scent: Orange essential oil has a sweet, citrus smell much like the orange peels it is derived from, only more intense and concentrated. Aromatherapy Properties: Balances emotions, either relaxing or stimulating. Revives & energizes, warm. Light & happy, prevents extreme seriousness. Brightens gloom, depression, tension, stress particularly in wintertime, during PMS, menopause. Brings positive outlook/attitude. History: There is some argument, but it is believed that Sweet Orange was brought to Europe by the Arabs in the First century along with the Bitter Orange. Usage Warnings: May irritate skin, promote photosensitivity. Avoid use in sunlight and in the bath. Some aromatherapists have reported that a small percentage of few people have experienced dermatitis from the limonene content of Sweet Orange. Disclaimer